1 to 25 of 35 Permanent Technical Leadership Jobs in the North West

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 ❯

A market leader in AI solutions is seeking a well experienced Lead Developer to join their innovative engineering team. You'll be responsible for providing technical leadership, customer-facing (requirements gathering), solution design, delivery oversight for AI projects and products. You'll take the lead in understanding client processes, solution viability and ensuring technical deliverables align. In … on coding expertise with solution viability analysis Experience mentoring developers and enforcing coding standards A strong background in .NET, Azure, and modern AI frameworks Excellent communication skills to bridge technical and non-technical stakeholders A passion for innovation and responsible AI practices Responsibilities: Engage directly with client stakeholders to capture and document business process requirements Translate business workflows … into viable technical designs, backlog items, and deliverables Assess the feasibility and viability of solutions against business needs, budgets, and technical constraints Provide technical leadership across programmes and projects, coordinating outputs across delivery teams Support architects in solution design and integration patterns Mentor developers, fostering skill development and knowledge transfer Lead backlog refinement, sprint planning, and More ❯

Architect to lead the design and delivery of modern cloud platforms underpinning some of the most complex and ambitious programmes in the UK public sector. This is a senior technical leadership role where you will shape cloud strategy, guide multi-disciplinary teams, and work directly with senior stakeholders to deliver impactful business transformation. The Role As a Principal … enterprise scale. Define architectural principles and establish strategic direction across programmes. Collaborate with senior stakeholders, including at executive and C-level, to align technology decisions with business outcomes. Provide technical leadership to agile, multi-disciplinary teams, helping them navigate complex technical landscapes. Contribute to practice growth by mentoring architects and engineers, supporting career development, and driving capability … Containerisation and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes, AKS, EKS, GKE) Cloud security, governance, and compliance frameworks Experience building and maintaining senior stakeholder relationships, presenting solutions, and driving consensus between business and technical teams. Track record of coaching, mentoring, and leading technical teams. Desirable: Experience contributing to business development and account growth. Previous accountability for creating or promoting new products, services 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 ❯

Technical Architect Hybrid role Technical Architect Hybrid role Technical Architect Hybrid role Are you passionate about technology and eager to design innovative solutions that shape the future? My client is seeking an experienced and dynamic Azure Cloud Technical Architect to join their team and lead the way in crafting robust, scalable, and efficient systems that meet … the needs of stakeholders. As a Technical Architect, you will play a pivotal role in translating business requirements into effective technical solutions. You will oversee the design and implementation of software systems, ensure alignment with architectural standards, and provide technical leadership to development teams. Your expertise will drive the success of projects and ensure the quality … is based in North West London and you must be able/willing to work on-site three days a week The role is varied and will include Provide technical input into the IT infrastructure road-map, Serve as a technical design authority across both infrastructure and business led projects Production of designs across both infrastructure and business 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 ❯

Senior Cloud Infrastructure Engineer , you will be responsible for leading cloud-related projects, maintaining existing environments, and ensuring best practices in performance, security, and reliability. You will also provide technical leadership and mentoring to other engineers within the team. Key Responsibilities Design, implement, and manage cloud infrastructure (Azure/AWS) Lead cloud migration and optimisation projects Monitor, maintain … Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions Support disaster recovery, backup, and business continuity planning Collaborate with stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver effective solutions Mentor junior team members and share technical knowledge Skills and Experience Strong background in cloud platforms (Azure and/or AWS) Proven experience in cloud infrastructure design, implementation, and support Knowledge of networking, security, and identity 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 ❯

Senior Technical Consultant - Copilot (AI Practice) - Remote-first (UK-based) Are you a seasoned technical consultant with a passion for AI and Microsoft technologies? We're working with a leading cloud consultancy that's seeking a Senior Technical Consultant - Copilot to help shape and deliver cutting-edge AI solutions using Microsoft 365 Copilot and Copilot Studio. This … across the business. Responsibilities: Leading client engagements focused on M365 Copilot and Copilot Studio Designing and deploying AI solutions tailored to business needs Collaborating on AI strategy with senior leadership Scoping and creating proposals for client projects Conducting user and data analysis to identify high-value use cases Creating demos and internal showcases of Copilot capabilities Providing mentorship and … technical leadership to junior consultants Supporting Microsoft partnership activities and training sessions Requirements: Proven experience with Microsoft 365 Copilot, Copilot Studio, and related technologies Strong understanding of AI concepts including LLMs, RAG, and prompt engineering Familiarity with Azure services and cloud ecosystems Excellent communication and presentation skills A passion for mentoring and developing engineering talent Experience with distributed 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 ❯

December 2025 Day Rate: £425 (Inside IR35) Onsite Requirement: 2-3 days per week (non-consecutive) The Role We are seeking an experienced AWS Platform Lead to provide both technical leadership and strategic direction for our cloud transformation. You will lead a team of AWS engineers and architects, drive adoption and migration strategies, and ensure secure, scalable, and … Oversee deployment, monitoring, and optimisation of AWS infrastructure. Conduct well-architected reviews and ensure compliance with best practices. Manage project timelines, budgets, and resources. Mentor team members and provide technical guidance. Collaborate with DevOps, Security, and Application Development teams. Drive automation using IaC tools (Terraform, CloudFormation) and CI/CD pipelines. Stay up to date with AWS services and … Experience: Proven experience in leading AWS-focused teams and projects. Strong expertise in AWS architecture, migration, and cloud best practices. Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code and automation tools. Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills. JBRP1_UKTJ 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: Develop novel solutions to evolving technical challenges and emerging issues for complex Radar Systems that our customers and end-user communities are facing Apply a breadth of knowledge, skills and experience of Systems Engineering principles … techniques and governance to steer and develop technical solutions and resolve engineering issues Conduct system design analysis to manage trade-offs of system parameters to characterise and specify robust product design Lead 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: As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted 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 ❯

re looking for an experienced Network Architect with proven operational and design authority expertise in a managed services environment. This is a high-impact role where you'll provide technical direction, client-facing strategy, and design assurance across large, complex accounts. You'll act as the Operational Design Authority, ensuring solutions are aligned with service line strategy, industry standards … and client needs. This role is not purely project-focused - you'll be working at the intersection of technology, strategy, and operations, influencing both technical outcomes and stakeholder confidence. What You'll Do: Act as Design Authority for network services within managed services accounts Provide technical leadership and strategic guidance to clients and stakeholders Lead during major … incidents, working with business and technical leaders Oversee adherence to service line strategy, standards, and practices Manage relationships across internal and external stakeholders, aligning solutions with commercial and contractual requirements What You'll Bring: Strong background as a Network/Domain Architect in a managed services environment Experience as a Service Line Design Authority across large accounts, bids, or More ❯

robust and reliable automated testing solutions against complex microservice based architectures. Experience leading testing across multiple teams in the lifecycle from understanding business needs to delivery into production. Including technical leadership, test generation, reporting, defect management, and continuous improvement. Depth of experience and demonstrable capability in a modern programming language, ideally Java or JavaScript/TypeScript, and automated … package built around your work-life balance which includes: An award-winning environment and culture: Employer of the Year 2023 (Women In IT Awards), Founders Award for Outstanding Digital Leadership 2023 (Digital 100) Flexible working including flexible hours and flex-friendly policies Time off volunteering and charitable giving Bring your authentic self to work with 'I Can Be Me More ❯