About Zaizi Zaizi is a digital consultancy specialising in delivering user-centred, secure, and scalable services for complex public sector challenges. We work in highly regulated environments, partnering closely with our clients to design and build modern digital platforms. Job Role We are seeking a high-caliber, entrepreneurial Engineering Lead to build and steer high-performing, multi-disciplinary Agile teams. You will be responsible for architecting and delivering innovative solutions to "hard" technical problems within the UK National Security (NatSec) domain. This role requires a blend of hands‑on technical excellence, strategic leadership of small engineering squads, and the ability to navigate the unique security and data challenges of the UK defense and intelligence landscape. Key Responsibilities Team Leadership with strong TypeScript/Node.js for full-stack/service-layer delivery. Cloud mastery of Terraform (IaC), Kubernetes (EKS/AKS), and Container Orchestration. Data Foundations: Deep knowledge of SQL (PostgreSQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB/DynamoDB) with an emphasis on data modeling for high-availability systems. Engineering Rigour: Proven experience in CI/CD pipeline construction, TDD/BDD, and Micro‑services architecture within a GitLab/GitHub environment. Security
Technical Lead employer: Zaizi Ltd
Zaizi is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment where innovation meets collaboration. With a strong focus on employee growth and a culture that encourages continuous learning, you will have the opportunity to contribute to impactful UK government projects while enjoying the flexibility of hybrid working. Join us to be part of a team that values knowledge sharing and embraces the latest advancements in machine learning.
