At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a team in developing bespoke software solutions for complex challenges.
- Company: Join a leading specialist technical consultancy with a collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, flexible hours, and a learning budget.
- Other info: Hybrid working options and excellent career growth opportunities await you.
- Why this job: Make a real impact while working with cutting-edge technologies in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Strong Java development experience and leadership skills required.
The predicted salary is between 59850 - 73150 £ per year.
Job Description
Are you an experienced Senior Software Engineer or Technical Lead who enjoys remaining hands-on while guiding teams and shaping technical solutions?
A leading specialist technical consultancy is looking for a Software Technical Lead to join a live Central Government project.
You will work within a collaborative Agile team, building bespoke software that solves complex operational challenges.
- What youll be doing
- Leading and supporting a team of software engineers
- Designing, developing and testing bespoke software solutions
- Providing technical direction and communicating clearly with clients
- Producing solution architectures and technical designs
- Building full-stack applications using Java, Java Script, React and Type Script
- Designing and deploying cloud-based solutions, primarily using AWS
- Creating continuous integration pipelines using tools such as Git Lab
- Working across the full software development lifecycle, from requirements and architecture through to delivery, support and maintenance
- Deploying software into public and private cloud environments
- Promoting high standards of software quality, security and engineering practice
- What were looking for
- Strong commercial Java development experience
- Good experience designing and building solutions in AWS
- Full-stack development experience using Java Script, React and Type Script
- Previous experience leading engineers or providing technical direction
- An understanding of software architecture and technical design
- Experience working throughout the full software development lifecycle
- Strong communication and stakeholder-engagement skills
- The ability to understand customer challenges and translate them into practical technical solutions
Consultancy experience would be helpful, but it is not essential.
Security requirements
Due to the sensitive nature of the projects, the successful candidate must be able to obtain high-level UK security clearance.
- To Be Eligible, You Must
- Be a British citizen
- Have lived permanently in the UK for the last five years
- Whats on offer
- Competitive salary of up to 85,000
- Flexible 37.5-hour working week
- Hybrid working, with the freedom to choose how often you work from an office
- Five days of external training
- Learning and development budget for courses, conferences and materials
- Access to a dedicated career coach
- Technical guilds for sharing knowledge and innovation
- Matched pension and healthcare package
- Regular social events
- Self-directed career progression within a supportive technical environment
The employer is committed to equal opportunities and creating an inclusive workplace. Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process.
Qualifications
- Strong commercial experience in software engineering and modern application development.
- Experience building scalable applications, APIs, and distributed systems.
- Experience working with cloud platforms and modern software delivery practices.
- Good understanding of Dev Ops principles, CI/CD pipelines, containers, and Infrastructure as Code.
- Why Is This a Great Opportunity
- Flexitime
- 37.5 hrs/week structured your way + remote options
- Learning budget for training, certifications, and conferences
- Private healthcare and matched pension
- Monthly socials and quarterly company meetups
- Career growth in a fast-moving, meaningful sector
- Salary Type : Annual Salary
- Salary Min : £ 70000
- Salary Max : £ 85000
- Currency Type : GBP
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Our client is an exceptional employer located in London, offering a dynamic work environment that fosters diversity and innovation. With a hybrid working model and competitive salary package, including bonuses, employees benefit from excellent career progression opportunities and a supportive culture that values collaboration. Join a team that not only prioritises professional growth but also champions inclusivity across all levels.
