Technical Lead
Tech Lead, Software Engineering, DevOps, Agile, CI/CD Pipelines, Digital Systems, Regulatory Compliance, Security Standards, Accessibility Standards, Innovation, Cloud Platforms, ASP.NET, C#.NET, .NET Core, MVC, Web API, Entity Framework, React, Next.js, TypeScript, JavaScript, HTML/CSS, SQL, PostgreSQL, Redis, Hangfire, Azure DevOps
* £600-£650 per day via Umbrella
* 6 months initial contract
* 2 days per month at either Gatwick or Cardiff site
Join a recognised world leader in regulatory and safety innovation. We are seeking a hands-on Technical Team Lead to spearhead our Future of Technology initiative. This role offers the chance to lead a team of talented engineers, drive technical innovation, and develop digital systems that significantly impact national safety and standards.
Note: This role requires eligibility for SC (Security Check) clearance. The minimum requirements include at least five years of continuous UK residency,no criminal record, and a clean credit history (no bankruptcies, CCJs, or significant unsecured debt). Please only apply if you meet these minimum requirements
Day-to-Day of the Role
* Lead & Develop a High Performing Team:
o Mentor engineers and technical specialists, fostering innovation, continuous improvement, and high-quality engineering.
o Champion DevOps, automation testing, and agile principles within the team.
o Represent the team within Software Engineering and ISD leadership forums.
* Drive Technical Delivery:
o Lead the development of systems supporting regulatory compliance.
o Ensure compliance with architecture, security, and accessibility standards.
o Oversee scalable CI/CD pipelines and DevOps tooling.
o Represent the department in our Technical Design Forum.
* Collaborate & Influence:
o Bridge regulatory stakeholders, product owners, and engineering teams.
o Advocate for agile and DevOps methodologies.
o Work closely with the Head of Software Engineering to prioritise delivery of critical systems.
* Innovate & Improve:
o Introduce emerging technologies relevant to digital safety systems.
o Enhance automation frameworks, cloud platforms, and CI/CD capabilities.
o Continuously refine workflows for security, scalability, performance, and sustainability.
Required Skills & Qualifications
* Proven experience leading software engineering and DevOps teams.
* Strong proficiency in ASP.NET, C#.NET, .NET Core, MVC, Web API, Entity Framework, React, Next.js, TypeScript, JavaScript, HTML/CSS, SQL, PostgreSQL, Redis, Hangfire.
* Familiarity with Azure DevOps and modern DevOps practices.
* Understanding of accessibility, UI/UX, and responsive design.
* Strong grasp of secure coding and code review best practices.
* Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Desirable Skills
* Experience writing unit tests.
* Deployment experience using containers (Docker, AKS).
* Experience with Azure cloud services.
In the first instance, please submit your CV.