Technical Lead

  • ANSON MCCADE
  • 06/09/2025
Full time Information Technology Telecommunications Java Software Engineer

Job Description

Technical Lead
0 GBP
Hybrid WORKING
Location: Leeds, Yorkshire and the Humber - United Kingdom Type: Permanent
Tech Lead - Java / AWS - Government & National Security
£65,000-£85,000 base + bonus + pension + private medical
Manchester - 3 days onsite SC Cleared or Clearable Must be DV Eligible
We're looking for a hands-on Tech Lead to join a high-performing team delivering across critical Government and National Security projects.
You'll be leading a full Scrum team (typically 8-9 people - AWS, platform, and software engineers plus a Scrum Master), while staying close to the code and ensuring milestones are hit. Whether your current title is Lead Engineer or Senior Software Engineer, what matters is that you're driving delivery and leading by example technically.
Key Skills & Experience:
  • Strong hands-on skills in Java, AWS, and ideally C++
  • Experience running and leading agile Scrum teams
  • Confident managing delivery, setting direction and supporting team growth
  • Strong communicator who can bridge the gap between engineers and stakeholders
  • Must be SC Clearable - ideally already SC cleared
  • Must be DV eligible - British citizen (or dual national with 10+ years UK residency)
The Package:
  • £65,000-£85,000 base salary
  • Discretionary bonus
  • 7%+ pension contribution
  • Private medical cover
  • 25+ days holiday
To hear more, get in touch with Connor Smyth at Anson McCade on .
Reference: AMC/CSM/TL
Postcode: LS1 2LA

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