21 of 21 Permanent Technical Leadership Jobs in Manchester

Role Overview We are seeking an accomplished Lead Data Engineer (SFIA Level 5) to provide technical leadership, direction, and strategy across complex data engineering initiatives. This role involves leading teams to deliver resilient, scalable, and standards-driven data solutions, while engaging with senior stakeholders to translate requirements into robust data products and services. The Lead Data Engineer will … standards, embedding best practices, and ensuring delivery aligns with strategic principles. The role also carries line management responsibilities, helping to build capability within the engineering community. Key Responsibilities Provide technical leadership and set the direction for engineering teams and communities, ensuring delivery adheres to data standards and strategic principles. Engage with senior stakeholders to define requirements for complex … Standardise code, product, and service quality across engineering teams by implementing best practices and governance. Design and promote reusable metadata libraries and cross-business standards in collaboration with other technical disciplines. Partner with Lead Data Engineers, Data Architects, and Technologists to design and develop innovative solutions. Continually improve data engineering, automation, and scaling capabilities. Provide leadership and mentoring More ❯

Manchester/Hybrid Employment Type: Full-Time Salary: Paying up to 72k. An established IT Services Provider is seeking a Lead Developer 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 ❯

includes managing the deployment of database servers, storage systems, and associated infrastructure components, ensuring alignment with NHS standards and industry best practices. Furthermore, you will be responsible for providing technical leadership and support in diagnosing and resolving database issues and incidents efficiently. Leveraging your extensive experience and expertise in database technologies, you will guide digital team members in … identifying root causes and implementing solutions to minimize downtime and disruptions to healthcare services, ensuring optimal system performance. In addition to providing technical leadership, you will play a key role in implementing advanced security measures to protect database environments and sensitive data. This may involve implementing access controls, encryption technologies, and monitoring systems to mitigate cyber security risks … experience. Evidence of continued professional development Desirable ILM Qualification ITIL Qualification Project Management Qualification (Prince 2, SCRUM, etc) Skills Essential Ability to coach and mentor staff to develop their technical skills and experience. Able to work on own initiative. Works well as part of a team. Flexible approach to work Excellent interpersonal skills Proven ability to work to critical More ❯

Lead - Java (Digital Consultancy) - Manchester - Hybrid - up to £110K We're partnering with a rapidly growing UK digital consultancy with 500+ employees and offices across the UK. They combine technical excellence with a supportive culture that genuinely puts people first, delivering innovative solutions across finance, E-commerce, gaming, and more. This role is for a tech lead ready to … guide teams, shape system architecture, and deliver complex, mission-critical solutions for household-name clients. What You'll Be Doing Technical Leadership: Confidently discuss technical designs with clients, aligning solutions with business goals. Lead the design, implementation, and documentation of software solutions while ensuring coding standards and codebase health. Hands-On Development: Contribute to coding on projects … as needed, troubleshoot complex issues, and evaluate emerging technologies for relevance to current and future projects. Team Leadership & Development: Foster a collaborative, psychologically safe team culture. Provide mentorship, coaching, and performance management, while promoting continuous learning and improvement. About You Experienced in Scrum/Kanban methodologies. Proven track record as a technical and team leader, balancing hands-on More ❯

environment, crafting an innovative integration strategy, and guiding engineering teams with vision and expertise, this role promises to be both transformative and inspiring. This high-impact role requires broad technical expertise and strategic leadership to unify our technology and align it with business goals. You will collaborate with the IT Infrastructure & Operations Director, and the Head of Security … technology standardisation. Architectural Governance- establish and govern the architecture standards and best practices. Ensure that security, compliance, and data privacy requirements are embedded in all designs and plans. Project Leadership & Execution Support - provide technical leadership and support during the execution of consolidation projects. Act as a technical advisor and decision-maker for architecture-related questions or More ❯

Prestigious opportunity for a Technical Lead - Applications Engineering (AWS) for a pioneering technology team within a Global Financial Services giant. As the technical lead, you will be driving the direction, evaluation, selection, configuration, implementation and integration of new and existing tools and technologies. Following a period of significant expansion, we welcome you to join our success story as … we grow our Manchester team. Our Technical Lead for Application Engineering (AWS) will be responsible for:- Providing expert level IT technical lead services and direction for critical software, middleware, or hardware projects on multiple platforms. Providing technical expertise and completing complex development, design, implementation, architecture design specification, and maintenance activities. Ensuring the viability of IT deliverables. Communicating … issues and implications, evaluating the impact of change requests on technologies. Reviewing and approving documentation and diagrams created by IT team members. Identifying opportunities for continuous quality improvement of technical standards, methodologies, and technologies. Participating in design, code, and test inspections throughout the product life cycle to identify issues. Presenting technical status and issues at milestone reviews. Thoroughly More ❯

Overview ServiceNow Technical Architect - Security Cleared. Business Process Architecture Manager Senior Level Full time Job Title: ServiceNow Technical Architect Associate Manager/Specialist Location: London, Manchester or Birmingham Salary: Competitive Salary & Package (Dependent on Experience) Please Note: Any offer of employment is subject to satisfactory BPSS and SC security clearance which requires 5 years continuous UK address history … 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 … we have with our clients and with the communities in which we work and live. It is personal to all of us." - Julie Sweet, Accenture CEO As a ServiceNow Technical Lead/Architect you Can understand business challenges and architect system solutions with ServiceNow. Are willing to work with global clients across industries in a trusted advisor capacity to More ❯

platforms and pipelines. Develop a 3-month strategic roadmap aligned with the wider Government Data Strategy. Define and embed organisational policies, standards and guidelines for secure, scalable data services. Technical Leadership & Architecture Select and evolve data engineering methods, tools and techniques. Ensure adherence to agreed technical strategies and architectures. Plan and drive delivery of complex data engineering … and security controls. Embed strong data quality, lineage and protection practices across all systems. Contribute to and enforce enterprise-wide data engineering policies and compliance. Required Experience & Skills Data Leadership : 10 years across data engineering, data science or analytics; proven track record setting/executing data strategies in complex organisations. Technical Breadth : Cloud-based data platforms AWS must … lifecycle from prototype to production Government/Public Sector : Experience to GDS-equivalent standards; strong grasp of GDPR, FOI and public-sector procurement. Communication & Stakeholder Management : Able to translate technical concepts for non-tech executives; excellent leadership, mentoring and team-building skills. Performance Analytics : Google Analytics, Google BigQuery, Google Looker Studio, Google Tag Manager Domain experience in benefits More ❯

highly skilled and experienced 3rd Line Infrastructure Engineer to join the infrastructure team. This role requires a true subject matter expert – someone colleagues turn to when the most complex technical issues arise. You will provide advanced troubleshooting, design input, and escalation support across our infrastructure stack, ensuring high availability, security, and performance of our systems. They offer a hybrid … complex and interesting work in the financial sector. Currently 50+ in the technology team with a good company culture. Key Responsibilities Act as the final escalation point for complex technical issues across servers, networks, and storage. Diagnose and resolve deep technical problems, providing clear explanations and mentoring to 1st and 2nd line engineers. Manage, maintain, and optimise infrastructure … performance analysis) Contribute to the design and implementation of new infrastructure projects and improvements. Analyse and advise on performance tuning, capacity planning, disaster recovery, and high availability strategies. Provide technical leadership in areas such as: Virtualised environment performance and uptime Active directory configuration and security Network performance Ensure infrastructure security, compliance, and resilience best practices are consistently applied. More ❯

and influence outcomes. Key Responsibilities Engineer and maintain platforms that simplify payments and optimise business processes. Partner with stakeholders, product managers, and architects to translate business needs into scalable technical solutions. Provide accurate delivery estimates and ensure high-quality output aligned to industry standards. Contribute to Agile ceremonies and ensure best practices across the development lifecycle. Act as a … background in the Microsoft .NET stack . Proven hands-on expertise in: C#, ASP.NET, SQL Server, RESTful APIs Unit testing frameworks. Excellent stakeholder management skills - comfortable working with both technical and non-technical audiences. Demonstrated ability to deliver secure, scalable, and reliable applications. Experience working in Agile delivery environments . Understanding of modern development practices and coding standards. … complex, high-impact solutions in a modern, tech-led company. Clear career development and training support. If you're a Senior C# Developer looking for a role that blends technical leadership, hands-on engineering, and stakeholder influence, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now to explore this opportunity further More ❯

and help shape the future of their platforms. Youll be a key contributor, working on full-stack applications using .NET, Angular, Docker, and AWS. This hands-on role combines technical leadership, product influence, and close collaboration with stakeholders-including senior leadership. What Youll Do: Design, develop, and maintain internal and client-facing applications using .NET and Angular Build … new features using modern tools like Docker and AWS ECS Mentor and support a junior developer through code reviews and best practices Translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions Focus on security, performance, and maintainability in all work Influence architectural decisions and participate in shaping technical direction What Youll Bring: 35+ years of commercial software development experience Proficiency … on impactful, meaningful projects in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment. Benefits: 1 day per week in the Oldham office Flexible working Training budget Apply today and help shape the technical future of my clients growing business. C# Senior Software Developer - Greater Manchester - £50-65K More ❯

re looking for a Lead Platform Engineer to take ownership of the design, delivery, and optimisation of our enterprise cloud hosting platforms. This role combines hands-on engineering with technical leadership, ensuring systems remain secure, scalable, and resilient. You'll drive platform transformation projects, champion automation, mentor engineers, and engage with stakeholders to deliver high-impact solutions that … architecture, DevOps, and automation Collaborate with cross-functional teams on greenfield solutions Lead incident response and root-cause analysis with preventative action Mentor engineers and act as a trusted technical authority Ensure cost efficiency, security, and performance across platforms Essential Skills & Experience 5+ years' experience as a Senior/Lead Cloud or Platform Engineer Hands-on expertise with Azure More ❯

Package: Variable Bonus, Extensive Benefits Package Location: Manchester, Hybrid Are you a Tech Lead looking for your next challenge? This role offers you the chance to take on real technical leadership while driving innovation on projects that truly make an impact. You'll be part of a highly skilled team, working within an organisation that values collaboration, inclusivity … work and team collaboration, supporting engineers while shaping solutions that push forward industry standards. This is a great opportunity for someone who thrives on responsibility and wants to combine technical excellence with helping others grow. You'll thrive here if you enjoy mentoring, influencing good engineering practices, and building platforms or solutions that matter. Role Requirements Lead the design … and development of innovative software solutions for complex customer needs. Take ownership of your team's technical output, ensuring best practices are applied throughout. Work closely with other Tech Leads and architects to align solutions across programmes. Guide and mentor engineers, championing quality assurance and driving continuous improvement. Communicate effectively with stakeholders to ensure clarity across projects. Skills & Experience More ❯

organisation. In this strategic role, you'll act as the Design Authority for a key service line within the networking domain. You'll be leading from the front, shaping technical direction, influencing enterprise-level decisions, and becoming a trusted advisor to clients undergoing digital transformation. This is a hybrid position : primarily based in the North West (linked to the … up to 3 days per week expected onsite in Barrow - travel expenses fully covered . Key Responsibilities Lead architectural design and strategy as the Service Line Design Authority Own technical decision-making and ensure alignment with client and internal standards Act as a technical mentor and provide strategic direction across complex managed services environments Build and maintain relationships … with key internal and client stakeholders Support pre-sales, transitions, and major bid activities with expert-level input Technical Skills & Experience We're looking for someone with strong experience as a Network Domain Architect in a Managed Services environment , who can demonstrate technical leadership across the following: Core Expertise Required: Cisco ACI - multi-site and multi-pod More ❯

Senior Software Architect - Manchester (Hybrid) Help shape the long-term technical direction of a high-scale, low-latency platform used by millions across the UK and US. Role Highlights: £95k + 10% bonus + benefits 2 days/week in Manchester office Flexible start times (7am-10am) Strategic role reporting to the CTO Drive simplification, scalability, and innovation across … business success. The company is undergoing a strategic transformation, modernising its architecture and consolidating legacy systems into a more unified, service-oriented ecosystem. It offers a collaborative environment where technical leadership is valued, and architects play a key role in shaping long-term direction, evaluating emerging technologies, and driving innovation across the stack. Key Responsibilities: Translate complex business … solutions Design and document architecture across systems and platforms Evaluate emerging technologies and manage vendor relationships Ensure performance, security, and alignment with business goals Requirements: Proven experience as a Technical Architect in modern environments Strong grasp of cloud, APIs, microservices, CI/CD, and security frameworks Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills Contact: Philip Boltt at Lorien GlobalIND_PC1 More ❯

on engineering with architectural vision , someone who thrives in shaping strategy, designing resilient systems, and guiding teams towards world-class delivery. What You’ll Do Define solution architecture and technical strategy for a complex, high-scale platform Own end-to-end design across distributed, event-driven systems (Kafka, SQL, cloud-native) Partner with product, engineering, and business stakeholders to … translate vision into architecture Lead technical planning, standards, and best practices across multiple teams Provide architectural oversight and mentorship while influencing build vs. buy decisions Ensure performance, scalability, and reliability are built into the DNA of the platform What We’re Looking For Proven track record designing or architecting distributed, high-volume systems Experience with event-driven architectures and … high-throughput data pipelines (Kafka) Strong knowledge of at least one of: C#, .NET, Golang, or TypeScript , plus SQL/databases Ability to balance hands-on technical leadership with high-level solution design Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Experience in platform modernisation, migrations, or full-scale rebuilds is highly desirable Already started to explore AI in previous More ❯

team. If you're passionate about creating innovative web and mobile applications while ensuring high performance and scalability, this is your opportunity to make an impact! Your Role Provide technical leadership and mentorship to a team of developers, guiding them through collaboration, innovation and facilitation to ensure best practices and high-quality code. Design, develop, and maintain both … to existing systems. Continuously improve our teams' development processes, tools, and techniques to enhance productivity and product quality. Work closely with clients and internal teams to understand requirements, provide technical guidance, and deliver solutions that exceed expectations. Your skills and experienc: Design, develop, and maintain both front-end and back-end components of web and mobile applications using JavaScript More ❯

team. If you're passionate about creating innovative web and mobile applications while ensuring high performance and scalability, this is your opportunity to make an impact! Your Role Provide technical leadership and mentorship to a team of developers, guiding them through collaboration, innovation and facilitation to ensure best practices and high-quality code. Design, develop, and maintain both … to existing systems. Continuously improve our teams' development processes, tools, and techniques to enhance productivity and product quality. Work closely with clients and internal teams to understand requirements, provide technical guidance, and deliver solutions that exceed expectations. Your skills and experienc: Design, develop, and maintain both front-end and back-end components of web and mobile applications using JavaScript More ❯

heart of every solution Contribute to governance, service reporting, customer reviews, and the resolution of escalations Recommend and deliver automations, remote actions, and root-cause fixes where appropriate Provide technical leadership, guiding colleagues and service partners towards continuous improvement Stay ahead of industry trends, certifications, and emerging technologies to deliver best-in-class consultancy Share lessons learned and More ❯

for this role you will have excellent knowledge of - C# (ability to code in C# rather than just review C# code) API Testing Selenium Test automation People Management and technical leadership Market leading software technology company are looking for a Lead QA/Automation Engineer to join their team. Working on an industry leading SaaS product you will More ❯

Java (Digital Consultancy) – Manchester – Hybrid – up to £110K We’re working with a leading UK digital consultancy, rapidly growing across the UK with a headcount of 500+. They combine technical excellence with a culture that genuinely puts people first, delivering innovative solutions across finance, e-commerce, gaming, and more. This is a high-impact leadership role for a … for household-name clients. The Role As a Lead Software Engineer, you will: • Take ownership of the design, architecture, and delivery of scalable, high-performance Java-based systems. • Lead technical direction across multiple projects, ensuring best-in-class coding standards, testing, and performance. • Mentor and inspire a team of engineers, fostering professional growth and a culture of excellence. • Collaborate … directly with clients, product managers, and stakeholders to translate business needs into technical solutions. • Drive innovation and continuous improvement in development processes, cloud adoption, and CI/CD pipelines. • Act as a trusted technical advisor, balancing architectural vision with delivery realities. Tech Stack • Backend: Java, RESTful APIs • Cloud & Deployment: AWS, CI/CD pipelines • Other: Third-party API More ❯