19 of 19 Permanent Technical Leadership Jobs in Buckinghamshire

Contract type: Full time, permanent Our client is seeking a Lead Software Developer to join their engineering team. This is an opportunity to take on a pivotal technical leadership role within a collaborative, Agile environment, working alongside colleagues across multiple regions. If you are passionate about modern Java development, front-end technologies, and mentoring others, we’d love … to hear from you. Key Responsibilities Provide technical leadership within a cross-functional Agile development team, focusing on code quality, security, and best practices Design, develop, debug, and deploy scalable software solutions using Java and modern front-end frameworks (React/Angular) Mentor and support junior developers, especially across multiple regions Collaborate with product managers, scrum masters, and … code, support release activities, and ensure secure development processes Contribute to continuous improvement and knowledge sharing within the team Required Skills and Experience Hands-on software development experience, including technical leadership or mentoring roles Strong expertise in Java (preferably with microservices architecture) and front-end frameworks (React and/or Angular) Experience with React Native and/or More ❯

Principal Developer (C# and Azure) required to lead architectural design and delivery across enterprise-scale Azure platforms. This hands-on technical leadership role involves shaping distributed systems and mentoring developers within a global travel and events technology environment. You’ll architect scalable microservices, drive Azure best practices, and guide product-aligned teams across the full SDLC. Essential experience … and event-driven architecture, message-based systems, ODBC CI/CD, GitHub, Docker, Kubernetes, unit testing (xUnit/NUnit) DevOps processes, version/source control Agile working, mentoring and technical leadership Desirable: Azure AD, Enterprise Apps, Graph API, Azure AI Search Relational and non-relational database design, Entity Framework Postman, Selenium, Playwright Awareness of OWASP, PCI v4, licensing More ❯

technology stacks, and ensuring the scalability, maintainability, and performance of applications. Role: The Principal Developer works closely with cross-functional teams, including engineering, product, and business stakeholders, to align technical solutions with business objectives. This position performs important team leadership, primarily leading engineers and developers within the development function. Skills & Experience required: Successful experience of working within Development … documented code. Optimize system performance, scalability and reliability. Ensure all software is kept within source and version control systems. Lead on deployment of version upgrades, following change management processes. Technical Leadership and Oversight: Guide the technical direction of projects, including high-level design decision-making, solving complex technical challenges, and ensuring that architecture is scalable and … maintainable. Lead on estimations of development work to support planning and prioritization. Drive standardization, reusability and adoption of best practices. Foster a culture of continuous improvement and technical excellence. Innovation and Problem Solving Tackle difficult and complex technical issues and resolve the most technical and critical problems. Drive and enhance company innovation through researching and evaluating new More ❯

This Lead Engineer role will drive the design, delivery and evolution of marketing automation solutions within Salesforce. The position sits at the interface of technology, marketing and data - owning technical leadership, architecture decisions and solution delivery to power personalised engagement and cross-channel orchestration.With a strong engineering mindset, the post holder will support both hands-on development and … technical strategy, working closely with senior stakeholders and delivery teams. Key Responsibilities: Lead engineering efforts for marketing automation solutions within Salesforce, ensuring high performance, scalability and reliability. Architect and implement frameworks, automation pipelines and integrations to support multi-channel marketing operations. Promote and demonstrate technical best practices: coding standards, testing, CI/CD pipelines and monitoring. Work with … marketing, data and product stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical design and implementation. Oversee data architecture, segmentation and analytics support within marketing automation platforms. Mentor and guide developers, creating a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement. Manage operational stability, handle escalations and ensure effective incident and problem resolution. Candidate Profile Essential: Proven experience building and managing More ❯

This Lead Engineer role will drive the design, delivery and evolution of marketing automation solutions within Salesforce. The position sits at the interface of technology, marketing and data - owning technical leadership, architecture decisions and solution delivery to power personalised engagement and cross-channel orchestration. With a strong engineering mindset, the post holder will support both hands-on development … and technical strategy, working closely with senior stakeholders and delivery teams. Key Responsibilities: Lead engineering efforts for marketing automation solutions within Salesforce, ensuring high performance, scalability and reliability. Architect and implement frameworks, automation pipelines and integrations to support multi-channel marketing operations. Promote and demonstrate technical best practices: coding standards, testing, CI/CD pipelines and monitoring. Work … with marketing, data and product stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical design and implementation. Oversee data architecture, segmentation and analytics support within marketing automation platforms. Mentor and guide developers, creating a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement. Manage operational stability, handle escalations and ensure effective incident and problem resolution. Candidate Profile Essential: Proven experience building and More ❯

seeking a Senior Engineering Team Lead who's as passionate about building great software as they are about leading talented engineers. In this role, you'll be both a technical leader and a hands-on developer - guiding architecture, driving innovation, and ensuring delivery excellence across projects. This is an opportunity to shape the future of digital platforms within a … solutions. Key Responsibilities Scaled Agile Planning: Lead team planning and delivery in line with SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework) principles - managing increments, iterations, and milestones to achieve business objectives. Team Leadership: Mentor and support engineers, fostering personal and professional growth through feedback, coaching, and career development. Technical Leadership: Oversee code quality, architecture, and technical standards to ensure … Event Bus architectures, with a focus on AWS cloud environments and publish/subscribe models. Collaboration: Partner with developers, product managers, and stakeholders to translate business needs into robust technical solutions. Skills & Experience Required Essential: Proven experience leading software development teams within an agile environment. Excellent communication and organizational skills - able to articulate complex ideas to both technical More ❯

in enabling our academics to teach and our students to learn, no matter the circumstances. About the Role As a Lead Engineer at The Open University, you will spearhead technical innovation and excellence within our engineering teams. You'll take end-to-end technical ownership of complex products, guiding them from concept to completion while ensuring they align … with both The Open University objectives and technical standards. Leading a multidisciplinary team of engineers, architects, and specialists, you will be pivotal in designing and delivering scalable, high-quality software solutions. The role sits within the Engineering Profession, reporting into a Group Engineering Lead. In this strategic role, you will help shape the technical roadmap, make key architectural … development projects. If you're passionate about technology, adept at solving complex challenges, and eager to make a significant impact, this role offers a unique opportunity to showcase your leadership and engineering expertise. Join our innovative engineering team, where you'll play a crucial role in shaping how applications integrate across a diverse technology stack, including on-premises and More ❯

amazing opportunity for an experienced Senior Developer to be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining software applications, with a focus on high-quality, scalable code. This role demonstrates deep technical understanding and strong problem-solving and works both independently and in collaboration with other developers and stakeholders. The position of Senior Developer takes ownership of key project components, and … often acts as a technical leader within the development teams. Experience needed for this job Successful experience of working within Development teams Experienced in Development methodologies covering both Agile and traditional Waterfall Proven record of working in an ambiguous and fast-paced environment Working knowledge of travel industry technologies, e.g. booking tools and GDS systems Previous experience of developing … applications. Write clean, efficient and well documented code. Ensure all software is kept within source and version control systems. Carry out deployment of version upgrades, following change management processes. Technical Leadership and Oversight: Contribute to the technical direction of projects, including supporting high-level design decisions, solving complex technical challenges, and ensuring that architecture is scalable More ❯

Developer will take responsibility for designing, implementing and improving platform capabilities, supporting marketing automation, personalisation and data-driven engagement activities across the institution.The role also contributes to development standards, technical leadership and continuous improvement across the wider Digital Services team.Key Responsibilities:- Design, build and maintain scalable solutions within Salesforce Marketing Cloud.- Develop and enhance platform features using technologies … standards, testing approaches and quality assurance practices to ensure robust and maintainable solutions.- Collaborate with colleagues across technology, data, and marketing to translate user and business requirements into effective technical solutions.- Manage data structures and workflows, ensuring effective segmentation, automation and analytics.- Support operational stability, including incident resolution and performance optimisation.- Provide guidance and mentoring to colleagues, encouraging shared … Demonstrated ability to design and implement integrations and data flows.- Understanding of software design principles, testing methods and secure coding practices.- Ability to analyse requirements and translate them into technical solutions.- Clear and confident communication skills, capable of engaging with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.Desirable:- Experience mentoring or guiding other developers.- Experience working within distributed or More ❯

will take responsibility for designing, implementing and improving platform capabilities, supporting marketing automation, personalisation and data-driven engagement activities across the institution. The role also contributes to development standards, technical leadership and continuous improvement across the wider Digital Services team. Key Responsibilities: - Design, build and maintain scalable solutions within Salesforce Marketing Cloud. - Develop and enhance platform features using … standards, testing approaches and quality assurance practices to ensure robust and maintainable solutions. - Collaborate with colleagues across technology, data, and marketing to translate user and business requirements into effective technical solutions. - Manage data structures and workflows, ensuring effective segmentation, automation and analytics. - Support operational stability, including incident resolution and performance optimisation. - Provide guidance and mentoring to colleagues, encouraging shared … Demonstrated ability to design and implement integrations and data flows. - Understanding of software design principles, testing methods and secure coding practices. - Ability to analyse requirements and translate them into technical solutions. - Clear and confident communication skills, capable of engaging with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Desirable: - Experience mentoring or guiding other developers. - Experience working within distributed More ❯

AI/machine learning-based applications * Previous experience working on secure or air-gapped systems * Familiarity with public sector or defence projects * Interest in progressing towards solution architecture or technical leadership What's on offer: * Salary: £70,000 - £80,000 depending on experience * Bonus: Up to 20% discretionary bonus * Hybrid working: 1-2 days onsite per week in More ❯

Digital Services function and contributes to enterprise-wide architectural governance and strategy. Key Responsibilities Lead the architecture and direction of Salesforce Marketing Cloud platforms and capabilities. Define and maintain technical standards, frameworks, and reference architectures. Provide technical leadership and mentoring to engineering and delivery teams. Monitor and support platform performance, reliability and operational integrity. Develop and promote … within a complex enterprise landscape. Familiarity with DevOps methods and automated deployment pipelines. Clear, confident communication skills with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders. Logical, structured approach to technical problem solving and documentation. Desirable Experience Previous leadership or mentoring responsibilities. Experience working across geographically distributed delivery teams. Working Environment The Open University offers hybrid working, a collaborative More ❯

Digital Services function and contributes to enterprise-wide architectural governance and strategy. Key Responsibilities Lead the architecture and direction of Salesforce Marketing Cloud platforms and capabilities. Define and maintain technical standards, frameworks, and reference architectures. Provide technical leadership and mentoring to engineering and delivery teams. Monitor and support platform performance, reliability and operational integrity. Develop and promote … within a complex enterprise landscape. Familiarity with DevOps methods and automated deployment pipelines. Clear, confident communication skills with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders. Logical, structured approach to technical problem solving and documentation. Desirable Experience Previous leadership or mentoring responsibilities. Experience working across geographically distributed delivery teams. Working Environment The Open University offers hybrid working, a collaborative More ❯

AI/machine learning-based applications Previous experience working on secure or air-gapped systems Familiarity with public sector or defence projects Interest in progressing towards solution architecture or technical leadership What's on offer: Salary: £60,000 - £70,000 depending on experience Bonus: Up to 20% discretionary bonus Hybrid working: 2-3 days onsite per week in More ❯

Lead System Integration Specialist Location: Milton Keynes (Flexible Hybrid) Salary: £55,000 - £65,000 We’re seeking a Lead Systems Integration Specialist with strong experience in systems integration and technical leadership. In this strategic role, you’ll guide complex projects from concept to completion, ensuring seamless integration across platforms and services. You’ll play a key part in supporting … the implementation of Salesforce Marketing Cloud, ensuring it integrates effectively with existing systems and aligns with business objectives. You’ll shape the technical roadmap, make key architectural decisions, and champion best practices in modern engineering—covering cloud, DevOps, automation, TDD, and scalable architectures. This is an opportunity to lead innovation, mentor talented engineers, and deliver solutions that have a … significant social impact. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage engineering teams: Drive performance, motivation, and delivery of high-quality integrated solutions. Architect technical solutions: Design and develop scalable, secure architectures that enable interoperability across complex environments. Oversee full development lifecycle: Ensure robust integration, configuration management, and rigorous testing practices. Champion DevOps and automation: Promote continuous improvement, accelerate feedback loops, and More ❯

coordinating investigations and remediation. Conduct Security Gap Analysis and recommend control enhancements. Manage Vulnerability Detection & Remediation using tools like Tenable, Nessus, and Microsoft Defender. Maintain clear Documentation & Reporting for technical and non-technical stakeholders. Engage with IT teams, franchisees, vendors, and regional leaders to drive security improvements. Contribute to the development of security programs and frameworks. Provide technical leadership in Microsoft-centric environments (Defender, Sentinel, Azure 365). Requirements: Proven experience in incident response and vulnerability management. Strong proficiency in Microsoft Defender, Sentinel, Azure 365, Tenable, Nessus. Ability to analyze and remediate security threats across distributed environments. Excellent communication skills for stakeholder engagement and executive reporting. Experience in Microsoft-centric security environments. Exposure to franchisee or More ❯

Principal Developer FileMaker Pro The Principal Developer is a senior technical leader responsible for driving the architectural direction, design, and development of complex software systems. This role involves leading high-level projects, making strategic decisions regarding technology stacks, and ensuring the scalability, maintainability, and performance of applications. The Principal Developer works closely with cross-functional teams, including engineering, product … and business stakeholders, to align technical solutions with business objectives. This position performs important team leadership, primarily leading engineers and developers within the development function. Experience needed for this job Successful experience of working within Development teams Experienced in Development methodologies covering both Agile and traditional Waterfall Proven record of working in an ambiguous and fast-paced environment … documented code. Optimize system performance, scalability and reliability. Ensure all software is kept within source and version control systems. Lead on deployment of version upgrades, following change management processes. Technical Leadership and Oversight: Innovation and Problem Solving Quality Assurance Governance and Compliance Strategy Budget Requirements IP Cross-Functional Collaboration Education, experience and competencies Education to Degree level or More ❯

critical in space thruster engine development. You will work on a complex, multifaceted rocket engine system comprised of numerous newly developed and integrated components. This role has wide ranging technical input including structural, thermal, rocket propulsion, space electronics, software, testing and systems analysis. In essence as a Senior Systems Engineer, you will coordinate and bring together the diverse sub … rocket engines and thrusters serve to key spacecraft manufacturers for commercial, defence and scientific applications. Requirements Space systems experience ideally of large European space projects, system primes or ESA. Technical leadership of large, multidisciplinary Electrical Harnessing Design, routing and schematic Mechanical and fluidic system Engineering projects. System Analysis knowledge to apply to, fluidic systems, surge pressure and pressure … review documentation ensuring work is completed to required standards and all aspects of the engine system are correctly aligned. Lead customer interactions and engine level reviews also manage supplier technical queries in conjunction with the appropriate resource. More ❯

be contributing significantly to the Group IT strategy. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to design solutions that enhance operational efficiency and future network capabilities. You will provide technical leadership, define best practices, and act as a subject matter expert in network automation. Innovative, logical and practical, you must have a number of years experience within a More ❯