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Job summary
A leading consultancy in London is seeking a Lead Software Developer to work on high-impact government projects. This role involves taking technical ownership of full-stack solutions, leading teams, and ensuring compliance with government standards. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Java and React, along with active SC Clearance. This position offers a competitive salary up to £90,000 and a hybrid work model with just 1 day per fortnight in the office.
Benefits
Qualifications
- Active SC Clearance.
- Strong background in Java and React development.
- Proficiency with AWS and modern JavaScript frameworks.
- Experience leading technical teams or projects in an agile environment.
- Excellent problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
Responsibilities
- Lead the design, development, and deployment of full-stack applications.
- Provide technical leadership and direction to development teams.
- Collaborate with architects, product owners, and stakeholders.
- Champion best practices in agile delivery, CI/CD, testing, and cloud-native development.
- Support and mentor junior and mid-level developers.
- Ensure solutions meet government and security compliance standards.
Skills
NEW PERMANENT OPPORTUNITY IN LONDON FOR A SECURITY CLEARED LEAD DEVELOPER
- Exciting new opportunity for a Lead Developer to work on UK Govt. projects
- SC Clearance required
- Based in London (Hybrid – 1 day per fortnight in the office)
- Salary up to £90,000 + company benefits
- To apply, email: dominic.barbet@searchability.com
Join a leading UK consultancy delivering innovative software solutions for high‑profile government projects. You’ll work alongside talented engineers and consultants to design, build, and deploy systems that make a real impact on national‑scale initiatives.
We’re looking for an experienced Lead Software Developer to take technical ownership of full‑stack solutions across multiple government programmes. You’ll guide teams through the entire software development lifecycle — from architecture and design through to implementation and delivery — ensuring best practices, scalability, and security throughout.
This is a hands‑on leadership position where you’ll balance technical delivery with mentoring and architectural direction.
- Lead the design, development, and deployment of full‑stack applications using Java, React, JavaScript, and AWS.
- Provide technical leadership and direction to development teams.
- Collaborate with architects, product owners, and stakeholders to deliver secure and scalable solutions.
- Champion best practices in agile delivery, CI/CD, testing, and cloud‑native development.
- Support and mentor junior and mid‑level developers.
- Ensure all solutions meet government and security compliance standards.
- Active SC Clearance.
- Strong background in Java and React development.
- Proficiency with AWS and modern JavaScript frameworks.
- Experience leading technical teams or projects in an agile environment.
- Excellent problem‑solving, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Previous experience working in a consultancy or client‑facing environment.
- Exposure to UK Government or public sector projects.
- Knowledge of microservices architecture, DevOps practices, and automation tooling.
- Work on high‑impact government projects with real‑world significance.
- Join a collaborative consultancy that values innovation, integrity, and growth.
- Hybrid working – just 1 day per fortnight in the London office.
- Competitive salary, training, and professional development support.
Apply now to join a team where your technical expertise drives lasting impact.
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