At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a team of engineers to deliver innovative software solutions for national security.
- Company: Join a trusted leader in National Security technology solutions.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, excellent package, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Work in a dynamic environment with a focus on secure system integration.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by using cutting-edge technology to protect the UK.
- Qualifications: Proven leadership in Agile software projects and experience with various tech stacks.
The predicted salary is between 100000 - 120000 £ per year.
Package: £100,000 – £120,000 + excellent package
Location: Cheltenham
Join a trusted leader in National Security technology solutions. Are you passionate about using cutting‑edge technology to protect the UK? As part of our client’s growing National Security team, you’ll lead technical teams from the front, ensuring best practice and successful delivery of complex software projects. You’ll play a key role in shaping architecture and integration strategy across secure, cross-domain environments, while mentoring the next generation of Software Engineers.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Leading an established team of Software Engineers across multiple secure programmes
- Driving architecture and integration strategy across cross-domain systems
- Designing and guiding Java / Spring Boot microservices‑based solutions
- Acting as a senior technical liaison with key stakeholders and customers
- Building strong customer relationships through direct engagement
- Contributing to and helping prepare technical proposals and bids
- Assisting the customer account team in business development efforts
- Collaborating with delivery management to identify risks, plan deliveries, and support resource allocation
Core Focus:
- Architecture & Integration
- Cross-domain strategy and secure system integration
- Java / Spring Boot microservices design and governance
- Senior technical stakeholder liaison across customer and internal teams
What You Bring:
- Proven experience leading teams in Agile, customer‑facing software projects
- Experience with one or more of the following:
- Full‑stack web development
- Software as a Service (SaaS)
- Mobile application development
- API design and development
- Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
- Front-end development and user experience (UX)
Clearance required: Due to the nature of the clients’ work, you are required to hold an eDV level security clearance.
Senior Engineer - Team Lead – eDV Cleared in Cheltenham employer: Forward Role
Join a leading employer in the National Security sector, where your expertise will directly contribute to safeguarding the UK through innovative technology solutions. Located in Cheltenham, we offer a collaborative work culture that prioritises professional growth and mentorship, ensuring you thrive as you lead talented teams in delivering complex software projects. With a competitive salary package and a commitment to employee development, this is an exceptional opportunity for those looking to make a meaningful impact in a secure and dynamic environment.
