1 to 25 of 48 Technical Leadership Jobs in the Thames Valley

Lead Software Architect

Hiring Organisation
Gattaca
Location
Maidenhead, England, United Kingdom
This is an opportunity to take a pivotal technical leadership role within a highly respected engineering organisation working at the forefront of secure and advanced systems. If you’re someone who enjoys solving complex problems, influencing technical direction, and developing high-performing teams, this role offers … chance to make a genuine impact on critical, real-world programmes. You’ll be joining an environment where technical excellence is valued, innovation is encouraged, and your expertise will directly shape how systems are designed and delivered. Why This Role Stands Out High-impact work on complex, mission-critical ...

Chief Software Architect

Hiring Organisation
Defence
Location
Maidenhead, Berkshire, South East, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent
This is an opportunity to take a pivotal technical leadership role within a highly respected engineering organisation working at the forefront of secure and advanced systems. If you're someone who enjoys solving complex problems, influencing technical direction, and developing high-performing teams, this role offers … chance to make a genuine impact on critical, real-world programmes. You'll be joining an environment where technical excellence is valued, innovation is encouraged, and your expertise will directly shape how systems are designed and delivered. Why This Role Stands Out High-impact work on complex, mission-critical ...

Senior Solutions Architect

Hiring Organisation
Code Wizards Group
Location
Theale, Berkshire, UK
Code Wizards is a 60-person UK games technology company specializing in work-for-hire services for game studios. We deliver cutting-edge technical solutions that power some of the industry's most ambitious gaming projects. We are seeking an experienced Solutions Architect to design and deliver scalable cloud … infrastructure for AAA game studios. This role combines technical leadership, client engagement, and pre-sales support, with a strong focus on AWS and multiplayer gaming platforms. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Solutions Architecture & Technical Leadership Design scalable, secure, and cost-efficient cloud architectures for AAA gaming clients Translate ...

Chief Software Architect

Hiring Organisation
Innovate
Location
Reading, England, United Kingdom
Chief Software Architect Location: Berkshire Job Type: Full time, Perm, Onsite A leading cyber technology organisation is seeking a Chief Software Engineer to provide technical leadership across multiple programmes developing secure communications, cryptographic and cyber security solutions. This is a senior technical leadership role, responsible … systems engineers and project teams, you will play a key role in delivering secure, high-assurance solutions for mission-critical environments. Key Responsibilities Provide technical leadership across multiple software development programmes Define and promote software engineering best practices, standards and processes Lead software architecture, design reviews and technical ...

Oracle Database Application Support Team Lead

Hiring Organisation
NEC Software Solutions
Location
Wokingham, Berkshire, UK
Employment Type
Full-time
hybrid, subject to location. We are seeking a highly capable Oracle Database Application and Support Team Lead who remains hands‐on technically, while providing technical leadership and direction to a team of analysts. Is this the role you are looking for If so read on for more details … role supports 100+ customer environments, including high‐profile Public Sector organisations, across on‐premises, private cloud, and public cloud platforms. This is a working technical lead role, where the successful candidate will spend a portion of their time engaged in database administration, troubleshooting, upgrades, and application support. Main Responsibilities ...

Chief Software Engineer

Hiring Organisation
Copello Global
Location
Maidenhead, England, United Kingdom
clearance Overvie wAn established engineering organisation delivering secure, mission-critical technology solutions is seeking a Principal Software Engineering Manager to provide technical leadership across a portfolio of complex development programmes .This role combines strategic software leadership with hands-on technical oversight, supporting the delivery of embedded … application software solutions within highly regulated environments. You will work across multiple engineering disciplines, helping to shape software architecture, development practices, tooling, and technical direction while supporting a team of experienced software engineers . Key Responsibiliti esProvide technical leadership across multiple software projects, ensuring robust architectures, effective ...

Chief Software Engineer

Hiring Organisation
Copello
Location
Maidenhead, Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead, Berkshire, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent
Salary
£95000/annum generous bonus
Overview An established engineering organisation delivering secure, mission-critical technology solutions is seeking a Principal Software Engineering Manager to provide technical leadership across a portfolio of complex development programmes. This role combines strategic software leadership with hands-on technical oversight, supporting the delivery of embedded … application software solutions within highly regulated environments. You will work across multiple engineering disciplines, helping to shape software architecture, development practices, tooling, and technical direction while supporting a team of experienced software engineers. Key Responsibilities Provide technical leadership across multiple software projects, ensuring robust architectures, effective reuse ...

Technical Architect

Hiring Organisation
Meritus
Location
Didcot, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Contract
Contract Rate
£750 - £850/day
MERITUS are recruiting for a Technical Architect to join our client on a permanent basis, supporting the evolution of complex scientific and data-driven platforms within a highly advanced Central Government environment. TECHNICAL ARCHITECT - DIDCOT - 12 MONTH CONTRACT - £850 PER DAY (INSID IR35) - CENTRAL GOVERNMENT/SCIENTIFIC TECHNOLOGY … Technical Architect, you will be responsible for reviewing and evolving an existing service-oriented architecture, helping define the next generation of scalable, resilient, and maintainable systems. You will work closely with engineering and delivery teams to establish architectural standards, improve integration patterns, and support the implementation of modern distributed ...

Lead Full Stack Software Engineer (C# , .NET, React)

Hiring Organisation
Scientis Search Ltd
Location
Middleton Stoney, Oxfordshire, UK
brand-new suite of web applications and help establish a new web engineering team. This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced technical lead or senior engineer with a strong background in modern web application development using technologies such as C#, .NET Core, ASP.NET, React, and cloud-based architectures. … role combines hands-on full stack software engineering with technical leadership, architecture, and strategic input, working on advanced real-time applications that enable customers to track, navigate, and map precise physical locations across challenging environments worldwide. Company This leading engineering company specialises in precision positioning technologies, delivering advanced ...

IT Helpdesk Manager

Hiring Organisation
Nextech Group Limited
Location
Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, South East, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent, Work From Home
Salary
£50,000
Provider and they are seeking an experienced IT Helpdesk Manager to lead a team of support engineers whilst remaining actively involved in the technical delivery of services. This role offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced Senior 3rd Line Engineer, Technical Team Lead, or Service Desk Supervisor looking … take the next step into management. You'll have the opportunity to develop your leadership skills whilst maintaining hands-on involvement in complex technical escalations and service improvement initiatives. The Role Leading a team of 6-8 support engineers, you will be responsible ...

Principal Engineer - Platform Enablement

Hiring Organisation
Centrica - CHP
Location
Windsor, Berkshire, South East, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent
operates over the next decade, this is the place to do it. An opportunity to play your part The Principal Software Engineer provides the technical leadership, architectural vision, and engineering standards required to evolve and scale the Field Platform. The role ensures that our platform deliver a unified … enabled tooling to reduce repetitive work, improve code quality, speed up development cycles and strengthen reliability-while retaining full human accountability for technical judgement and decisions. Day to day Define & evolve the Field Platform architecture: Set the long-term architecture, patterns, and guardrails for Field platform services to ensure ...

Lead Power Platform Consultant

Hiring Organisation
83zero Limited
Location
Reading, Berkshire, South East, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent, Work From Home
Salary
£80,000
consulting engagements, working with enterprise customers across sectors including financial services, technology, retail, government and utilities. This role is split across three key areas: Technical leadership and client delivery Practice development and standards Supporting the growth and evolution of the PPM proposition You'll be responsible for leading … solutions aligned to customer goals and operational processes Configuring and implementing solutions across Project Online, Planner Premium and the wider Power Platform stack Providing technical leadership across engagements and supporting consultants with problem resolution Supporting customer stakeholder management throughout the project lifecycle Working closely with Project Managers ...

Solution Architect

Hiring Organisation
Skilliantech Ltd
Location
Reading, Berkshire, South East, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Contract
Design and configure IBM Cognos Controller to support statutory and management consolidation, intercompany eliminations, and currency translation. Translate business and finance requirements into clear technical designs, integration patterns, and data flows. Define integration between Cognos Controller and upstream/downstream systems (ERP, GL, data warehouse, reporting tools). Provide … technical leadership and guidance to developers, analysts, and finance teams throughout delivery. Produce architecture documentation, solution blueprints, and design decision records. Identify and mitigate technical risks, and ensure solutions meet performance, security, and governance standards. Support testing, deployment, and post-go-live stabilisation. Essential Skills & Experience Minimum ...

Integration Lead - Secure Digital Platform

Hiring Organisation
ARM
Location
Reading, Berkshire, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Contract
eligible for SC Clearance - current and active SC Cleared already is strongly preferred Role Description The Integration Lead is responsible for leading the technical design, development, and delivery of secure, scalable, and reusable foundational technology services within the Secure Digital Platform. The Integration Lead partners with Delivery Leads, product … owners and architects, to lead and manage the technical implementation of platform capabilities and enterprise services to the roadmap planned for each platform. The Integration Lead acts as a hands-on technical leader and subject matter expert, ensuring engineering excellence, operational integrity, and alignment of delivery with enterprise ...

Chief Software Architect

Hiring Organisation
Jonathan Lee Recruitment Ltd
Location
Maidenhead, Woolley Green, Berkshire, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent
Salary
£90000 - £105000/annum
technologies such as C/C++, Rust, Linux, and RTOS environments, alongside experience with DevSecOps, automated testing, and secure development standards. In addition to technical leadership, the architect will mentor engineers, support bids and proposals, influence organisational software standards, and contribute to the delivery of mission-critical defence … technologies requiring DV security clearance. What You Will Do: - Provide technical leadership across multiple projects, ensuring optimal approaches, architecture, and tool chains are selected. - Collaborate with stakeholders to develop software requirements, architectures, and designs that meet system and security needs. - Work closely with software leads and project managers ...

ERP Solution Architect - D365 / F&O

Hiring Organisation
Sanderson Recruitment
Location
Berkshire, South East, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Contract
Contract Rate
£700 - £750 per day
Solution Architect/D365 Solution Architect/D365 Technical Architect/ERP Technical Architect £700-750 p/d - Umbrella engagement - 6 month initial contract but highly likely to be extended as the project is in delivery phase and there is another 12-18 months of work … D365 F&O integrates effectively across finance, supply chain, retail operations, and surrounding enterprise platforms. This role will work closely with business stakeholders, programme leadership, product owners, delivery teams, and technical engineers to ensure the solution design supports both current operational needs and the organisation's long-term ...

Digital Systems Engineer

Hiring Organisation
First Technical Recruitment
Location
Abingdon, Oxfordshire, South East, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Contract, Work From Home
working with 3 days per week onsite in Oxfordshire Key Responsibilities Apply systems engineering best practices to digital and information management systems. Support the technical development of systems from concept through delivery and decommissioning. Capture, analyse, and manage system requirements throughout the lifecycle. Develop and maintain system architectures, including … appropriate. Define and manage verification and validation activities. Identify and manage system interfaces to ensure successful integration. Conduct trade-off studies, performance analysis, and technical risk assessments. Produce technical documentation, reports, and assurance evidence. Support and mentor engineering teams through coaching and knowledge sharing. Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering ...

Technical Manager / IT Manager

Hiring Organisation
XACT PLACEMENTS LIMITED
Location
Reading, Berkshire, South East, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent
Salary
£65,000
small, privately owned IT Managed Service Provider that is entering an exciting phase of growth and is now looking to appoint a Technical Engineering Manager . This role is ideal for a senior MSP engineer who enjoys being close to customers and wants to step into a leadership position while remaining technically hands-on. The Role Providing senior-level engineering support, technical oversight, and acting as a trusted escalation point. The remainder of the role will focus on leadership, service improvement, and building out the engineering function. Key responsibilities include: Delivering hands-on engineering ...

Principal Delivery Manager

Hiring Organisation
BP Energy
Location
Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, South East, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Work From Home
product team, enterprise architects, finance, third-party partners, and the broader technology organization. Working across these groups, the Principal Delivery Manager fosters alignment between technical delivery and strategic business objectives, ensuring that products and platforms are developed efficiently and meet the needs of both customers and the business. … charging assets, and overseeing interoperability frameworks such as OCPP (Open Charge Point Protocol), and OCPI (Open Charge Point Interface). You act as the technical owner of platform integrations ensuring charging stations, backend services, roaming partners, and customer facing applications work cohesively. You also own the data architecture ...

Data Development Operations Team Manager

Hiring Organisation
Stonewater
Location
Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent
Salary
£70000/annum
Data DevOps Manager, you’ll lead a specialist team delivering data pipelines, platforms, and BI solutions within an Agile environment. You’ll combine technical leadership with strategic thinking to ensure our data ecosystem is automated, efficient, and aligned to business needs. You’ll work closely with Data Engineering … SLAs Manage stakeholders and external suppliers to deliver data initiatives Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing Data DevOps team What you’ll bring: Technical expertise Strong experience in Azure data platforms (e.g. Synapse, Data Factory, Data Lake, SQL) Advanced SQL and experience managing enterprise data models Proven experience ...

Technical Lead

Hiring Organisation
Findrs
Location
Aylesbury, England, United Kingdom
integrated into real world production environments. As they continue to scale, they are now looking for a Software Tech Lead to take ownership of technical direction and delivery across their core platform. This is a highly visible leadership role where the successful candidate will shape architecture, mentor engineers … drive the technical execution of products that sit at the heart of industrial automation. The company is looking for someone who thrives in fast paced engineering environments and enjoys balancing strategic thinking with hands on technical contribution. The Role As Software Tech Lead, the successful candidate will define ...

Salesforce Technical Lead

Hiring Organisation
Association For Project Management
Location
Princes Risborough, Buckinghamshire, South East, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Contract, Work From Home
Contract Rate
£55,000
Salesforce Technical Lead Salary: £50,000- £55,000 per annum (depending on experience) 12-month Fixed Term Contract (Full time - 35 hours per week) Hybrid Working Home Based/Princes Risborough Were Association for Project Management (APM). Were a professional membership organisation that sets the standards … Above all, when doing so makes a difference, we challenge the status quo Job Role Overview An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Salesforce Technical Lead to join our Digital team on a fixed term basis. As a Salesforce Technical Lead, you will play a pivotal role within ...

Cloud Delivery Lead

Hiring Organisation
Develop
Location
Bracknell, Berkshire, South East, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent
Salary
£95,000
Infrastructure team, with responsibility for cloud implementation, engineering design, operational support, and delivery across the Microsoft cloud ecosystem. The successful candidate will provide technical leadership for next-generation cloud solutions supporting both internal and customer-facing services. Key Responsibilities Act as the technical lead and subject matter … with a strong problem-solving mindset. Self-motivated and able to work independently. Strong organisational and prioritisation skills. Ability to build effective relationships with technical and non-technical stakeholders. Comfortable operating within small, collaborative teams. Takes ownership and accountability for delivery outcomes. Able to communicate progress and updates ...

AWS Cloud Platform Manager

Hiring Organisation
Ciphr
Location
Reading, England, United Kingdom
closely with cross-functional teams to proactively identify and resolve issues, implement automation and monitoring solutions, and drive continuous improvement across our infrastructure. Your leadership will be instrumental in fostering a high-performing, innovative engineering culture, optimising system performance, and minimising downtime. You will also be responsible for managing … ensure the reliability, scalability, and performance of our cloud services. Actively contribute to the design, implementation, and maintenance of cloud infrastructure, setting a strong technical example through hands-on engineering work. Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to proactively identify, troubleshoot, and resolve issues within the cloud environment. Drive ...

Technical Lead - Ruby

Hiring Organisation
Run-Time Group Ltd
Location
Reading, Berkshire, South East, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent
Senior Technical Lead (Ruby on Rails) is required to join one of our clients, who are transforming the automotive space. This role provide an opportunity to step into a VP of Engineering position in a year from now. You will havedeep expertise in architecting, developing, and scaling full-stack … LLMs and AI-driven tooling to create meaningful product and commercial impact. Brings a decisive, action-oriented approach and a strong ability to align technical direction with business strategy in fast-moving, product-centric environments. Key requirements: Ruby & Ruby on Rails Full-Stack Engineering: JavaScript, TypeScript, React, Hotwire, Stimulus ...