Job Description
Lead Software Engineer / Technical Lead – SC Cleared
Location: London (Hybrid – 2-3 days onsite per week)
Salary: £55,000 – £80,000
Clearance: SC to start – Must be eligible for Enhanced SC
We're looking for an experienced Lead Software Engineer / Technical Lead to join a specialist team in London, helping to shape and deliver critical defence capabilities.
This is your chance to work within a collaborative, agile environment delivering high-impact software that directly contributes to national safety and intelligence efforts. If you thrive in mission-focused teams, enjoy mentoring engineers, and want to stay close to code while leading the charge technically, this is your next move.
Role Overview
As a Technical Lead, you will:
* Guide a high-performing team building secure, end-to-end applications and services.
* Shape technical architecture and delivery strategy on a range of greenfield and enhancement projects.
* Work in close contact with end-users, solving real-world challenges in close-to-operational systems.
* Define and enforce coding standards, perform code reviews, and encourage engineering best practices.
* Play a key part in mentoring junior and mid-level engineers.
Required Experience
We're keen to speak with candidates who have:
* Strong hands-on experience in one or more of: Java, JavaScript, .Net, Python.
* Excellent understanding of CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, Bamboo, GitLab, etc.).
* Proficiency with Git or other version control systems.
* Strong experience in Agile environments (Scrum, Lean, Kanban).
* Ability to plan and organise team delivery schedules.
* Proven experience mentoring developers and leading on engineering strategy.
* Familiarity with automated testing frameworks and static code analysis (e.g. SonarQube).
Desirable Skills (Training Provided Where Needed)
* Experience deploying to cloud platforms (preferably AWS).
* Containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes).
* Infrastructure as Code (Ansible, Terraform).
* Exposure to various data storage technologies (SQL/NoSQL/Graph).
Clearance:
Applicants must be eligible for SC clearance to start and willing to go through Enhanced SC.
Reference: AMC/JWH/TLL1