Technical Lead

Experis UK; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Experis UK in Newcastle is seeking an experienced Technical Lead to drive delivery across mission-critical Defence & Security programmes. The role blends hands-on coding with leadership, shaping technical direction and standards while mentoring teams and maintaining strong client relationships.

The ideal candidate has a proven track record in technical leadership, architecture definition, and effective stakeholder communication in complex environments. SC clearance is preferred.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Technical Lead or senior engineering role.
• Strong software engineering background with hands-on capability.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams in complex environments.
• Ability to define architecture and make sound technical trade-offs.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience working directly with clients or end users.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-disciplinary engineering teams across the full delivery lifecycle.
• Set technical direction, architecture, and engineering standards.
• Stay hands-on with development while guiding team output.
• Run code and design reviews to ensure quality and consistency.
• Mentor and support engineers at all levels.
• Work closely with clients to shape requirements and build trusted relationships.
• Communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Plan delivery, estimate work, and manage priorities.
• Balance technical debt with delivery timelines in fast-paced environments.

Skills

Technical leadership

Hands-on software engineering

Cross-functional leadership

Architectural definition

Stakeholder management

Client engagement

Job description

Technical Lead - Defence & Security

Newcastle

SC Cleared / Eligible

The Opportunity

We're looking for experienced Technical Leads to drive delivery across complex, mission-critical programmes in the Defence & Security sector. This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll shape technical direction, lead high-performing teams, and deliver impactful solutions in challenging environments.

What You'll Do

• Lead multi-disciplinary engineering teams across the full delivery lifecycle
• Set technical direction, architecture, and engineering standards
• Stay hands-on with development while guiding team output
• Run code and design reviews to ensure quality and consistency
• Mentor and support engineers at all levels
• Work closely with clients to shape requirements and build trusted relationships
• Communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
• Plan delivery, estimate work, and manage priorities
• Balance technical debt with delivery timelines in fast-paced environments

What You'll Need

• Proven experience in a Technical Lead or senior engineering role
• Strong software engineering background with hands-on capability
• Experience leading cross-functional teams in complex environments
• Ability to define architecture and make sound technical trade-offs
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Experience working directly with clients or end users

Bonus Skills

• Experience in Defence, Security, or other high-assurance environments
• Familiarity with agile delivery methodologies
• Strong understanding of scalable systems and modern architectures

Security Requirement

SC clearance (or willingness/eligibility to obtain) is required.