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Tech Lead – Software Engineering
Job summary
A leading technology recruitment firm is looking for an experienced Tech Lead in Software Engineering to manage a team and deliver innovative solutions that enhance national security. This role requires skills in Java, C#, or JavaScript and experience with agile methodologies. The position offers hybrid work and various benefits including private medical insurance and a company bonus scheme. Ideal candidates will have strong leadership skills and a proven track record in technical design.
Benefits
Qualifications
- Proven experience in leading software engineering teams.
- Ability to manage stakeholder relationships effectively.
- Hands-on experience with cloud technologies.
Responsibilities
- Lead design and ensure quality of software solutions.
- Mentor engineers and promote best practices.
- Engage in hands-on software development.
Skills
Tech Lead – Software Engineering
Location: London, Belfast, Manchester, Bristol.
Salary: Ranges from £75,000 - £112,000
Our client is a global leader in digital, cyber, and intelligence solutions, employing over 4,500 specialists across 10 countries. They work with governments, armed forces, and commercial organisations to collect, connect, and understand complex data, delivering actionable insights and digital advantage in highly demanding environments.
We are seeking an experienced Tech Lead to join our growing Government and National Security team. This is an opportunity to take ownership of technical output, lead a team of engineers, and contribute to high-impact projects that make a real difference to national security.
- Lead the design of innovative software solutions that meet business and technical requirements.
- Take accountability for the technical output and quality of your team.
- Collaborate with other technical leads and architects to integrate solutions.
- Champion best practices and mentor engineers in their application.
- Engage in hands‑on software development in Java, C#, or JavaScript.
- Work with cloud platforms, particularly AWS.
- Follow agile development methodologies such as SCRUM or SAFe.
- Drive innovation and problem‑solving within the team.
- Scaled Agile certifications (SAFe, Scrum@Scale)
- Experience in full‑stack technical design
- Stakeholder management including users and management
- Familiarity with secure design and implementationMentoring junior engineers
- Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
- 25 days holiday per year, with options to buy / sell / carry over
- Private medical and dental insurance, competitive pension, cycle‑to‑work scheme, Tastecard, and more
- Company bonus scheme
- Diversity and support groups covering gender, mental health, wellbeing, and more
- Permanent and unrestricted right to work in the UK
- Eligible for UK DV (Developed Vetting) security clearance
You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and empowers you to reach your potential. You’ll work on technically challenging projects that protect nations and contribute to cutting‑edge digital and cyber solutions.
* The salary benchmark is based on the target salaries of market leaders in their relevant sectors. It is intended to serve as a guide to help Premium Members assess open positions and to help in salary negotiations. The salary benchmark is not provided directly by the company, which could be significantly higher or lower.