Technical Lead

Job Description

Technical Lead

Tech Lead, Software Engineering, DevOps, Agile, CI/CD Pipelines, Digital Systems, Regulatory Compliance, Security Standards, Accessibility Standards, Innovation, Cloud Platforms, ASP.NET, C#.NET, .NET Core, MVC, Web API, Entity Framework, React, Next.js, TypeScript, JavaScript, HTML/CSS, SQL, PostgreSQL, Redis, Hangfire, Azure DevOps

• £600-£650 per day via Umbrella
• 6 months initial contract
• 2 days per month at either Gatwick or Cardiff site

Join a recognised world leader in regulatory and safety innovation. We are seeking a hands-on Technical Team Lead to spearhead our Future of Technology initiative. This role offers the chance to lead a team of talented engineers, drive technical innovation, and develop digital systems that significantly impact national safety and standards.

Note: This role requires eligibility for SC (Security Check) clearance. The minimum requirements include at least five years of continuous UK residency,no criminal record, and a clean credit history (no bankruptcies, CCJs, or significant unsecured debt). Please only apply if you meet these minimum requirements

Day-to-Day of the Role

• Lead & Develop a High Performing Team:
  • Mentor engineers and technical specialists, fostering innovation, continuous improvement, and high-quality engineering.
  • Champion DevOps, automation testing, and agile principles within the team.
  • Represent the team within Software Engineering and ISD leadership forums.
• Drive Technical Delivery:
  • Lead the development of systems supporting regulatory compliance.
  • Ensure compliance with architecture, security, and accessibility standards.
  • Oversee scalable CI/CD pipelines and DevOps tooling.
  • Represent the department in our Technical Design Forum.
• Collaborate & Influence:
  • Bridge regulatory stakeholders, product owners, and engineering teams.
  • Advocate for agile and DevOps methodologies.
  • Work closely with the Head of Software Engineering to prioritise delivery of critical systems.
• Innovate & Improve:
  • Introduce emerging technologies relevant to digital safety systems.
  • Enhance automation frameworks, cloud platforms, and CI/CD capabilities.
  • Continuously refine workflows for security, scalability, performance, and sustainability.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Proven experience leading software engineering and DevOps teams.
• Strong proficiency in ASP.NET, C#.NET, .NET Core, MVC, Web API, Entity Framework, React, Next.js, TypeScript, JavaScript, HTML/CSS, SQL, PostgreSQL, Redis, Hangfire.
• Familiarity with Azure DevOps and modern DevOps practices.
• Understanding of accessibility, UI/UX, and responsive design.
• Strong grasp of secure coding and code review best practices.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Desirable Skills

• Experience writing unit tests.
• Deployment experience using containers (Docker, AKS).
• Experience with Azure cloud services.

In the first instance, please submit your CV.