1 to 25 of 113 Contract Technical Leadership Jobs in England

month in London £600 a day - Inside IR35 Requires Active SC Clearance We are looking for a Principal Engineer to join the SAS PPPT Leadership Team. The ideal candidate will provide strategic technical leadership across the platform, applications, ingest pipelines and live services estate. The successful candidate … will be accountable for engineering governance, technical assurance, platform reliability, operational resilience and delivery across multiple teams and suppliers. The candidate must demonstrate significant experience in the following: Platform Engineering & Infrastructure AWS cloud platform Terraform Docker NGINX PostgreSQL (EC2 and RDS) Transit Gateway API Gateway AWS Virtual Desktop Linux ...

company A public sector-focused programme is seeking an experienced Pega Lead to take ownership of the overall Pega solution architecture and provide technical leadership across large-scale enterprise delivery. Your new role As the Pega Lead, you will own the end-to-end architecture and technical design of Pega applications, translating complex business and technical requirements into scalable, secure and maintainable solutions. You will act as the technical authority throughout the delivery lifecycle, working closely with architects, product owners and development teams to ensure successful outcomes. Key responsibilities Own the overall architecture ...

looking for a Principal Developer to join a major engineering programme delivering large-scale, cloud-native systems within AWS. This is a hands-on technical leadership role suited to an experienced engineer who enjoys remaining close to the code while helping shape technical direction across multiple teams. … play a key role in designing, building and supporting resilient microservices-based solutions, contributing to architectural decisions, technical governance and live service operations. What You'll Be Doing Leading the design and development of large-scale cloud-native applications. Delivering distributed, event-driven microservices-based solutions. Providing technical ...

Technical Architect Telford/Hybrid - 2 days per week onsite £600 inside IR35 6 months contract SC Eligible We are looking for an experienced SAP Technical Architect to join a large-scale and complex transformation programme, providing technical leadership and architectural oversight across a major … environment. This is a senior, customer-facing role where you will work closely with Functional Consultants, Project Managers, technical teams and third-party suppliers to translate business requirements into robust, scalable technical solutions. You will take ownership of architectural solutions throughout the delivery lifecycle, ensuring technical implementations ...

improve resilience, maintainability, security, and operational performance through the adoption of modern engineering practices and technologies. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced technical leader who enjoys remaining hands-on whilst providing technical direction, mentoring engineering teams, and delivering scalable enterprise solutions within complex environments. About … Role We are seeking Lead Java Engineers to provide technical leadership across the design, build, modernisation, and support of critical enterprise applications as part of a large-scale technology transformation programme. The role is delivery-focused, supporting the transformation of a long-established business-critical platform through ...

support analysis activities, and provide evidence for verification and validation. You will also contribute to the growth of MBSE capability within the organisation through technical leadership, mentoring and the promotion of best practice. Key Responsibilities Model-Based Systems Engineering Create, develop and maintain system models throughout the lifecycle … verification and validation activities through model-based approaches. Assess and communicate the impact of system models on wider submarine platform performance and design considerations. Technical Leadership & Capability Development Act as the MBSE subject matter expert within multidisciplinary engineering teams. Provide technical direction, coaching and support to engineers ...

Technical Lead – TypeScript/Node.js/AWS Location: Leeds – Hybrid, approximately 1 day per week onsite Contract: Until 31 March 2027 Start: ASAP Rate: Up to £485 per day (Inside IR35) We are looking for an experienced Technical Lead to join a newly formed development team delivering … high-profile digital transformation programme within the healthcare sector. This is a hands-on technical leadership role where you will work closely with architects, designers and engineers to take high-level requirements and turn them into secure, scalable and production-ready digital services. The role has a strong ...

solution design across cybersecurity initiatives. You'll produce architecture design documents, high-level designs, architecture patterns, decision records, risk assessments, and technical governance artefacts. The role requires someone comfortable presenting solutions to Design Authorities, senior stakeholders, and leadership teams, while providing technical leadership across cybersecurity transformation … large-scale IT and cyber transformation programmes. Strong understanding of both Enterprise Architecture and Solution Architecture. Ability to communicate complex security concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Knowledge of security governance, risk management, threats, vulnerabilities, and incident response. Identity & Access Management 3+ years' experience with HashiCorp ...

front-end architecture and delivery of a new React/TypeScript application, working closely with Product, Platform and Data teams. This is a highly technical leadership position where you will: Lead development of a greenfield React/TypeScript front end. Remain hands-on in the codebase … delivery processes, CI/CD pipelines and quality standards. Collaborate with architects and back-end teams to ensure contract-first API integration. Key Responsibilities Technical Leadership Lead the design, architecture and delivery of a modern React/TypeScript application. Act as the technical pace-setter ...

Head of Technical Architecture - AI Contract | Inside IR35 | 6 Months Contract Length: 6 Months IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Location: London, Bristol or Manchester (predominantly remote) Clearance: BPSS Required Daily rate - £750 - £850 We are seeking an experienced Head of Technical Architecture - AI to lead the technical architecture … Existing SC clearance is advantageous but not essential Candidates currently holding SC may transfer their clearance during onboarding The Role As the Head of Technical Architecture, you will provide technical leadership across a large AI programme, driving architectural excellence and ensuring solutions are scalable, secure, resilient ...

What You'll Be Doing - Provide technical leadership across AI-enabled software and DevOps engineering teams - Set architectural direction for API-first design, system integration, and platform enablement for AI - Lead the evolution of legacy or existing applications towards modern, service-based and API-driven architectures - Define … succeed in this role, you will bring: - A strong background as a Senior or Lead Software Engineer, Lead DevOps Engineer, or similar hands-on technical leadership role - Excellent software engineering fundamentals, including system design, clean code, testing, and maintainability - Strong experience designing and delivering API-driven and microservice ...

Technical Architect Day Rate: £600-£675/day Inside IR35 Duration: 12 Months (extensions likely) Clearance: Active SC is essential. Candidates can start on BPSS while SC transfers. Location: London preferred. Bristol and Manchester considered. Mandatory London attendance Tuesday and Wednesday, plus overnight travel approximately twice per month. Overview … transformation programme focused on improving customer-facing services across large, complex organisations. Unlike traditional architecture positions, this role does not begin with a predefined technical solution. The successful candidate will enter complex operational environments, assess existing technology estates, understand business and service challenges, and determine whether technology can genuinely ...

experienced Senior Test Engineer to define and drive the overall test automation strategy across multiple digital delivery teams. In this role, you will provide technical leadership, set quality standards, and ensure the delivery of resilient, accessible, and secure digital services. You will act as the technical authority … frameworks from scratch, overseeing complex data and non-functional testing, and embedding continuous quality gates within modern CI/CD pipelines. Key Responsibilities Strategic Leadership & Governance Define Strategy: Set the strategic direction for test engineering across product teams, establishing robust, risk-based testing strategies and clear quality metrics. Technical ...

Technical Lead - D365 We're looking for an experienced Dynamics 365 Technical Lead to take technical ownership of a large-scale Microsoft Dynamics environment within a complex organisation. This is a hands-on technical leadership role, covering the full lifecycle of Dynamics solutions - architecture, design … development, integration, deployment and ongoing improvement. You'll also set technical standards, mentor developers and help drive modern engineering and DevOps practices. You'll need strong experience across: - Microsoft Dynamics 365 & Power Platform - C#, .NET, JavaScript/TypeScript & Power Fx - Dynamics plugins, workflows and custom development - Azure & Azure DevOps ...

Your new company An opportunity has arisen to join a critical UK national security programme, supporting the development, assurance and transition of complex technical capabilities. Working within a highly secure environment, you will provide senior technical leadership across a portfolio of engineering, technology and security-focused projects. … Your new role As Senior Technical Programme Manager, you will be responsible for providing technical oversight, governance and assurance across a range of complex capability development programmes. Working closely with multidisciplinary engineering, scientific and operational teams, you will evaluate technical solutions, challenge delivery approaches and provide expert ...

Technical Lead Software Engineer - .NET/Azure/Terraform + 6 month contract + £450 to £500 per day + Hybrid working from Leeds Location: Hybrid - occasional client-site visits to Leeds/London A leading public sector organisation is seeking a Tech Lead Software Engineer to lead … redevelopment of the (url removed) Profiles Manager and supporting services. This is a hands-on technical leadership role , requiring strong software engineering, architecture and cloud experience. You will provide technical direction while remaining close to the code, working with engineers and architects to deliver secure, scalable ...

over a million investors, and this team plays a central part in a major transformation of those services. This is a combined people and technical leadership role, suited to an experienced Engineering Manager or a Tech Lead who already mentors or manages engineers and is ready to take … formal management role. People leadership: Line manage and develop a team of backend engineers, covering hiring, 1:1s, performance and career development Build an inclusive team culture based on collaboration, continuous learning and psychological safety Keep the team aligned with business goals and clear on how its work contributes ...

Technical Architect - OpenShift Rate: £750 per day (Inside IR35) Location : Remote Length: 6 Months Role Profile We are seeking an experienced Technical Architect/Technical Lead to join a large-scale enterprise platform modernisation programme. This is a key opportunity for someone with strong Red Hat OpenShift … expertise to take ownership of a technology domain or migration workstream and drive delivery from technical direction through to successful implementation. The role combines deep technical expertise with strong delivery leadership. You will be responsible for resolving complex technical challenges, managing dependencies and risks, and ensuring progress ...

Technical Architect - Virtualisation Rate: £750 per day (Inside IR35) Location : Sheffield (5x per month) Length: 6 Months Role Profile We are seeking an experienced Technical Architect/Technical Lead to join a large-scale enterprise platform modernisation programme. This is a key opportunity for someone with strong … virtualisation expertise to take ownership of a technology domain or migration workstream and drive delivery from technical direction through to successful implementation. The role combines deep technical expertise with strong delivery leadership. You will be responsible for resolving complex technical challenges, managing dependencies and risks, and ensuring ...

assembled safely, efficiently, and to the required specification, quality, and programme timing. Acting as the engineering lead within the prototype workshop, you will combine technical leadership, build execution, and project coordination to deliver development vehicles that support validation and engineering activities across cutting-edge automotive programmes. This … safely and efficiently. * Manage build resources including technicians, specialist support functions, and facilities. * Conduct build reviews and prioritisation activities to maintain programme timing. Workshop Leadership * Provide technical leadership and day-to-day direction to prototype build technicians. * Support complex assembly activities and resolve engineering concerns. * Ensure adherence ...

Power Platform Technical Lead £570/day Outside IR35 | Central London (3 days per week) | Active SC Clearance Required | Contract until 31 March 2027 We're seeking an experienced Power Platform Technical Lead to join a major programme within a secure environment. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring strong Power Platform development expertise combined with the ability to engage senior stakeholders, shape solutions and translate technical concepts into clear business outcomes. The successful candidate will have extensive experience developing Power Apps solutions, particularly Canvas Apps, with a strong understanding of Dataverse and data modelling. ...

month contract+ Candidates must hold current SC Clearance Principal Engineer - AWS Platform Engineering We're looking for an SC Cleared Principal Engineer to provide technical leadership across a large-scale AWS platform estate, covering cloud infrastructure, applications, ingest pipelines and live services. You'll act as a senior … technical authority, helping drive engineering strategy, governance, operational resilience and delivery across multiple teams and suppliers. What you'll be doing - Providing technical leadership across AWS platforms, infrastructure, applications and live services. - Defining engineering standards, governance and technical assurance processes. - Leading engineering strategy, roadmaps and service ...

Power Platform Technical Lead £570/day Outside IR35 | Central London (3 days per week) | Active SC & NPPV3 Clearance Required | Contract until 31 March 2027 We're seeking an experienced Power Platform Technical Lead to join a major programme within a secure environment. This is a hands … leadership role requiring strong Power Platform development expertise combined with the ability to engage senior stakeholders, shape solutions and translate technical concepts into clear business outcomes. The successful candidate will have extensive experience developing Power Apps solutions, particularly Canvas Apps, with a strong understanding of Dataverse and data ...

Engineer to join a high-profile government programme, leading the design and delivery of AI-enabled digital services and platforms. This role will provide technical leadership across multidisciplinary teams, shaping architecture, engineering standards, and AI implementation strategies while supporting the development of scalable, secure, and user-focused solutions. … Responsibilities Lead the design and delivery of AI-enabled digital products, platforms, and services Provide technical leadership to front-end, back-end, and AI engineering teams Define and implement solution architecture, engineering standards, and best practices Drive the integration of Generative AI, LLMs, and machine learning capabilities into ...

experienced Senior ATE Engineer to join an innovative R&D engineering team developing advanced connected technology products. This is a highly hands-on technical leadership role, responsible for the development, deployment and lifecycle ownership of Automated Test Equipment (ATE) across a product line. You’ll work across hardware … ongoing optimisation. The Role As a Senior ATE Engineer, you will: +Lead the architecture, development, validation and deployment of ATE systems. +Own the technical roadmap for test equipment, ensuring solutions are maintainable, scalable and aligned with production requirements. +Define tester requirements, test strategies, integration plans, acceptance criteria and production ...