Company Overview
PA Consulting
Manchester, United Kingdom
We believe in the power of ingenuity to build a positive human future. As strategies, technologies, and innovation collide, we create opportunity from complexity. Our teams of interdisciplinary experts combine innovative thinking and breakthrough technologies to progress further, faster.
We are over 4,000 strategists, innovators, designers, consultants, digital experts, scientists, engineers, and technologists. Our expertise spans consumer, manufacturing, defence, security, energy, utilities, financial services, government, public services, health, life sciences, and transport.
Our teams operate globally from offices across the UK, Ireland, US, Nordics, and Netherlands.
Job Description
Hybrid working – in the office or on client site a minimum of 2 days per week, up to 5 days per week on a client site.
We challenge where it matters and own the outcome. Combine strategic thinking, customer‑centric service design, and agile engineering practices to accelerate innovation.
Key Responsibilities
* Work with agile best practices and cross‑functionally with multiple teams and stakeholders.
* Steer technical teams through complex challenges and guide clients toward successful digital transformations.
* Provide mentorship to engineers and create an environment of continuous improvement.
* Lead internal projects and client‑facing technical work, including whiteboard sessions and asynchronous Teams communication.
* Implement infrastructure‑as‑code, CI/CD, and efficient release management strategies.
Qualifications
* Experience in managing and technically leading a software engineering team.
* Soft skills to interact with clients, demonstrating credibility in technology and overall delivery.
* Proven capability in shaping end‑to‑end software delivery lifecycle, driving improvements across development, testing, deployment, and operational phases.
* Ability to implement infrastructure‑as‑code, CI/CD, and efficient release management strategies.
* Enhance system performance using load testing, caching, and optimizing database queries and application logic for better scalability.
* Expertise in modern engineering standards such as TDD, contract testing, secure coding, and architectural patterns such as event‑driven architecture and platform migration.
* Strong problem‑solving and analytical thinking for long‑term solutions.
* Enjoy collaborating with multiple stakeholders in a fast‑paced environment.
* Experience providing technical subject‑matter expertise to shape bids and client proposals.
Tech Stack
* Programming Languages: JavaScript/TypeScript, Java, C#.
* Frameworks: Vue, Angular, React, Node, Next, Spring/Spring Boot, .NET/ASP.NET.
* Cloud Platforms: AWS, GCP, Azure.
* CI/CD: Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps.
* IaC: Terraform, CloudFormation, Azure Bicep.
* AI integration within SDLC using MCP.
Benefits
* Health and lifestyle perks including private healthcare.
* 25 days annual leave (plus a bonus half day on Christmas Eve) with option to buy 5 additional days.
* Generous company pension scheme.
* Opportunity to get involved with community and charity initiatives.
* Annual performance‑based bonus.
* PA share ownership.
* Tax‑efficient benefits such as cycle‑to‑work and give‑as‑you‑earn.
Equal Opportunity Statement
We are committed to advancing equality. We recruit, retain, reward and develop our people based solely on their abilities and contributions and without reference to their age, background, disability, genetic information, parental or family status, religion or belief, race, ethnicity, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, political belief, veteran status, or any other range of human difference brought about by identity and experience. We welcome applications from under‑represented groups.
Assessment Process
* Quick video call with a Tech Recruiter.
* Round 1: Competency interview (45 minutes).
* Round 2: Technical interview (90 minutes face‑to‑face).
* Final round: Meeting with a PA leader – discussion around client‑centricity (30 minutes face‑to‑face).
Application Process
Please be aware that some UK roles require a UK security clearance. Applicants must meet residency requirements of being a British citizen or having resided in the UK for at least 5 years. Review UK Government guidance on security vetting before applying.
Apply today by completing our online application.
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