1 to 25 of 49 Permanent Technical Leadership Jobs in Manchester

bring a focused attitude to tasks that directly enable businesses, schools, and organisations to work smarter and more efficiently. You will be involved in a variety of cutting-edge technical solutions, ranging from the latest .NET technologies using C# to various Front End Web JS Frameworks, all while contributing to our AI-powered platform evolution. You will be supported … in your career growth by a highly experienced team, comprehensive learning opportunities, and a vibrant technical community committed to creating exceptional solutions that make a real difference in how our customers operate and succeed. Main Responsibilities : Delivery Management (40%) Ensure projects are scoped, prioritised, and delivered on time with clear alignment to business goals and quarterly OKRs Drive predictability … velocity, and quality through effective agile practices and continuous improvement Communicate proactively with stakeholders (product, design, leadership, customers) on delivery progress, risks, and dependencies Facilitate alignment between technical capabilities and business objectives through clear, strategic communication Own team’s Agile maturity establish team delivery standards, and optimise team practices for maximum effectiveness and predictability Balance workload, staffing, and More ❯

Platform Technical Architect – AWS Location: Remote first (travel to client site) Salary: Up to £100,000 + 5% bonus + excellent benefits Overview This is an exciting opportunity to join a leading Digital Transformation consultancy that delivers innovative solutions across both public and private sector clients. You’ll be part of a forward-thinking organisation known for its people … first culture , where collaboration, creativity, and career development are at the heart of everything they do. As a Platform Technical Architect , you’ll take a pivotal role in shaping and delivering high-quality cloud solutions. You’ll combine hands-on technical expertise with architectural leadership, working with cutting-edge technologies to solve complex challenges that have real … the design, build, and support of modern digital platforms on AWS and Azure . Collaborate with engineers, testers, consultants, and security specialists to deliver secure and scalable solutions. Provide technical leadership , making transparent and reasoned decisions while guiding teams through complex projects. Stay ahead of emerging technologies and apply them to maximise user and business benefit. Coach and More ❯

Hybrid) SALARY: £85K per annum The Business C4S Search are working with a Software provider in the heart of Manchester. We are looking for a skilled leader to provide technical leadership and management of the development teams responsible for their software products, contributing to technical and product strategy while ensuring successful software delivery. Responsibilities Lead and manage … a development team of 8, ensuring balanced workloads, knowledge sharing, and a positive culture while supporting career growth. Provide high-level technical leadership, including architecture decisions, code reviews, managing technical debt, and risk assessment. Collaborate across teams and senior management to ensure smooth operations, project delivery, and alignment with business priorities. Implement secure, compliant development practices alongside … Quality, IT, and DevOps teams, driving continuous improvement and cyber security. Track team performance metrics, communicate progress, and provide strategic input to technical roadmaps and risk management. Key Skills Minimum 5 years in software development, with 3+ years managing technical teams; strong leadership, mentoring, and recruitment experience. Expertise in web technologies (.NET, C#, Angular preferred) and cloud More ❯

customers coming back for more. Ready to build the future of travel with us? About The Role As a senior contributor to the team, you will provide both deep technical expertise and, critically, show strong leadership skills to help deliver well-managed, high-quality improvements and changes at scale and at pace. You will be a trusted SME … and mentor to help develop the wider team and advocate company values and industry best-practice. What You'll Be Doing Day To Day Technical Leadership : Serve as a technical authority for the Platforms Team, guiding the design, implementation, and optimization of our AWS, GitOps, Monitoring and Observability, Developer Portal and Kubernetes (EKS) platforms. Architecture and Design … knowledge and experience Experienced at a senior level in Platform Engineering, DevOps, or a related field such as software development, with significant hands-on experience as well as demonstrable leadership and team mentoring skills. Technical Expertise Extensive experience with AWS services (EC2, S3, RDS, IAM, etc.) and Kubernetes (EKS). Proficient in infrastructure-as-code (IaC) such as More ❯

Technical Lead/Engineering Lead Location: Manchester Salary: £90,000 – £103,000 + 15% bonus About the Role We are seeking a Technical Lead to play a key role in delivering innovative, high-impact digital solutions across diverse industries including Government, Financial Services, Energy, Health, and Manufacturing. As a senior member of the engineering community, you’ll guide … cross-functional teams through the full software development lifecycle — from shaping technical strategy and architecture to hands-on delivery and mentoring. You’ll work in a collaborative, agile environment where creativity, curiosity, and technical excellence are valued. What You’ll Do Lead and mentor software engineering teams, providing technical direction and hands-on guidance. Shape and deliver … Ensure modern engineering standards such as TDD , contract testing , and secure coding are embedded in every project. Collaborate with clients and stakeholders to translate complex business needs into practical, technical solutions. Provide technical expertise during bids and proposals, influencing solution design and delivery approach. Tech Stack You’ll work with modern, scalable technologies and frameworks including: Languages: JavaScript More ❯

global professional services company, providing a broad range of services in strategy and consulting, interactive, technology and operations, with digital capabilities across all of these services. With our thought leadership and culture of innovation, we apply industry expertise, diverse skill sets and next-generation technology to each business challenge. We believe in inclusion and diversity and supporting the whole … Engineering is powered by a community of 1,000+ experts and provides end-to-end product engineering solutions which deliver tangible value, fast. We bring together an obsession for technical excellence with agility and scale, to help clients move from project to product at speed. We partner with clients across all sectors—from fast-growing scale-ups to national … have the opportunity to: Create Innovative Digital Solutions: take part in designing, developing, and implementing cutting-edge digital applications tailored to address unique business challenges across several industries. Showcase Technical Leadership: display your technical leadership skills by guiding and collaborating with both onshore and offshore developer team members during client projects, ensuring successful outcomes. More ❯

deliver secure, scalable, and cost-efficient AWS-based solutions. You’ll work closely with client stakeholders to understand business needs, shape cloud strategy, and oversee delivery, while also providing technical leadership and mentoring to colleagues. Key Responsibilities Lead the design and delivery of AWS cloud architectures, ensuring alignment with client requirements and best practices. Translate business challenges into … scalable, secure, and high-performing technical solutions. Collaborate with client stakeholders to shape cloud strategies and roadmaps. Oversee the build and migration of applications and infrastructure to AWS. Provide thought leadership, technical governance, and mentoring within delivery teams. Stay up to date with the latest AWS technologies and help clients maximise value from cloud adoption. Skills & Experience More ❯

/Hybrid Employment Type: Full-Time Salary: Paying up to £85k. An established IT Services Provider is seeking a Software Development Manager to take on a hybrid role combining technical leadership with team management. This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned developer who enjoys remaining hands-on while guiding others. The company is at the forefront of … Key Responsibilities: Line Management (30–40%) Lead and support a team of developers Conduct regular one-to-ones and performance reviews Foster a collaborative and high-performing team culture Technical Leadership & Delivery (60–70%) Act as an escalation point for complex development issues Review and validate code across multiple technologies Oversee project delivery, ensuring quality and timeliness Liaise … with clients and internal stakeholders to align technical solutions with business needs Required skillset: Strong hands-on experience with PHP and JavaScript Working knowledge of Python and .NET environments Familiarity with modern frameworks and development practices Proven experience in software development and team leadership Excellent communication and organisational skills Ability to balance delivery responsibilities with people management Must More ❯

Banbury, Milton Keynes, Bedford, Northampton, Manchester Salary: Up to £80,000 + Car Allowance + Bonus + Benefits Note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this role. Be the Technical Leader in a Bold Data Transformation Our client is entering a pivotal phase in its data journey. With a new Head of Data already in place and a Data … shortly, the business is investing in a modern, scalable data platform to turn messy, complex client data into trusted, actionable insights. As Senior Data Engineer, you'll be the technical lead driving this transformation. You'll mentor two engineers, shape platform architecture, and embed best practices across the team. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone … who thrives in small, agile environments and wants to make a real impact. Key Responsibilities Lead and mentor two Data Engineers, providing technical guidance and coaching. Design and deploy modern data pipelines using Databricks and Azure. Transform unstructured external data into clean, business-ready models. Build semantic layers and embed Unity Catalog for robust data governance. Guide the team More ❯

Banbury, Milton Keynes, Bedford, Northampton, Manchester Salary: Up to £80,000 + Car Allowance + Bonus + Benefits Note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this role. Be the Technical Leader in a Bold Data Transformation Our client is entering a pivotal phase in its data journey. With a new Head of Data already in place and a Data … shortly, the business is investing in a modern, scalable data platform to turn messy, complex client data into trusted, actionable insights. As Senior Data Engineer, you'll be the technical lead driving this transformation. You'll mentor two engineers, shape platform architecture, and embed best practices across the team. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone … who thrives in small, agile environments and wants to make a real impact. Key Responsibilities Lead and mentor two Data Engineers, providing technical guidance and coaching. Design and deploy modern data pipelines using Databricks and Azure. Transform unstructured external data into clean, business-ready models. Build semantic layers and embed Unity Catalog for robust data governance. Guide the team More ❯

you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining the core systems that drive key business functions — including Sales, Customer Care, and Finance. This is an end-to-end technical role: approximately 80% backend and 20% frontend. You will architect, code, and refine PHP/Laravel applications, while also ensuring effective frontend integration using modern frameworks such as Vue.js. … for all employees. Private Health Care – Option to have access to comprehensive health coverage for peace of mind (at the employees own expense) Key Responsibilities as a Senior Developer: Technical Leadership Drive architectural and technical design decisions to ensure scalable, efficient systems. Establish and promote coding standards, best practices, and software quality assurance. Provide technical mentorship … and guidance to junior and mid-level developers. Proactively identify and address technical debt and opportunities for process improvement. Backend Development Design, build, and maintain applications using PHP (Laravel) and MySQL. Create efficient database schemas, optimise performance, and ensure data integrity. Write clean, maintainable, and testable code following industry best practices. Conduct peer reviews and oversee contributions from other More ❯

Google Cloud Platform (GCP ) solutions that power large-scale, mission-critical systems. The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping cloud strategy, driving architectural excellence, and leading technical delivery across complex digital environments. What You’ll Do As a Google Cloud Architect, the successful candidate will: Lead the technical architecture and delivery of Google Cloud solutions … for public sector organisations. Design, deploy, and operate secure, scalable, and high-performing GCP environments. Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering teams to ensure successful project delivery. Apply deep knowledge of Google Cloud architecture and engineering to deliver enterprise-grade solutions that meet both functional and non-functional requirements. Collaborate with stakeholders to align technical decisions … as well as broader IaaS technologies ( e.g. Kubernetes, systems virtualisation). Experience designing and engineering cloud-based architectures to meet business and operational objectives. Hands-on experience producing comprehensive technical documentation, including architecture diagrams, design specifications, and operational runbooks. Strong understanding of foundational cloud platforms, including landing zones, IAM, VPCs, and networking. Excellent communication skills with the ability to More ❯

preparation and analysis to the development of robust machine learning models and the creation of impactful, actionable visualisations. You'll also have the opportunity to shape the team's technical direction and mentor junior colleagues. Key Responsibilities Architecting and overseeing data preparation, cleansing, and structuring processes for advanced model development. Leading investigations into patterns, trends, and anomalies within complex … datasets, guiding the team to uncover key insights. Designing, building, and enhancing machine learning algorithms, providing technical leadership and guidance to junior data scientists. Communicating complex findings to both technical and non-technical audiences, presenting actionable recommendations with clarity and authority. Writing and optimising complex SQL queries for advanced data manipulation and retrieval, ensuring data integrity … and efficiency. Collaborating with colleagues across the business to meet objectives, providing thought leadership and innovative approaches to problem-solving. Driving the research and development of innovative solutions, pushing the boundaries of what's possible with data science. Establishing and enforcing best practices for data science methodologies and documentation to facilitate team learning and knowledge sharing. Mentoring junior data More ❯

capabilities, we're looking for a Data Engineering Manager to lead a high-performing team and shape the future of their data platform. The Role: This is a strategic leadership role responsible for driving the design, development, and delivery of a scalable and robust data platform. You'll manage and mentor a team of data engineers, ensuring the platform … supports business intelligence, analytics, and machine learning initiatives across the organisation.You'll work closely with product managers, data scientists, and senior stakeholders to translate business needs into technical solutions, while championing best practices in data governance, security, and performance. The Skill Requirements: We're looking for candidates with a blend of the following: Proven experience in data engineering, with … 2+ years in a technical leadership or management role Strong technical proficiency in data modelling, data warehousing, and distributed systems Hands-on experience with cloud data services (AWS Redshift, Glue, EMR or equivalent) Solid programming skills in Python and SQL Familiarity with DevOps practices (CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code - e.g., Terraform) Excellent communication skills with both More ❯

capabilities, we're looking for a Data Engineering Manager to lead a high-performing team and shape the future of their data platform. The Role: This is a strategic leadership role responsible for driving the design, development, and delivery of a scalable and robust data platform. You'll manage and mentor a team of data engineers, ensuring the platform … supports business intelligence, analytics, and machine learning initiatives across the organisation. You'll work closely with product managers, data scientists, and senior stakeholders to translate business needs into technical solutions, while championing best practices in data governance, security, and performance. The Skill Requirements: We're looking for candidates with a blend of the following: Proven experience in data engineering … with 2+ years in a technical leadership or management role Strong technical proficiency in data modelling, data warehousing, and distributed systems Hands-on experience with cloud data services (AWS Redshift, Glue, EMR or equivalent) Solid programming skills in Python and SQL Familiarity with DevOps practices (CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code - e.g., Terraform) Excellent communication skills with More ❯

Function/Area: IT Development Team Reporting to: IT Development Manager Position Summary This role provides technical leadership and guidance to a team responsible for developing and delivering high-quality, insurance-based technology solutions. The technology landscape involves working with third-party insurance software for pricing and policy documents, alongside Microsoft .NET Framework, MVC, and .NET Core for … will collaborate closely with multiple teams—including Business Requirements, Actuarial, Architecture, Security, and Infrastructure—to design, build, and support applications that meet business objectives. This is a hands-on technical role that requires strong leadership, deep development expertise, and a proactive approach to solving business problems through technology. The successful candidate will have experience working in a specialty … insurance environment , with particular exposure to pricing systems such as Rulebook, and will work closely with actuarial and pricing teams to ensure technical alignment with business logic and models. Key Responsibilities Lead the development team in implementing the company’s technology vision, applying modern development practices and frameworks. Design, plan, and document comprehensive technical specifications for system solutions More ❯

POWWR are looking for an experienced Technical Lead to join our UK engineering team and help drive the design, development, and delivery of POWWR’s SaaS energy marketplace platform. In this hands-on leadership role, you’ll guide a team of engineers spanning front-end, back-end, and data disciplines, ensuring architectural integrity, engineering excellence, and continuous improvement. … You’ll champion DevOps principles — automation, CI/CD, observability, and shared ownership — while mentoring engineers and shaping technical direction across multiple product areas. You’ll collaborate closely with product managers, architects, and designers to build secure, performant, and maintainable applications using a modern .NET and Angular stack hosted in Azure . Who is POWWR? POWWR provides advanced platforms … global energy marketplace. Our engineering culture is rooted in collaboration, continuous improvement, and a passion for solving complex problems through elegant, scalable solutions. What will you be doing? Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineers across the full stack — from front-end UI to back-end services and data integrations. Guide development decisions, ensuring scalability, maintainability, and alignment More ❯

Lead Software Engineer – .NET/AWS/Databricks .NET, C#, Python, SQL, Databricks, AWS, Azure, Microservices, APIs, Cloud Security Salary up to £85k Hybrid – Greater Manchester Excellent progression and leadership opportunities Who We Are We’re an established technology-driven organisation focused on building secure, scalable, and high-performing digital platforms. Our engineering culture promotes innovation, collaboration, and continuous … improvement. As we expand our technical capabilities, we’re looking for a Lead Software Engineer to help shape the future of our engineering function. Who We’re Seeking We’re searching for an experienced technical leader to own and drive our back-end and data strategy. You’ll lead teams responsible for designing, developing, and optimising cloud-based … systems, data pipelines, and APIs — ensuring our solutions are robust, secure, and aligned with modern engineering best practices. You’ll work closely with business and technical stakeholders to translate requirements into scalable solutions, fostering a high-performance culture within the engineering team. What You’ll Be Doing Lead the design, development, and implementation of .NET back-end systems and More ❯

an experienced, forward-thinking Head of IT/Development to lead their technology function from their Manchester City Centre HQ. This is a high-impact role combining hands-on technical leadership, software development oversight, and strategic direction. You’ll work closely with the board of directors to define and execute a modern digital, infrastructure and development roadmap—while … ensure the entire technology estate is secure, scalable and future-ready. Key Responsibilities Lead the organisation’s IT, digital and development strategy with a balanced mix of hands-on technical work and senior leadership. Oversee and mentor a small IT team of two, supporting their development and establishing best-practice processes. Bring software development fully in-house, managing and … growing the internal C# development capability. Provide senior IT support across HQ and 100+ UK branches, taking ownership of complex technical issues. Present technical strategies and progress directly to the board, aligning technology with wider business objectives. Manage cloud infrastructure, VMware estates, security, scaling and system performance across the organisation. Collaborate with business units and stakeholders to deliver More ❯

an experienced, forward-thinking Head of IT/Development to lead their technology function from their Manchester City Centre HQ. This is a high-impact role combining hands-on technical leadership, software development oversight, and strategic direction. You’ll work closely with the board of directors to define and execute a modern digital, infrastructure and development roadmap—while … ensure the entire technology estate is secure, scalable and future-ready. Key Responsibilities Lead the organisation’s IT, digital and development strategy with a balanced mix of hands-on technical work and senior leadership. Oversee and mentor a small IT team of two, supporting their development and establishing best-practice processes. Bring software development fully in-house, managing and … growing the internal C# development capability. Provide senior IT support across HQ and 100+ UK branches, taking ownership of complex technical issues. Present technical strategies and progress directly to the board, aligning technology with wider business objectives. Manage cloud infrastructure, VMware estates, security, scaling and system performance across the organisation. Collaborate with business units and stakeholders to deliver More ❯

and automate deployments using Azure DevOps and GitHub Actions. Performed migrations from on-premises or other cloud platforms to Azure, ensuring minimal downtime and business continuity. Developed and maintained technical documentation, architectural diagrams, and runbooks. Participated in capacity planning, disaster recovery, and backup strategies across Azure resources. Stayed updated with Azure features and industry trends, evaluating and recommending new … technologies and services. Provided guidance, mentorship, and technical leadership to junior engineers and team members. Engaged with stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions. Qualifications & Skills: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field, or equivalent work experience. 5+ years in IT infrastructure or cloud engineering, including 3+ years hands-on Microsoft Azure experience. Expertise More ❯

have a desire to use their skills and experience to make a genuine difference, and to work on important services that are relied upon by millions of people provide technical leadership within team, advising and working with developers to identify the best solutions take responsibility for solving complex issues, drawing upon a broad knowledge of web technologies take … application questions may result in your application being unsuccessful A 20 minute telephone interview (may not be required depending on the volume of applicants) a 45 minute pair programming technical exercise - you'll work with a GDS engineer to solve a self contained programming problem given to you in writing. You'll be asked to discuss the problem with … conducted over video conferencing) Depending on how many applications we get, there might also be an extra stage before the video interview, for example a phone interview or a technical exercise. Artificial Intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own More ❯

and Novasol. With over 1.5 million bookings each year, we're proud to offer our guests a choice of over 100,000 properties across 25 countries in Europe. Position: Technical Operations Manager We’re entering an exciting new phase of our tech and product strategy, with a focus on innovation, experimentation, and conversion at the heart of everything we … re looking to make some key hires...are you ready to be part of the transformation and help shape the future of the travel industry? 🏡 About the role As our Technical Operations Manager, you’ll lead the Technical Operations team across the UK and Europe - a critical function ensuring our technology estate remains reliable, secure, and aligned with our … business goals. You’ll oversee the design and delivery of enterprise IT solutions, manage hybrid datacentre and multicloud environments, and provide expert guidance for complex technical incidents, all while leading a team of 11 talented professionals. This role blends hands-on technical leadership with strategic oversight, ensuring operational excellence and continuous improvement across our IT landscape. 🏡 Your More ❯

Microsoft technology stack (.NET Framework, .NET Core, MVC, Web APIs, SOA). This role focuses on translating business needs into high-quality, scalable applications while driving best practices and technical excellence. Key Responsibilities: Lead the development team in implementing modern, efficient, and secure solutions aligned with company strategy. Design and document technical specifications, contribute to IT roadmap initiatives … and testing. Collaborate with Business Relationship Directors, Architecture, Security, and Infrastructure teams to design and support business-critical applications. Evaluate business requirements, design and develop complex solutions, and provide technical leadership across the SDLC. Research new technologies and recommend cost-effective solutions. Support production deployments and provide 2nd/3rd-level technical assistance. Mentor junior and offshore … leading development teams and mentoring others. Customer-focused, with the ability to manage multiple priorities. Experience with insurance or finance data models preferred. Flexible and adaptable to business needs. Technical Expertise: Must have: C#, ASP.NET, MVC, .NET Core, Web APIs, SOA, MS SQL Server (T-SQL, SSIS, SSAS, SSRS), Informatica, Strimm, Tableau/Power BI, SharePoint, Data Modelling, AI More ❯

the office Per WeekSalary : £80,000About the RoleAs part of a strategic shift from vendor dependency to in-house development, we are seeking a Lead Development Specialist to take technical ownership of core financial systems. You will technically lead a small but growing team, bringing critical applications and integrations back in-house and driving modernisation across SQL Server, SSIS … across financial and insurance systems. You will work closely with the enterprise architect and architecture team to ensure robust design and delivery of scalable, high-performing systems.Key Responsibilities Provide technical leadership across development, integration, and analysis functions. Lead Technically and mentor a team of 4 (1 BA, 3 Developers) and support their ongoing development. Own and enhance in … through BAU while supporting new project delivery. Drive adoption of new tools and technologies to enhance team efficiency and data quality. Skills & Experience Strong background in software development and technical leadership. Expertise in C#, .Net, SQL Server, SSIS, and SSAS. Experience in data integration, ETL development, and data warehouse environments. Previous exposure to financial or insurance systems highly desirable. More ❯