Lead Software Engineer (Technical Lead)

Leeds, Manchester, or Newcastle | 60% Office-Based (Hybrid) ⏳ 12-Month Contract | Up to £750/day (Umbrella)

Make a Real Impact at a National Scale

Our client, one of the UK’s most high-profile government departments, are looking for someone to help shape the future of a critical public service supporting millions across the country.

We’re looking for an outstanding Lead Software Engineer (Technical Lead) to provide hands-on leadership to digital delivery teams building and supporting core citizen and agent-facing services. This is your chance to play a pivotal role in transforming monolithic legacy systems into scalable, modern microservice architectures, backed by a forward-looking tech strategy.

What You’ll Be Doing

* Lead agile teams developing digital products or shared platform capabilities.

* Shape and influence strategy while delivering hands-on engineering support.

* Ensure best practices in software engineering, version control, and secure development.

* Champion technical excellence and ensure alignment to engineering standards.

* Mentor and guide engineers, fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration.

* Drive continuous improvement in service design, infrastructure, and DevOps practices.

* Present technical direction clearly to stakeholders and executive leadership.

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