Software Technical Lead
£82000 GBP
Hybrid WORKING
Location: Manchester, North West – United Kingdom Type: Permanent
Tech Lead – Software Engineering
Location: Manchester (Hybrid)
Salary: Up to £82,000 + Bonus + Benefits
We’re supporting the growth of a trusted leader in secure digital delivery across critical government and defence programmes. This is an exciting opportunity for a Tech Lead – Software Engineering to take on a hands-on leadership role within a collaborative, Agile engineering environment focused on high-impact national security and defence initiatives.
As a Tech Lead, you’ll guide multidisciplinary teams, influence architecture, and lead by example to deliver scalable, secure, and high-quality digital services for public sector clients.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the technical delivery of secure Agile projects, ensuring architectural integrity and business alignment
- Mentor and support engineers across the full SDLC—from solution design through to testing and deployment
- Collaborate with fellow Tech Leads to ensure technical cohesion across teams and projects
- Design and deliver robust solutions using Java, C#, or JavaScript across modern stacks including AWS and containerisation
- Champion DevSecOps principles, CI/CD pipelines, and modern quality engineering practices
- Translate stakeholder and user requirements into actionable, high-quality technical outcomes
Required Experience
- Hands-on technical leadership in consultancy, defence, or government delivery environments
- Strong programming background in Java, C#, or JavaScript, with cloud experience (e.g., AWS)
- Familiarity with Agile delivery (SCRUM, SAFe) and secure software development principles
- Experience mentoring engineers and influencing technical direction and delivery outcomes
- UK National or dual national, eligible for SC Clearance (minimum 5 years continuous UK residency)
Benefits Package
- Up to £82,000 base + bonus
- 25 days holiday + flexible buy/sell options
- Hybrid/flexible working options
- Private medical and dental insurance
- Competitive pension contributions
- Wellness programmes, tech communities, and internal D&I groups
- Funded professional certifications and continuous learning support
If you’re a technical leader ready to drive impactful work where security, innovation, and mission-critical delivery intersect, apply now or contact Declan Bryson at Anson McCade on 07529 161950 quoting ref:
AMC/DB/TL82.
Reference: AMC/DB/TL82
#debr
Apply for this vacancy
Your CV will be sent to the selected department. At no time will your CV be sent outside of Anson McCade without your authorisation.
*Mandatory field.