Software Tech Lead – Backend & API Architect

Talent Locker; Altofts; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work (3–4 days onsite)

Defence programme exposure

Job summary

Talent Locker in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Engineer / Tech Lead to own significant backend and integration work within a long-term defence programme. You will design, build, and oversee APIs, services, and data platforms while mentoring engineers and guiding architectural decisions.

The role is based in Wiltshire with hybrid working 3–4 days onsite. You will bring strong Java and SQL expertise, experience across the stack (including frontend with Angular), automated testing, and

Qualifications

• Experienced Senior Engineer/Tech Lead with backend and integration background.
• Proficient in Java, SQL, API development, system integration, and software architecture.

Responsibilities

• Own significant technical work from idea through production.
• Design and build backend services, APIs, and integrations across complex systems.
• Make pragmatic architecture and data/API decisions; drive event-driven approaches.

Skills

Java

SQL

Backend

API development

System integration

Software architecture

Automated testing

CI/CD

Angular

Mentoring

Leadership

Tools

CI/CD tooling

Job description

Talent Locker in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Engineer / Tech Lead to own significant backend and integration work within a long-term defence programme. You will design, build, and oversee APIs, services, and data platforms while mentoring engineers and guiding architectural decisions.

The role is based in Wiltshire with hybrid working 3–4 days onsite. You will bring strong Java and SQL expertise, experience across the stack (including frontend with Angular), automated testing, and