20 of 20 Permanent Technical Leadership Jobs in the East Midlands

Software Engineering Manager to lead a talented engineering team and drive the development of our cutting-edge software products. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing the technical direction of projects, managing a dynamic team of software engineers, and ensuring that our products are delivered on time and to the highest quality standards. You will play a … crucial role in fostering an environment of collaboration, growth, and innovation within the team. If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for technology and leadership, and you are committed to building strong teams that deliver impactful solutions, we want to hear from you! We are seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead and inspire a team of … pivotal role, you will be responsible for guiding the development and delivery of robust data pipelines and critical system integrations. You will play a key part in shaping our technical strategy, ensuring the high quality and efficient delivery of software solutions, particularly within a C#.NET ecosystem. A strong understanding of software delivery methodologies and a passion for quality assurance More ❯

C&I, to be involved in industry leading, cutting-edge design project for a new type of power station. The Design Manager role will join a team of senior technical leads and C&I Engineers. The role will augment the current technical leadership with people leadership, supply chain management and project management skills. The role will … of interest, including the identification of input dependencies, identification of team activities, and the agreement of supply chain detailed design process and plans. Working with the team, including the Technical leads, you will develop the system requirements specification and necessary design plans, safety plans, audit plans and assessment plans. Over the next 3 years you will develop the existing … or similar high integrity C&I Systems. Demonstratable knowledge of the C&I design lifecycle from requirements to commissioning. Collaborate to succeed Experience of working closely with suppliers, senior technical leads, and Senior Management to create a collaborative high performing environment. Regulatory Experience Experience of the UK civil nuclear regulatory regime or similar regulated environment. Understanding of Office for More ❯

QA Test Engineer/Technical Lead (C# Postman API SaaS) WFH to £65k Do you have experience of testing complex C# backend systems combined with technical leadership skills? You could be progressing your career as a QA Test Engineer/Technical Lead, at a scaling tech company. As a QA Test Engineer/Technical Lead … you: You have strong QA testing experience on complex backend systems, both manual and automation You have strong API testing experience, ideally with Postman You have experience of providing technical leadership for test automation You have a good understanding of C#, with basic coding skills and experience of testing backend systems You have experience of working in an … team environment, collaborating with software engineers You have great communication skills and are happy to mentor others What's in it for you: As a QA Test Engineer/Technical Lead you will earn a competitive package: Salary to £65k 25 days holiday Vitality health insurance 5% non-contributory pension Death in Service Apply now to find out more More ❯

will be innovative, detail-oriented, and eager to develop expertise in embedded systems. Responsibilities: Lead the design, development, and testing of embedded software and firmware for electronic products. Provide technical leadership and professional guidance for design and validation processes. Drive innovation and contribute to the creation of new intellectual property. Create and approve software specifications, technical documentation … and test reports. Mentor other engineers and contribute to technical leadership within the team. Support commercial bids by delivering technical, timing, and cost input for development and testing. Assist in shaping new internal processes and business initiatives. Translate project requirements into defined software tasks aligned with project plans. Manage software and firmware changes across product lines. Conduct … analysis and debugging of embedded systems. Collaborate with production teams on process improvement and issue resolution. Contribute to the development and execution of electrical testing procedures. Identify and manage technical risks and issues. Work independently on complex projects with minimal supervision. Requirements: Degree (BSc/MSc) in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or Electrical/Electronic Engineering. Minimum of More ❯

growing; they are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Head of Development to lead front-end and back-end development teams. This role is pivotal in driving the technical execution of their product roadmap, working closely with the Head of Product and Head of Operations to ensure timely and high-quality delivery. As the Head of Development, you … will provide technical leadership, manage development processes, and implement Agile best practices. You will be responsible for defining and optimizing development workflows, test management, and automation strategies and application security while ensuring project delivery within budget. Key Responsibilities Technical Leadership: Oversee the front-end and back-end teams, ensuring best practices, design specifications, high-quality coding … the following technologies: React.js, Node.js, Azure. Deep understanding of designing scalable, high-performance systems, including microservices, cloud-native architectures and distributed systems. An ability to provide broad and detailed technical development support. A track record on collaborating with a variety of stakeholders. Proven background in successfully leading teams and delivering complex software products at scale. Proven experience in a More ❯

project for a new type of power station. Reporting to the Chief Design Engineer for Installations, the Senior Manager - Piping Design is accountable for development of the fully integrated technical solutions and governance, covering the Reactor Island Piping Layout Design. This role is fundamental to Rolls-Royce SMR achieving its modularisation strategy. This role, along with other Senior Management … thinker who is comfortable leading within a developing business and circumnavigating the challenges that this brings with ambiguity, changing business and customer demands and emergent business needs, demonstrating effective leadership behaviours in the face of these challenging circumstances. There is an expectation that the candidate can flex and evolve within the role, within the business and lead the team … responsible for building and maintaining the design capability required. This includes: the overall direction and governance of the programmes of work under their scope; accepting the validity of the technical solutions developed under their direction; the delivery of a robust design and safety justification, supported by detailed mechanical analysis and Design for X assessment; the integration of the piping More ❯

Lead C#/.net Software Engineer, SaaS, Hands-on engineering role with proven ability to mentor, technical develop a team, take the technical leadership, etc. , Full stack but mainly backend focused. Cloud skills also required (ideally AWS but Azure fine). Home Based c £ 75000 - 80000 + benefits My client is a software product company that build … an innovative SaaS product. As they continue to grow they are looking for a hands-on Lead Software Engineer with a combination of strong C#/.net technical skills and proven tech leadership skills that will include coaching, mentoring, team collaboration, etc, etc. Utilising agile methodologies you develop high quality software fortnightly, focusing on scaleability, robustness and continuous … excellent C#/,net experience. Full stack development but mainly backend focused (C# back end, React front end) Work at Lead level within the team Responsible for the fortnightly technical output Collaborating with Product Owners on tactical delivery Drive Agile across the team Mentoring, coaching, training, conflict resolution, etc Experience Required - Excellent hands on knowledge of C#/.net More ❯

greatest impact in our own workplace and beyond. We've set clear goals to eliminate any bias and discrimination in our policies and practices, accelerate diverse representation in our leadership, and remove barriers for people with disabilities. At the same time, we're setting out to spend more with diverse businesses and increasing representation of diverse groups in our … and hands-on, responsible for delivering high-impact penetration testing, attack surface management, and a mature bug bounty program. The ideal candidate will be a transformation leader with deep technical expertise in offensive security and a passion for building purple team capabilities that proactively identify and close control gaps across the enterprise. The Senior Manager - Offensive Security will serve … as both a strategic leader and hands-on technical expert, driving the evolution of our offensive security capabilities. This role is accountable for delivering high-impact penetration testing, managing our attack surface, and overseeing a global bug bounty program. With a strong focus on identifying control gaps and advancing purple team maturity, the ideal candidate will bring deep technical More ❯

ensuring the successful delivery of end-to-end projects, and liaising with clients to meet their needs. This role is ideal for a proactive individual who is both highly technical and client-focused, eager to bridge technical and client-facing aspects. The Company: Join a well-established, creative SaaS provider in the marketing industry, known for its supportive … values learning and growth. With dedicated training days, 25 days holiday + Summer Allowance + Bank Holidays, and clear paths for career progression, this is an ideal opportunity for technical professionals ready to make an impact. The Role: As the Applications Engineer, you will act as a senior technical authority for the function, representing the Application Support function … between internal teams and clients. While the team's junior support technicians are independently handling day-to-day tasks, you will be available to assist on complex tickets, provide technical direction, and deliver tailored product solutions to clients. You'll use your technical expertise in SQL and application support to improve templates, handle adjustments, and ensure that client More ❯

ensuring the successful delivery of end-to-end projects, and liaising with clients to meet their needs. This role is ideal for a proactive individual who is both highly technical and client-focused, eager to bridge technical and client-facing aspects. The Company: Join a well-established, creative SaaS provider in the marketing industry, known for its supportive … values learning and growth. With dedicated training days, 26 days holiday + Summer Allowance + Bank Holidays, and clear paths for career progression, this is an ideal opportunity for technical professionals ready to make an impact. The Role: As the Applications Engineer, you will act as a senior technical authority for the function, representing the Application Support function … between internal teams and clients. While the team's junior support technicians are independently handling day-to-day tasks, you will be available to assist on complex tickets, provide technical direction, and deliver tailored product solutions to clients. You'll use your technical expertise in SQL and application support to improve templates, handle adjustments, and ensure that client More ❯

Role: Fractional CTO - Industrial Automation Location: Nottingham, East Midlands Working Arrangement: 12 Days/Week Hybrid Salary: £350 - £600 per day Shape the technical leadership of a high-growth engineering venture. Were working with a cutting-edge UK company developing complex, high-value industrial hardware. Their product bridges mechanical, software, and robotic disciplines - so theyre seeking a Fractional … CTO to help guide their multidisciplinary R&D and engineering teams as the business scales. This is a leadership/facilitation role - not a technical deep dive. The ideal person will be able to empower the senior technical team, ensure cohesion across engineering and product streams, and help shape the roadmap. Experience leading robotics or mechatronic R … . Key requirements: Experience leading software/mechanical/robotics engineering teams Background in complex R&D programmes for capital-intensive products Strong communicator and facilitator of high-performing technical teams Available to be onsite in the UK East Midlands c.50% of the time This is an ideal opportunity for a technical leader who prefers working through influence More ❯

robust, scalable, and aligned with our client’s business goals. Responsibilities: Designing and Defining Architecture: Creating the overall blueprint for Android applications, including the tech stack, components, and interactions. Technical Leadership: Guiding the development team on best practices, architectural patterns, and modern Android development techniques. Code Reviews: Enforcing code quality, ensuring adherence to architectural principles, and identifying potential … developers. Security: Ensuring applications are designed and developed with security in mind. Scalability: Ensuring applications can handle increased load and data volume as needed. Troubleshooting: Identifying and resolving complex technical issues. Integration: Facilitating integration with other systems, including APIs and third-party services. Documentation: Creating and maintaining technical documentation related to the architecture and design. Key Skills: Strong … Familiarity with performance profiling tools and techniques. Testing: Experience with unit testing, integration testing, and UI testing. Collaboration and Communication: Ability to work effectively with diverse teams and communicate technical concepts clearly. Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Leadership: Experience mentoring and leading technical teams. More ❯

for an experienced Development Manager (Umbraco Specialist) has arisen to join my clients team in their Spalding, Lincolnshire offices on a hybrid basis. As Development Manager, you’ll combine technical leadership with hands-on coding responsibilities. You’ll lead by example — architecting and developing Umbraco-based solutions, mentoring developers, and ensuring that projects are delivered to a high … front-end (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Razor) and back-end (.NET/C#) development • Implement best practices in code quality, performance optimisation, and security • Conduct code reviews, sprint planning, and technical estimations • Collaborate with clients to gather requirements and offer technical insight • Oversee DevOps processes including CI/CD pipelines, cloud hosting, and deployments • Monitor and improve development processes More ❯

on a Principal Control System Engineer to lead the design, development, and implementation of advanced control systems for industrial processes, machinery, and automation systems. This role serves as a technical authority, overseeing large-scale projects, mentoring junior engineers, and ensuring compliance with engineering standards, safety, and industry regulations. Some of Your Key Duties Include: Lead the design, specification, and … electrical, process) to ensure integration and performance. Review and approve control system documentation, such as P&IDs, I/O lists, control narratives, loop diagrams, and test protocols. Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior and mid-level control engineers. Participate in or lead FAT (Factory Acceptance Testing), SAT (Site Acceptance Testing), and commissioning activities. Troubleshoot and resolve … Modbus, Profibus, Ethernet/IP, OPC, etc.). Experience in regulated industries (e.g., oil & gas, power, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, or manufacturing). Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and documentation skills. Strong leadership and communication abilities. Full UK Driving Licence Who Are We? RSE is a trusted clean water technology company, developing market-leading products and solutions for purifying drinking water, recycling More ❯

on a Principal Control System Engineer to lead the design, development, and implementation of advanced control systems for industrial processes, machinery, and automation systems. This role serves as a technical authority, overseeing large-scale projects, mentoring junior engineers, and ensuring compliance with engineering standards, safety, and industry regulations. Some of Your Key Duties Include: Lead the design, specification, and … electrical, process) to ensure integration and performance. Review and approve control system documentation, such as P&IDs, I/O lists, control narratives, loop diagrams, and test protocols. Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior and mid-level control engineers. Participate in or lead FAT (Factory Acceptance Testing), SAT (Site Acceptance Testing), and commissioning activities. Troubleshoot and resolve … Modbus, Profibus, Ethernet/IP, OPC, etc.). Experience in regulated industries (e.g., oil & gas, power, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, or manufacturing). Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and documentation skills. Strong leadership and communication abilities. Full UK Driving Licence Who Are We? RSE is a trusted clean water technology company, developing market-leading products and solutions for purifying drinking water, recycling More ❯

non-functional requirements, ensuring they align to the outline design and agreed scope. Challenging, where relevant, to ensure the requirements align to a 'value' driven approach. Provide ad-hoc technical/administrative support and creation of business applications Support the Enterprise Architecture in the development of the outline designs. Being accountable for being the hands-on lead throughout the … cost effective, deliverable and supportable. Supervise and review detailed designs produced by other resources, partners and third parties to ensure build and test deliver agreed levels of quality assurance. Technical leadership and assumes overall design accountability within a project to ensure. You will have no line management duties. What you'll need to have Experience in leading end … to-end solution design/being the technical lead with multiple partners. A broad and balanced understanding of IT capabilities, methods and technologies In-depth experience of the development of IT solutions Passion for keeping up with IT trends Knowledge of processes in relevant departments (e.g. Finance, HR, Ecommerce, Product Development) It would be great if you also have More ❯

entire engineering development lifecycle as you join in developing radar systems used by those who serve and protect us. What you'll be doing: Developing novel solutions to evolving technical challenges and emerging issues for complex Radar Systems that our customers and end-user communities are facing Applying a breadth of knowledge, skills and experience of Systems Engineering principles … techniques and governance to steer and develop technical solutions and resolve engineering issues Conducting system design analysis to manage trade-offs of system parameters to characterise and specify robust product design Leading the decomposition of requirements to system and sub-system level and manage these in an approved toolset such as IBM DOORS Next Be a technical focus … to meet challenging design objectives and requirements Demonstrates understanding and experience of Systems Engineering which could include knowledge of Systems Engineering standards (e.g., ISO 15288) Experience of presenting both technical and non-technical information in a formal setting Benefits: You'll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive More ❯

and/or qualified to a minimum of NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in a relevant Engineering subject (City & Guilds Level 3, SVQ/IVQ) Relevant experience in a technical leadership role Relevant experience working in both electrical and mechanical disciplines Relevant experience in automation or material handling equipment environments Advanced English proficiency in verbal and written PREFERRED … Understanding of PLC based controls systems and statutory compliance requirements Experience using computerised maintenance management systems to plan proactive maintenance and record reactive tasks A degree preferably in a technical discipline, operations, or business administration More ❯

Azure IaaS/PaaS, and Identity solutions , youll architect and implement scalable, secure cloud environments tailored to client needs, ensuring seamless integration with existing infrastructure. Acting as a technical lead on major projects, youll take ownership of technical delivery, collaborating with Solutions Architects and stakeholders to guide projects from concept to completion. Producing high- and low-level documentation … your documentation will be clear, consistent, and timely supporting both internal teams and client understanding throughout the engagement. Supporting pre-sales and solution architecture, youll provide technical insight during the scoping phase, helping shape proposals and ensuring smooth handover into delivery. Evaluating and onboarding new technologies, youll play a key role in assessing emerging tools and platforms, contributing to … Littlefishs evolving service portfolio. Sharing knowledge and mentoring colleagues, youll actively support team development through knowledge sharing, peer coaching, and technical leadership. Who you are: Extensive experience delivering Microsoft Cloud solutions within a Managed Services Provider (MSP): youll have a proven track record of delivering complex Microsoft 365 and Azure-based solutions in a client-facing environment. Your experience More ❯

drive innovation, mentor engineers, and shape the future of our cloud-native infrastructure. What You'll Lead & Deliver As a Lead DevOps Engineer, you'll be a hands-on technical leader, guiding the design and implementation of modern DevOps and platform engineering practices: o Automate full-stack infrastructureusingTerraform,CloudFormation, and GitOps workflows. o Lead the design of CI/… transit/at rest, DevSecOps o Monitoring & observability: Datadog, Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, or similar What You Bring o 6+ years in DevOps or platform engineering, with experience in a technical lead role. o Proven experience designing and operating cloud-native platforms at scale. o Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence across teams. o A passion … innovation, autonomy, and continuous learning. o Lead the adoption ofmodern DevOps and platform engineering practicesin a cloud-first environment. o Enjoy aflexible, inclusive culturewith opportunities for career growth and technical leadership. Ready to lead the future of cloud-native DevOps? Apply now and help us build the next generation of intelligent, resilient platforms. Join us and be part of More ❯