1 to 25 of 26 Technical Leadership Jobs in Edinburgh

About The Role Deadline for applications: 11:59pm on 31st October 2025 Were looking for a Principal Software Engineer to shape the technical direction of high-profile projects and lead the delivery of modern, scalable software. We use technology to create impactful, human-centred solutions that make a difference … users and organisations. We believe great engineering happens when teams collaborate, learn, and build with purpose. Youll provide hands-on technical leadership, working closely with senior stakeholders, mentoring engineers across multiple teams, and line managing a small group of engineers while helping shape our approach to software delivery ...

Contract Technical Architect – AWS/Azure/Python/Terraform Remote (UK-Based) Inside IR35 | £650 per day (approx.) Start ASAP | Leading Cloud-Native Programme We're looking for a hands-on Technical Architect to join a major cloud-native transformation programme. This is a role for someone … move confidently between high-level architectural thinking and deep technical delivery, shaping solutions and helping teams make them real. If you enjoy solving complex technical problems, setting engineering direction, and guiding teams through modern cloud-native patterns, this is a great opportunity. As Technical Architect, you will ...

development of complex software systems, ensuring they meet high standards of quality, security, and scalability. Manage and mentor a team of software engineers, providing technical guidance to foster professional growth. Ensure that coding standards, development best practices, and operational processes are consistently applied. Collaborate with product managers, UX/… teams, and other departments such as DevOps, QA, and IT to translate business requirements into technical specifications and ensure smooth delivery. Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimise performance, reliability, and security in software applications. Conduct regular code reviews and ensure that feedback is constructive and promotes learning within ...

established function of ~40 engineers. The focus is on maturing and scaling test capability, not rapid headcount growth. This is a hands-on, deeply technical leadership role, requiring comfort operating from board-level strategy through to detailed technical discussions. Key Responsibilities Test Engineering Strategy & Ownership … Engineering Certification & Compliance Testing Embed consistent, high standards for testability and quality across teams. Evolve the function into a scalable, future-proof capability. Organisation & Leadership Lead a ~40-person Test Engineering organisation. Manage ~6 senior leaders (manager-of-managers). Shape leadership across Automation, Manual Testing, Performance ...

Title: Forward Deployed Engineer – AI & Customer-Facing Technical Leader Location: Remote Travel: Customer visits 4–5 days/month; occasional team gatherings Salary: Senior: €130–150k base + growth trajectory Principal: €160–200k base + package discussion Tech: Python, JavaScript, Azure, AWS, AI, LLM's, RAG Industry: AI Consultancy … Role We're looking for talented engineers to join our customer-facing AI practice, from Senior Forward Deployed Engineers through to Principal-level AI technical leaders. You'll work directly with clients to uncover problems, build prototypes, and guide full AI-enabled solution lifecycles. This is a role ...

Matter Expert (SME) with over 10 years of experience to lead our advanced analytics and AI initiatives. This is a pivotal role requiring deep technical mastery across large-scale Big Data technologies, multi-cloud environments, and cutting-edge specialized AI domains, including Generative AI, Computer Vision, and Natural Language … Processing (NLP). You will be the principal technical leader, driving strategy, setting standards, and delivering high-impact solutions that transform business outcomes. Key Responsibilities AI/ML Strategy & Architecture: Define the technical roadmap and architectural standards for deploying and scaling complex AI systems, particularly those involving Generative ...

About 60% of the job is hands-on data processing, 25% analysis, and a smaller share of client-facing work This is a key technical role within a small, highly specialist team, responsible for the end-to-end production, transformation and analysis of very large datasets used across critical … recently doubled in size through acquisitions, creating new opportunities for progression in the medium term. High autonomy, family-like culture, and direct collaboration with leadership teams. Strong job security: this work underpins long-term, stable client relationships. Key Responsibilities Data Production & Processing (core of the role) Own and operate ...

manage a globally dispersed team of engineers, taking ownership of multiple applications across cloud and hybrid environments, and play a pivotal role in shaping technical direction and delivery standards. This is a chance to combine technical leadership with hands-on software development, ensuring high-quality, secure … alongside your teams. Drive the adoption of modern development practices, CI/CD, automated testing, and secure coding standards. Translate business needs into clear technical specifications and roadmaps. Oversee planning, prioritisation, and delivery across multiple projects. Play a key role in recruitment and skills development within the development function. ...

advanced penetration testing across network infrastructure, web applications, and mobile platforms for enterprise clients Perform vulnerability assessments, threat modelling, and risk analysis across diverse technical environments Execute social engineering assessments and physical security testing Produce detailed scoping documents and executive-level penetration testing reports aligned with CREST and NCSC … infrastructure security testing Strong hands-on proficiency with penetration testing frameworks, exploitation techniques, and security tools (Metasploit, Burp Suite, Wireshark, custom tools) Deep technical knowledge of Windows, Linux, Unix operating systems and TCP/IP networking protocols Proven ability to perform source code reviews and application security analysis Advanced ...

journeys. Ensure robust integration with third-party services including: Insurers/MGAs Aggregators (e.g. comparison platforms) Payment providers Vehicle and customer data APIs Architecture & Technical Leadership Lead architectural decisions across front-end, back-end, and infrastructure. Champion clean code, reusability, performance, and security. Own and document technical … insurer reporting Audit trails and data integrity Collaboration & Delivery Work closely with Product, Compliance, Operations, and Senior Leadership. Translate business and regulatory requirements into technical solutions. Support junior developers and contribute to setting development standards and best practices. Participate in sprint planning, code reviews, and release management. Qualifications 5+ ...

solutions? We are seeking a forward-thinking professional to join a high-performing Microsoft practice, where you will play a pivotal role in the technical design and delivery of secure, scalable Dynamics 365 and Power Platform solutions. This is a remote role based in the UK, with occasional travel … Competitive pension contributions and a comprehensive benefits package Key Responsibilities: Architect and implement robust Dynamics 365 solutions (Sales, Customer Service, Marketing, Power Platform) Lead technical architecture throughout the full project lifecycle Integrate Dynamics 365 with Azure services and third-party platforms Develop custom plugins, Power Automate flows, and model ...

pivotal role in delivering high-quality, performant, and secure code while contributing to agile development practices. You'll be responsible for creating and maintaining technical content using the company development stack, supporting review processes, and addressing issues efficiently. The role also involves collaborating with stakeholders and contributing … stability. Collaborate in sprint cycles and contribute to product increment planning within a scaled agile framework. Mentor less senior Developers, offering guidance in a technical leadership capacity. Communicate progress against objectives clearly to the team and stakeholders. Build and nurture strong relationships with key stakeholders to ensure alignment ...

pivotal role in delivering high-quality, performant, and secure code while contributing to agile development practices. You'll be responsible for creating and maintaining technical content using the company development stack, supporting review processes, and addressing issues efficiently. The role also involves collaborating with stakeholders and contributing … stability. Collaborate in sprint cycles and contribute to product increment planning within a scaled agile framework. Mentor less senior Developers, offering guidance in a technical leadership capacity. Communicate progress against objectives clearly to the team and stakeholders. Build and nurture strong relationships with key stakeholders to ensure alignment ...

join their team (hybrid working but there is flex on this for the right person). This is your chance to take the technical lead on complex, large-scale data projects that power real-world products used by millions of people . The organisation has been steadily growing … designing and building scalable data platforms and pipelines that enable advanced analytics, machine learning, and business-critical insights. You'll shape the technical vision , set best practices, and make key architectural decisions that define how data flows across the organisation. You won't be working in isolation either ...

join their team (hybrid working but there is flex on this for the right person). This is your chance to take the technical lead on complex, large-scale data projects that power real-world products used by millions of people . The organisation has been steadily growing … designing and building scalable data platforms and pipelines that enable advanced analytics, machine learning, and business-critical insights. You'll shape the technical vision , set best practices, and make key architectural decisions that define how data flows across the organisation. You won't be working in isolation either ...

Senior AI Technical Architect (Azure Cognitive Services) Hybrid (Edinburgh) 6-12 Month Contract + Extension Opportunity Our main public sector client is delivering a major programme to introduce AI and automation across core services. They are seeking a hands-on Senior AI Technical Architect to lead the design … implementation, and strategic direction of enterprise-wide AI capabilities. This is a highly influential role for a technical leader with deep experience across Azure Cognitive Services, Python, C#, React , and modern AI/ML architectures. Key Responsibilities Define the organisation's AI architecture approach and ensure alignment with strategy ...

Location: Edinburgh (On-site 12 days per week required) £600-£650pd OverviewWe are seeking an experienced Lead React Native Developer to take a senior leadership role across multiple development squads working on a mobile application focused on tracking stock market trading activity. Role Responsibilities Lead and oversee 3 development … squads, each consisting of 46 developers plus a QA. Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and support to ensure high-quality delivery. Drive best practices in React Native development, architecture, and performance optimisation. Collaborate closely with product, design, and technical stakeholders to align on requirements and deliverables. Ensure efficient ...

seeking a Principal Software Engineer to lead the development of our Patient Monitoring and Connectivity (PMC) products. This hands-on role combines technical leadership with deep expertise in software design and development. You'll collaborate across functions to architect, build, and deliver next-generation patient monitoring solutions that ...

reliable, reusable flight software more quickly, using modern engineering approaches. The business is employee-owned, growing rapidly, and driven by a strong culture of technical excellence, collaboration and long-term thinking. What is in it for you: Salary up to £65,000 Flexiblehybrid working 36 days annual leave … learning, development and conferences A supportive, inclusive culture where your work directly impacts space missions The Role: This is a senior, hands-on technical leadership role with responsibility for a flagship flight software product used across multiple space missions. Youll guide its technical direction, influence future product ...

reliable, reusable flight software more quickly, using modern engineering approaches. The business is employee-owned, growing rapidly, and driven by a strong culture of technical excellence, collaboration and long-term thinking. What is in it for you: Salary up to £65,000 Flexible hybrid working 36 days’ annual leave … learning, development and conferences A supportive, inclusive culture where your work directly impacts space missions The Role: This is a senior, hands-on technical leadership role with responsibility for a flagship flight software product used across multiple space missions. You’ll guide its technical direction, influence future ...

focuses on developing software solutions for complex test systems used in cutting-edge radar and aerospace platforms. The successful candidate will play a key technical leadership role, contributing to the design, development, and delivery of high-quality test software while working closely with multi-disciplinary engineering teams … develop, and deliver software solutions within defined work packages, ensuring stakeholder requirements are met Elicit, analyse, prioritise, and manage stakeholder needs to deliver optimal technical solutions Produce high-quality, robust, and well-documented code, ensuring outputs are maintained under configuration management Provide progress reporting, planning, and technical updates ...

focuses on developing software solutions for complex test systems used in cutting-edge radar and aerospace platforms. The successful candidate will play a key technical leadership role, contributing to the design, development, and delivery of high-quality test software while working closely with multi-disciplinary engineering teams … develop, and deliver software solutions within defined work packages, ensuring stakeholder requirements are met Elicit, analyse, prioritise, and manage stakeholder needs to deliver optimal technical solutions Produce high-quality, robust, and well-documented code, ensuring outputs are maintained under configuration management Provide progress reporting, planning, and technical updates ...

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate innovative testing strategies. Utilize state-of-the-art lab tools to validate hardware/software interoperability. Provide technical leadership and ensure timely, high-quality outcomes. Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues in live environments. Requirements Extensive and proven recent and relevant experience … system testing, quality engineering, or related technical fields. Solid expertise in identifying customer-impacting defects, and advanced knowledge of software and hardware interoperability issues and solutions. Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, Electronics or a related field. A master’s degree or equivalent professional experience is preferred. ...

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate innovative testing strategies. Utilize state-of-the-art lab tools to validate hardware/software interoperability. Provide technical leadership and ensure timely, high-quality outcomes. Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues in live environments. Requirements Extensive and proven recent and relevant experience … system testing, quality engineering, or related technical fields. Solid expertise in identifying customer-impacting defects, and advanced knowledge of software and hardware interoperability issues and solutions. Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, Electronics or a related field. A master’s degree or equivalent professional experience is preferred. ...

enhance product development and performance. Utilise lab environments, using state-of-the-art tools and methodologies to conduct thorough testing and validation processes. Demonstrate technical leadership throughout testing projects to achieve exceptional outcomes within set timelines, maintaining a results-driven approach. Anticipate and address challenges promptly, ensuring project … continuity without compromising quality. Communicate complex technical concepts and strategies to team members and stakeholders, ensuring alignment with broader objectives. Support strategic planning and execution efforts per the department’s objectives, demonstrating a strong bias for action. Implement verification strategies tailored for ecosystem solutions, ensuring robust performance in diverse ...