Technical Lead / Lead Software Engineer Bristol | Hybrid Working 3x per week onsite
Permanent
£64,000 – £89,375 + Bonus + Excellent Benefits
We are supporting a growing National Security and Defence organisation with the appointment of a Technical Lead / Lead Software Engineer to help establish and grow a new engineering capability in Bristol.
The successful lead software engineer will operate within a matrix environment across a variety of projects spanning cloud, DevOps, software engineering, and AI-enabled capabilities within highly secure and safety-critical environments.
Lead technical delivery across multiple secure software and engineering programmes
Ensure engineering processes, standards, and software lifecycle governance are followed
Work closely with programme and functional leadership to support long-term capability growth
Contribute to project planning, technical strategy, and delivery assurance
Previous experience in a Technical Lead, Team Lead, or Engineering Leadership role
Strong understanding of the full software development lifecycle
Experience delivering large-scale or complex software systems within regulated or secure environments
Ability to operate effectively across multiple concurrent projects and teams
Java
C / C++
Cloud and DevOps technologies
AI-enabled systems and secure environments
Annual bonus scheme
~ Enhanced pension contribution (up to 10.5%)
~Private healthcare and dental cover
~ Car lease and share schemes
~ Flexible hybrid working arrangements
Permanent
£64,000 – £89,375 + Bonus + Excellent Benefits
We are supporting a growing National Security and Defence organisation with the appointment of a Technical Lead / Lead Software Engineer to help establish and grow a new engineering capability in Bristol.
The successful lead software engineer will operate within a matrix environment across a variety of projects spanning cloud, DevOps, software engineering, and AI-enabled capabilities within highly secure and safety-critical environments.
Lead technical delivery across multiple secure software and engineering programmes
Ensure engineering processes, standards, and software lifecycle governance are followed
Work closely with programme and functional leadership to support long-term capability growth
Contribute to project planning, technical strategy, and delivery assurance
Previous experience in a Technical Lead, Team Lead, or Engineering Leadership role
Strong understanding of the full software development lifecycle
Experience delivering large-scale or complex software systems within regulated or secure environments
Ability to operate effectively across multiple concurrent projects and teams
Java
C / C++
Cloud and DevOps technologies
AI-enabled systems and secure environments
Annual bonus scheme
~ Enhanced pension contribution (up to 10.5%)
~Private healthcare and dental cover
~ Car lease and share schemes
~ Flexible hybrid working arrangements
