Tech Lead / Lead Software Engineer
£up to £80,000 GBP
Bonus
Hybrid WORKING
Location: United Kingdom (Greater London) Type: Permanent
Role: Lead Software Engineer / Technical Lead
Work Type & Location: Hybrid – London (2–3 days on-site per week)
Role Type: Permanent, £55-80k
Start Date: ASAP
Must hold SC to start*
A leading consultancy is partnering with a national security-focused client on high-impact digital projects supporting law enforcement and public safety missions. We are looking for an experienced Lead Software Engineer / Technical Lead to join a multidisciplinary agile team and help design and build secure applications that make a difference on a national scale.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who’s confident leading from the front—technically, strategically, and collaboratively—while mentoring and growing development teams.
As a Lead Software Engineer / Technical Lead, you will:
• Lead technical delivery across agile software teams, helping shape architecture and development practices
• Engage directly with end-users and stakeholders in mission-critical environments
• Design, develop, and deploy secure software applications
• Promote best practices across CI/CD, automated testing, and code quality
• Mentor and support mid-to-junior engineers, fostering continuous improvement
The ideal candidate will have:
• Strong programming experience in one or more of: JavaScript, Java, .Net, Python
• Experience delivering complex software in secure or regulated environments
• Familiarity with DevOps tooling: Git, Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, SonarQube, etc.
• Understanding of agile delivery methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, Lean)
• Ability to lead code reviews, define standards, and support team planning
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Passion for mentoring, learning, and continuous delivery
Nice to have (or willing to learn):
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS
• Containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible)
• Relational, document, or graph database systems
Key Benefits:
• Competitive salary: £55,000–£80,000
• Enhanced Security Clearance (SC required to start)
• Access to leading tech training platforms
• Supportive team culture with focus on innovation and learning
Not sure if this is the right fit? We have multiple roles available for experienced software engineers and leads across similar environments. Reach out for a confidential chat.
Reference: AMC-AQU-TLB
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