Salary: £90,000 - 130,000 per year Requirements: A track record of technically leading complex software deliveries Excellent programming skills in C++ or Rust Experience of modern end-to-end software engineering workflows, including requirements management, design, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance Experience integrating AI-assisted tools into development workflows without compromising on quality, security, or compliance Experience developing for Linux, ideally with exposure to industrial computing platforms, single-board computers, or real-time environments A leader who enjoys delivery and makes the engineers around them better Comfortable operating in ambiguous environments and making decisions with incomplete information Excellent communicator, equally at home in a code review, a client meeting, or a one-to-one with a junior engineer Strong academic foundations, typically a first-class degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, or Mathematics from a leading university Experience in defence or national security is a strong plus Responsibilities: Lead the delivery of complex software projects Work alongside other leads to set direction for the defence function Stay hands-on: set technical direction, design software and write code, leaning in where needed Mentor engineers across experience levels Plan and estimate delivery, manage technical debt, and make pragmatic trade-offs between speed, quality and long-term maintainability Work directly with clients to shape requirements, manage expectations and build trust Run code and design reviews, set the bar for quality, and hold the team to it Embed strong testing practices in the teams workflow, from unit tests through to integration and acceptance testing Technologies: AI Linux Rust Security C++ Network More: We are a highly successful and fast-growing technology consultancy that builds data, AI, and software solutions for clients across a broad range of industries, tackling demanding problems in challenging environments. By joining our team, you will work alongside high-calibre colleagues from organizations known for engineering excellence on high-impact projects. We offer a flat structure and an opportunity to shape how we work within a small, growing team based in Newcastle upon Tyne, with international exposure. We provide a competitive package including 25 days holiday allowance, matching pension contributions, private health insurance through Bupa, and excellent training and career development opportunities. last updated 19 week of 2026