10 of 10 Contract Technical Leadership Jobs in the West Midlands

Role: Technical Lead (Java) Location: Telford (2 days per week on-site) Duration: 6 months Rate: Inside IR35 About the Role We're seeking an experienced Technical Lead (Java) to join a large-scale central government programme , supporting the delivery of high-quality, secure, and scalable digital services. You'll lead technical direction across development teams, ensuring … best practice in software engineering, architecture, and delivery. This role requires hands-on Java expertise alongside the ability to mentor engineers and influence technical decisions across multiple workstreams. Key Responsibilities Provide technical leadership and guidance to software engineering teams Define and implement best practices in software design, coding, testing, and deployment Lead the development of secure and … scalable Java-based applications Collaborate closely with Product Managers, Architects, and Delivery Leads to ensure technical alignment Contribute to continuous improvement and innovation within a complex, multi-team environment Essential Skills & Experience Strong Java expertise (Java 8+), with experience designing and building enterprise-scale applications Proven experience as a Tech Lead or Senior Engineer in central government or large More ❯

Job Advert: Lead Administrator L1 (Network Technical Lead) Work Location: UK (Hybrid – Warwick/Wokingham) Contract Type: B2B Contract – Inside IR35 Experience Required: 5–8 years Mandatory Skill: Cisco ACI Administration Role Summary We are seeking an experienced Lead Administrator L1/Network Technical Lead to design, implement, and manage enterprise-grade network infrastructure. The ideal candidate will … provide technical leadership across projects, ensure high availability and security of network services, and support day-to-day operations within a hybrid working environment. Key Responsibilities Network Architecture & Design Lead the design and evolution of LAN, WAN, WLAN, SD-WAN, and cloud networking solutions. Develop scalable, secure architecture based on business requirements. Project Leadership Act as the … technical lead for network projects (migrations, upgrades, deployments). Collaborate with cross-functional teams for seamless integration of network services. Operations & Support Oversee daily network operations, troubleshooting, and performance tuning. Manage network monitoring tools and promptly respond to incidents/outages. Security & Compliance Implement and maintain network security controls (firewalls, VPNs, access controls). Ensure compliance with ISO, GDPR More ❯

a growing Cyber Division, delivering cutting-edge secure systems and solutions to MOD and UK Government clients . You'll take a strategic, end-to-end view of complex technical ecosystems, ensuring systems and components integrate seamlessly to meet both functional and non-functional requirements. As a trusted technical authority, you'll shape solution design, drive architectural governance … multi-disciplinary teams across the full delivery lifecycle. This role sits within a highly skilled and collaborative architecture community, providing both autonomy and the opportunity to make a significant technical impact. Key Responsibilities Act as the technical design authority , accountable for ensuring all systems, services, and components interact effectively. Interpret customer objectives, statements of work, and target outcomes … Develop, evaluate, and communicate solution architectures that balance performance, security, scalability, and cost-effectiveness. Support programme and project managers in translating architecture into actionable delivery and operational plans. Provide technical leadership and oversight to delivery teams, resolving design and implementation challenges. Maintain alignment with MOD and Government standards, frameworks, and security protocols. Stay current with evolving technologies, architecture More ❯

Software Engineering Specialist 8 months Birmingham - hybrid £550 per day inside IR35 - umbrella only Responsibilities A Technical leadership role working in a high performing team of engineers delivering state of the art security tools. Kubernetes DevOps/SysOps Engineering role managing Kubernetes clusters and container orchestration, automating deployment, scaling, and management of containerized applications. Implement best practices for … Understanding of IT, network services and security Ability to collaborate effectively with others to drive forward key security objectives Strong communication skills including presentation and documentation writing (to both technical and business audiences) An aptitude for autonomous learning as required by the demands of the business Proven problem-solving abilities Assertiveness, and the ability to drive through change Excellent More ❯

and key stakeholders to deliver high-quality outcomes. Key Responsibilities: Lead the end-to-end Java patching and upgrade process for live Central Government services. Ensure all upgrades meet technical, contractual, and security compliance standards. Collaborate effectively with development teams, project managers, and service owners. Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and quality assurance within the team. Maintain comprehensive … and Experience: Proven expertise in Java development, including upgrading and maintaining legacy systems. Strong understanding of live service environments and production change management. Demonstrated experience leading or coordinating small technical teams. Excellent communication, analytical, and stakeholder engagement skills. Active Security Check (SC) clearance preferred. More ❯

Hybrid Working, UK Wide Flexibility, Integration Architect, Technical Architect, Timetabling Experience Essential, Solution Architect, TimeEdit, Celcat, Scientia, Technical, SQL, UML, XML My leading client is looking for Integration Architect/Technical/Solution Architect to work on a Timetabling SAAS Implementation you must have previous experience of specifically working on Timetabling projects into the Higher Education space. … Define and maintain short- and medium-term integration roadmaps , ensuring upgrade, modernisation, and optimisation plans for corporate applications and interfaces are aligned with wider Digital Technologies and strategy. Provide technical leadership and line management to integration specialists and support analysts. Set clear objectives, ensure architectural priorities are understood, and guide the team in delivering high-quality integration solutions. … Lead the documentation and development of integration patterns, interfaces and technical designs , using appropriate modelling, tooling and architectural standards to ensure consistency and maintainability. Evaluate and deliver enhancements across the integration estate , identifying operational needs, analysing requirements, and designing changes that improve interoperability while preserving architectural integrity. Manage integration impacts related to application upgrades , reviewing new functionality, identifying integration More ❯

Project QA Lead - Modernisation Programme Telford 2 days a week Inside IR35 Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Project QA Lead to provide technical leadership and test management across a large-scale Modernisation Programme. The role requires deep expertise in modern quality engineering practices, with the ability to guide delivery teams, implement QA standards, and ensure compliance More ❯

ERP programme on a 6-month contract. This role requires a highly skilled professional with a proven track record in implementing SuccessFactors across large-scale businesses. You will provide technical leadership and SAP/SuccessFactors expertise across the functional streams of Recruitment, HR, Payroll, and Time & Attendance. This is a hybrid role based in Solihull, reporting to the More ❯

ERP programme on a 6-month contract. This role requires a highly skilled professional with a proven track record in implementing SuccessFactors across large-scale businesses. You will provide technical leadership and SAP/SuccessFactors expertise across the functional streams of Recruitment, HR, Payroll, and Time & Attendance. This is a hybrid role based in Solihull, reporting to the More ❯

and standardisation of our SAP Solution Architecture Promote, protect and maintain the integrity of the template solution for the appropriate functional stream Be responsible for producing and owning the technical high level design (HLD) of SuccessFactors, while aligning with the architecture principles, standards and roadmap. Working closely with the Enterprise Architect and Vendor, ensure that the solution fits into … Experience & qualifications To be successful in this role you'll need: To be strategic, able to formulate, plan and execute strategies over short-, medium- and long-term horizons Developed technical leadership, with significant experience in SuccessFactors Solution Architecture and the ability to crystalise groups of experts, partners and stakeholders To be results focused, able to ensure that Tarmac More ❯