Software Technical Lead
Hybrid remote working
SC Eligibility is essential (SC clearance would be desirable)
Up to £625 p/d Outside IR35
A Leading Defence prime with offices around the U.K are looking for a security cleared Technical Lead to provide hands on leadership, technical direction and hands on development (As/when required) for a government project.
You will act as the technical and delivery focal point across multiple workstreams, ensuring work is properly sequenced, risks are actively managed, blockers are removed, and the programme maintains momentum.
This opportunity combines technical leadership, delivery ownership, and stakeholder engagement, making it ideal for someone who has successfully led engineering teams in fast-moving, high-pressure environments.
Essential Skills & Experience
* Strong background as a Lead Software Engineer or Technical Delivery Lead
* Experience leading developers across multiple languages and frameworks
* Strong understanding of secure software development and assurance practices
* Experience with enterprise architecture, CI/CD pipelines, and DevSecOps
* Demonstrated ability to shape technical direction and deliver complex systems
Key Responsibilities
* Own end-to-end technical delivery across the programme
* Make time-critical delivery decisions when required
* Act as the escalation point for blockers, risks, and technical issues
* Set and communicate technical and delivery strategy aligned to overall programme objectives
* Provide technical direction to software, test, and platform engineering teams
* Align multidisciplinary teams behind a single, coherent execution plan
* Lead or contribute heavily to planning sessions, triage meetings, and defect calls
* Ensure work is clearly understood, tracked, and progressing across teams
* Support hiring, replacement, and resourcing decisions
* Provide support and leadership to team members working under pressure