Lead Software Engineer

Advanced Resource Managers Ltd; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 78,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Resource Managers Ltd in Gloucester is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to drive secure, scalable software solutions across Defence, Cyber and Intelligence programmes. You will lead the design and development of critical national infrastructure, working with customers, product owners and engineering teams.

The role requires strong leadership across the full SDLC, expertise in Java, Python, C++, Go or Rust, and cloud experience with AWS.

Qualifications

• Experience leading software development teams and architectures.
• Proven track record delivering secure software.
• Proficient across Java, Python, C++, and cloud environments.
• Eligible for UK DV clearance or DV-ready.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership across the full software lifecycle.
• Collaborate with customers, product owners and engineering teams.
• Define technical strategy and architectural decisions.
• Mentor engineers and support high-quality delivery.

Skills

Java

Python

C++

Go

Rust

JavaScript/TypeScript

Tools

Linux

Git

CI/CD

AWS

Job description

Lead Software Engineer

Gloucester

£77,500 - £96,500 + Excellent Benefits

We're looking for a talented Lead Software Engineer to join a growing team delivering innovative solutions across Defence, Cyber and Intelligence programmes. This is an opportunity to lead the design and development of secure, scalable software systems that support critical national infrastructure.

The Role

As a Lead Software Engineer, you'll provide technical leadership across the full software development lifecycle, working closely with customers, product owners and engineering teams to deliver high-quality solutions. You'll play a key role in defining technical strategy, driving architectural decisions and mentoring other engineers.

Skills & Experience

• Software development using Java, Python, C++, Go, Rust or JavaScript/TypeScript.
• System architecture and technical leadership.
• Linux, Git, CI/CD pipelines and automated testing.
• Cloud technologies, particularly AWS.
• Agile development methodologies and collaborative engineering environments.
• Mentoring and supporting teams to deliver complex software projects.

Security Clearance

You do not need to hold clearance before applying. However, you must be eligible to obtain UK DV (Developed Vetting) security clearance, and support will be provided throughout the clearance process.