Software Team Lead

JR United Kingdom; Chesterfield; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in secure technology is seeking a Technical Team Lead to guide an agile team in developing collaboration tools for government and defence. This remote-first role offers a competitive salary up to £80k and an opportunity to shape technologies that support national security. The ideal candidate will have experience in secure systems and Agile methodologies, working in a mission-led environment that values innovation and growth.

Benefits

Excellent benefits

Remote-first work culture

Access to hubs in London or Cheltenham

Collaborative culture promoting growth and innovation

Qualifications

• Experience leading Agile/Scrum software teams.
• Strong foundation in Java and cloud-native infrastructure.
• Background in secure systems, ideally in government or defence.

Responsibilities

• Lead an agile engineering team in building secure software solutions.
• Guide architecture and mentor developers for successful delivery.
• Work closely with stakeholders in government and defence sectors.

Skills

Agile/Scrum experience

Java

Cloud-native infrastructure

Client engagement skills

Tools

AWS

Kubernetes

Spring Boot

React

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£60,000 – £80,000 + Benefits | Remote-first | Secure Technology Projects

We’re hiring a Technical Team Lead for a cutting-edge company delivering secure, scalable software solutions to some of the UK’s most security-conscious organisations. If you’re a hands-on leader with a background in secure systems or government projects, this is a unique opportunity to shape critical technology in the national interest.

About the Role:

You’ll lead an agile engineering team responsible for building collaboration tools used across government and defence sectors. Working closely with stakeholders, you’ll guide architecture, mentor developers, and ensure successful end-to-end delivery of secure applications.

Why Apply?

• Salary up to £80k + excellent benefits
• Remote-first, with access to hubs in London or Cheltenham
• Mission-led work – develop systems that directly support national security
• Work with Java, Spring Boot, AWS, Kubernetes, React
• Join a collaborative culture that values autonomy, growth, and innovation

What You’ll Bring:

• Experience leading Agile/Scrum software teams
• Strong technical foundation in Java and modern cloud-native infrastructure
• Background in secure systems, ideally within the intelligence, government, or defence sector
• SC or DV clearance (current or lapsed) highly desirable
• Excellent communication and client engagement skills

This role would particularly suit someone who currently holds or has previously held UK security clearance and is familiar with the rigour of working on classified or sensitive systems.

Due to the nature of the projects, we can only consider British Nationals for this role.

Ready to lead secure, high-impact software projects at the heart of national security? Click "Apply" now to take the next step in your career.