Software Development Technical Lead - DV Cleared

LA International; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

LA International seeks a Software Development Technical Lead in the United Kingdom, requiring an active DV clearance to lead secure, scalable enterprise applications.

You will translate SAFe features into technical designs, mentor developers, and oversee architecture across cross-functional teams while ensuring compliance and delivery excellence.

Qualifications

• Extensive IT engineering and application architecture experience.
• Senior Developer/Technical Lead in Agile/SAFe environments.

Responsibilities

• Translate SAFe features into technical designs and development stories.
• Lead secure, scalable enterprise application design and delivery.
• Establish coding standards, peer reviews, and reduce technical debt.
• Provide architectural oversight and guidance across delivery pipelines.
• Collaborate with System Architects to manage cross-team dependencies.
• Support CI/CD pipelines, containerisation, and IaC.
• Mentor developers and promote engineering best practices.
• Participate in Agile Scrum ceremonies and SAFe planning.
• Communicate architectural decisions to stakeholders.

Skills

Full-stack development

SAFe Agile experience

Enterprise app design

Cloud-native architecture

CI/CD & IaC

Software governance

Technical leadership

Scrum/SAFe delivery

IT/Engineering NVQ4 or degree

AWS/Azure certifications

ITIL certifications

Education

IT/Engineering NVQ Level 4 or higher, or degree

Job description

Software Development Technical Lead

Must have an Active DV Clearance

Software Development Technical Lead Responsibilities

• Translate SAFe features and enablers into technical designs and development stories.
• Lead the design and implementation of secure, scalable enterprise applications.
• Establish coding standards, conduct peer reviews and reduce technical debt.
• Provide architectural oversight and technical guidance throughout delivery.
• Collaborate with System Architects and Technical Leads to manage cross-team dependencies.
• Support CI/CD pipelines, containerisation and Infrastructure as Code.
• Mentor developers and promote engineering best practices.
• Participate in Agile Scrum ceremonies and SAFe planning activities.
• Resolve complex technical challenges and communicate architectural decisions to stakeholders.

Software Development Technical Lead Skills and Experience

• Extensive experience in IT engineering and application architecture.
• Proven experience as a Senior Developer or Technical Lead within Agile/SAFe teams.
• Strong full-stack software development experience using modern programming languages.
• Proven experience designing secure, high-availability enterprise applications.
• Strong knowledge of cloud-native architecture and development patterns.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, containerisation and Infrastructure as Code.
• Strong understanding of software architecture, code quality and technical governance.
• Proven technical leadership, mentoring and stakeholder communication skills.
• Experience working within Agile Scrum and SAFe delivery environments.
• IT/Engineering NVQ Level 4, relevant degree or equivalent practical experience.
• AWS, Azure, Agile/SAFe and ITIL certifications are relevant professional credentials.

Due to high volume of applications, only shortlisted CVs will be contacted.

Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take a minimum 18 weeks. LA International is an award-winning partner of choice for many of the world's most influential companies and government organisations. Holding Enhanced Government Security Accreditation, we are recognised as the European market leader in the delivery of Security Cleared talent to organisations that demand the very highest levels of security, compliance and assurance.

An award-winning organisation, having secured the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade over multiple years. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience.

Please Note: If a high volume of applications is received, only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.