Technical Lead

IBM; Abbots Worthy; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in the UK is seeking a motivated Technical Lead to drive innovation and manage AWS infrastructure. In this role, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop web applications and ensure high-quality delivery through agile practices. You should possess strong leadership skills and extensive knowledge in AWS, Java, and Linux. This position does not offer visa sponsorship, and candidates must have continuously lived in the UK for the last 10 years.

Qualifications

• Experience in a technical leadership role with focus on AWS, DevOps, Linux, and Java.
• Proven experience in deploying high-availability, fault-tolerant systems in cloud.
• Deep understanding of Linux systems including Ubuntu, Red Hat, and CentOS.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and maintain web applications using various programming languages.
• Collaborate with teams to define and implement new features.
• Lead design and implementation of AWS infrastructure and DevOps workflows.

Skills

AWS

DevOps

Java

Linux

Communication

Leadership

Agile Methodologies

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform

Prometheus

Grafana

Jenkins

GitLab

CircleCI

Job description

We're looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Technical Lead with solid coding experience, your strong understanding of agile methodologies and the software development lifecycle, combined with your passion for learning, will be crucial as we continue to innovate in a fast-paced development environment. You'll have a positive attitude and the ability to work well independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and maintain cutting-edge web applications using a variety of programming languages and frameworks.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and implement new features and enhancements that delight our customers.
• Participate in agile software development practices, including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives. Contribute to the continuous improvement of our team's processes and help us become more efficient.
• Identify opportunities for improvement and propose innovative solutions to keep our client ahead of the curve.
• Meet project deadlines and achieve company objectives, helping us bring our mission to life.
• Lead the design, implementation, and management of AWS infrastructure and DevOps workflows to support the development and deployment of scalable applications.
• Collaborate with software developers, system operators, and other IT staff to manage version control, build automation, and deployment processes.
• Develop and implement automated processes and orchestrate CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins, GitLab, CircleCI, etc.
• Ensure the reliability, availability, and performance of applications through effective monitoring, logging, and alerting strategies.
• Implement and enforce security best practices and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
• Manage and maintain code quality using practices like unit testing and code review.
• Troubleshoot issues across development, test, and production environments.
• Participate in on‑call rotations to address operational issues.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to junior team members.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and prioritize project requirements.

Preferred Education

Bachelor's Degree, required technical and professional expertise.

Qualifications

• Experience in a technical leadership role, with a strong focus on AWS, DevOps, Linux, and Java.
• Proven experience in deploying and managing high‑availability, fault‑tolerant systems in the cloud.
• Deep understanding of Linux operating systems, including Ubuntu, Red Hat, and CentOS.
• Extensive knowledge of Java programming language and ecosystem, including Spring, Hibernate, and Maven.
• Familiarity with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) and continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) principles.
• Experience working within the public sector is required.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non‑technical stakeholders.
• Knowledge of agile development methodologies such as Scrum or Kanban.
• Experience with infrastructure as code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, or ELK Stack.
• Experience with machine learning and artificial intelligence technologies.

Desirable Certifications

• Strong proficiency in at least one of the following AWS certifications.
• AWS Certified Security - Specialty.
• Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA).
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM).
• CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional).
• Certified Java Developer (OCPJP).
• Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE).

Employment Information

As an equal opportunities' employer, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds. However, for you to be eligible for this role, you must have the valid right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we do not offer visa sponsorship and have no future plans to do so. You must be a resident in the UK and have been living continuously in the UK for the last 10 years. You must be able to hold or gain a UK government security clearance.

Role Context and Culture

In this role, you'll work in one of our IBM Consulting Client Innovation Centres (Delivery Centres), where we deliver deep technical and industry expertise to a wide range of public and private sector clients around the world. Our delivery centres offer our clients locally based skills and technical expertise to drive innovation and adoption of new technology.

A career in IBM CIC is rooted by long‑term relationships and close collaboration with clients across the globe.

You’ll work with visionaries across multiple industries to improve the hybrid cloud and AI journey for the most innovative and valuable companies in the world. Your ability to accelerate impact and make meaningful change for your clients is enabled by our strategic partner ecosystem and our robust technology platforms across the IBM portfolio; including Software and Red Hat.

Curiosity and a constant quest for knowledge serve as the foundation to success in IBM Consulting. In your role, you'll be encouraged to challenge the norm, investigate ideas outside of your role, and come up with creative solutions resulting in groundbreaking impact for a wide network of clients. Our culture of evolution and empathy centers on long‑term career growth and development opportunities in an environment that embraces your unique skills and experience.