1 to 25 of 30 Permanent Lead Jobs in South Wales

Job Title: Tech Lead Location: Remote-first (Cardiff office twice a month) Salary: £85,000 per annum We are looking for a Lead Engineer who can take responsibility for shaping their AWS-based architecture while remaining close to the code. This is not a management role in the traditional sense — the expectation is technical leadership through decision-making, problem-solving … with distributed systems or progressive web applications. Think carefully about problems, explore alternatives, and can explain the reasoning behind their choices. This role may suit someone currently working as Lead Developer/Senior Software Engineer Lead DevOps Engineer Solutions Architect with hands-on coding experience Senior Data Engineer with strong AWS expertise Technical Lead in a small-to-medium software More ❯

Job Title: Tech Lead Location: Remote-first (Cardiff office twice a month) Salary: £85,000 per annum We are looking for a Lead Engineer who can take responsibility for shaping their AWS-based architecture while remaining close to the code. This is not a management role in the traditional sense — the expectation is technical leadership through decision-making, problem-solving … with distributed systems or progressive web applications. Think carefully about problems, explore alternatives, and can explain the reasoning behind their choices. This role may suit someone currently working as Lead Developer/Senior Software Engineer Lead DevOps Engineer Solutions Architect with hands-on coding experience Senior Data Engineer with strong AWS expertise Technical Lead in a small-to-medium software More ❯

Lead Software Engineer – Quality Engineering Focus (Hybrid – Telford) Location: Telford (Hybrid – 40–70% on-site) Salary: Up to £100,000 + benefits Type: Full-time | Permanent Clearance: Must be eligible for SC clearance Are you a senior Software Engineer/Quality Engineering specialist looking to take a leading role in Agile delivery teams? This is a hands-on leadership opportunity … where you will shape engineering practices, drive automation, and mentor the next generation of engineers while delivering high-impact digital services. What You'll Do Lead complex engineering projects, ensuring high-quality deliverables and timely delivery Drive innovation in test automation, QA processes, and engineering practices Mentor and develop junior and mid-level engineers Collaborate across multi-disciplinary Agile teams … solving, communication, and project management skills Experience working in self-empowered, multi-disciplinary Agile teams Ability to influence and shape technical culture across the engineering function Why This Role? Lead high-impact digital services with cutting-edge technologies Work in a mature Agile environment with collaborative, multi-disciplinary teams Competitive salary up to £100k + benefits Hybrid working More ❯

Role: AEM Technical Lead Salary: Up to £84,000 Location: South Wales HQ – Remote First policy Sanderson are partnering with a leading financial services organisation seeking a AEM Technical Lead to drive digital transformation through effective use of data and customer insights. As a senior technical leader, you’ll oversee solution design from requirements through to delivery, ensuring high standards … best practices, and technical alignment across internal teams and external partners. Key Responsibilities Design and deliver innovative solutions using AEM, AEP, and related technologies. Lead on technical design, development, testing, and deployment using modern tools and frameworks. Promote Test-Driven Development, DevSecOps, and continuous improvement. Oversee integrations across AI, front-end, and back-end systems. Contribute to the technical roadmap More ❯

Site Lead - Structured Cabling, Bristol We are seeking an experienced and driven Site Lead to oversee the entire portfolio of projects for a higher education campus within the Cabling Services Business Unit at Roc Technologies. This senior leadership position demands a strategic, hands-on professional with the ability to manage multidisciplinary teams, drive financial performance, and ensure the seamless delivery … If you excel in a fast-paced, client-focused environment and are passionate about delivering outstanding service and operational excellence, we’d love to hear from you! Key Responsibilities Lead and manage the campus account, building strong relationships with key stakeholders. Own the P&L, backlog, and WIP, delivering against margin and gross profit targets. Oversee the full lifecycle of … the Modern Network Framework – from design to delivery and support. Lead, mentor, and inspire a high-performing ROC team. Drive consistency through robust processes, standards, and methodologies. Ensure outcomes meet and exceed client expectations. What you’ll Bring Proven leadership experience in a customer-focused or project delivery environment. Strong commercial and decision-making skills. Excellent communication and stakeholder management. More ❯

IAM Lead Salary : £50,000 - £55,000 Location : Cardiff Department : IT Security The role: We're proud to be working with a large financial services organisation in Cardiff that is currently redefining its IT security strategy, and has an opportunity for an IAM Lead to play a key part in its delivery. With Identity & Access Management underpinning its core platforms … a critical step in their journey involves developing an IAM roadmap, and they’re looking for someone with strong experience in building an identity strategy. Responsibilities: Lead the development and delivery of the IAM strategy Collaborate with suppliers and stakeholders to enhance IAM solutions and processes Work closely with Engineers to improve tooling, automation, and security controls Manage daily tasks More ❯

IAM Lead Salary : £50,000 - £55,000 Location : Cardiff Department : IT Security The role: We're proud to be working with a large financial services organisation in Cardiff that is currently redefining its IT security strategy, and has an opportunity for an IAM Lead to play a key part in its delivery. With Identity & Access Management underpinning its core platforms … a critical step in their journey involves developing an IAM roadmap, and they’re looking for someone with strong experience in building an identity strategy. Responsibilities: Lead the development and delivery of the IAM strategy Collaborate with suppliers and stakeholders to enhance IAM solutions and processes Work closely with Engineers to improve tooling, automation, and security controls Manage daily tasks More ❯

DVLA are looking for an experienced Cloud Engineer to join as a Cloud Lead and help drive the next phase of their digital transformation. This is an opportunity to work with cutting-edge cloud technologies and modern engineering practices, building and maintaining the platforms that power essential digital services used by millions across the UK. £55,515 - £80,400 plus … Flexible, hybrid working from Swansea, a great place to work, live and play, with a healthy work-life balance on how and where you work. Jon summary As a Lead Cloud Engineer at DVLA, you will lead one or more Agile delivery squads, following a DevOps model and taking ownership of the full life cycle of your products from design … responsive Responsibilities Promote knowledge sharing and adoption of good practice. Work with technical architects to translate the architectural designs into operations and support technical architects in operationalising the designs. Lead and direct infrastructure specialist teams in building, managing, supporting, and maintaining solutions according to departmental policy (if taking a managerial path). Contribute to the Cloud Engineering community. Provide technical More ❯

DVLA are looking for an experienced Cloud Engineer to join as a Cloud Lead and help drive the next phase of their digital transformation. This is an opportunity to work with cutting-edge cloud technologies and modern engineering practices, building and maintaining the platforms that power essential digital services used by millions across the UK. £55,515 - £80,400 plus … Flexible, hybrid working from Swansea, a great place to work, live and play, with a healthy work-life balance on how and where you work. Jon summary As a Lead Cloud Engineer at DVLA, you will lead one or more Agile delivery squads, following a DevOps model and taking ownership of the full lifecycle of your products from design to … responsive Responsibilities Promote knowledge sharing and adoption of good practice. Work with technical architects to translate the architectural designs into operations and support technical architects in operationalising the designs. Lead and direct infrastructure specialist teams in building, managing, supporting, and maintaining solutions according to departmental policy (if taking a managerial path). Contribute to the Cloud Engineering community. Provide technical More ❯

Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) Tech Lead Java Engineer Location: Cardiff/Remote (1–2 days per week on-site) Contract Length: 6 months (starting ASAP) Day Rate: Up to £550 per day - OUTSIDE IR35 We are looking for an experienced AEM Tech Lead Engineer for a leading digital consultancy. The successful candidate will play a key role in leading the … development of a complex digital platform, providing hands-on technical leadership, mentoring team members, and ensuring high-quality outcomes using Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) and related technologies. Key Responsibilities Lead and mentor the AEM development team, promoting engineering best practices and code quality. Architect and implement scalable, high-performance solutions using AEM CMS, Java (including version 21), REST APIs, Microservices … cross-functional teams to ensure timely and high-quality delivery of platform features. Champion continuous improvement across development processes, tools, and practices. Skills & Experience Proven experience as a Technical Lead on AEM CMS projects. Strong proficiency in Java development, including Java 21 and earlier versions. Deep understanding of RESTful APIs, Microservices architecture, and Spring frameworks. Practical experience with Google Cloud More ❯

Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) Tech Lead Java Engineer Location: Cardiff/Remote (1–2 days per week on-site) Contract Length: 6 months (starting ASAP) Day Rate: Up to £550 per day - OUTSIDE IR35 We are looking for an experienced AEM Tech Lead Engineer for a leading digital consultancy. The successful candidate will play a key role in leading the … development of a complex digital platform, providing hands-on technical leadership, mentoring team members, and ensuring high-quality outcomes using Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) and related technologies. Key Responsibilities Lead and mentor the AEM development team, promoting engineering best practices and code quality. Architect and implement scalable, high-performance solutions using AEM CMS, Java (including version 21), REST APIs, Microservices … cross-functional teams to ensure timely and high-quality delivery of platform features. Champion continuous improvement across development processes, tools, and practices. Skills & Experience Proven experience as a Technical Lead on AEM CMS projects. Strong proficiency in Java development, including Java 21 and earlier versions. Deep understanding of RESTful APIs, Microservices architecture, and Spring frameworks. Practical experience with Google Cloud More ❯

Our client, a global defence organisation, urgently require an experienced Agile Transformation Lead to join their team on a permanent basis. In order to be successful, you will have the following experience: Experience delivering transformation projects and knowledge of both traditional and Agile delivery methodologies Agile Certified, with strong knowledge across Agile methodologies and Kanban Knowledge of Scrum, SAFe, LeSS … Within this role, you will be responsible for: Helping teams improve their ways of working towards better value sooner, safer, happier by adopting various coaching, facilitation and delivery stances Lead and guide cross-functional teams in adopting agile principles and practices, promoting a culture of collaboration and transparency Facilitation of team self-organisation and delivery events as invited Working with More ❯

Technical Lead Live Studio & Virtual Production Bristol (onsite) £80,000 £100,000 per annum + benefits Full-time | Broadcast & Virtual Production Shape the future of live broadcast technology Were hiring an experienced Technical Lead Live Studio & Virtual Production to join a fast-growing broadcast studio at the forefront of virtual and mixed reality content. In this hands-on role, youll … lead on technical delivery, oversee live workflows, and push the boundaries of whats possible with Unreal Engine , Zero Density , and Aximmetry . This is your chance to combine creativity with cutting-edge technology in a collaborative, innovative environment. Your Day-to-Day Lead and manage technical design and setup of virtual and live studio systems. Operate Unreal Engine, Zero Density … benefits package . Apply Now Dont miss this opportunity to be part of the next generation of virtual production innovation . Click Apply Now to join as a Technical Lead Live Studio & Virtual Production and make an impact. JBRP1_UKTJ More ❯

Lead Software Engineer Are you an aspiring, ambitious engineer with skills across the stack who wants to drive AI focused innovation using the latest technology solutions? This is the role for you! I am privileged to be partnering with a SaaS Startup that combines the best in traditional automation technology with the latest innovations in Generative AI to solve real … autonomy to innovate or a failed technical founder who wants to put what you have learnt into a new venture. They are a very open-minded bunch! Being a Lead Software Engineer isn't always an easy job but if you have the willingness to truly innovate as the business scales with the commitment and drive to succeed you will … want to play an integral part in shaping the success of one of the most exciting start up’s in the Midlands please apply now to find out more. Lead Software Engineer Bristol £90,000 plus equity More ❯

Lead Shift Engineer Yolk Recruitment is proud to be partnering with a global leader, renowned for its commitment to innovation, quality, and sustainability. Based in Merthyr Tydfil, this company is a key supplier of high-performance products used in critical infrastructure projects across the UK and beyond. With a strong focus on investing in the latest technology and the continuous … people, this is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking business at the forefront of its industry. This is what you'll be doing In the role of Lead Shift Engineer , you will be working a 4on 4off shift Pattern with allocated 12 day break every 7 rotations. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the shift covering … both proactive and reactive maintenance routines on both facilities and production equipment, ensuring the team are adhering to all Health and safety requirements. As the Lead Shift Engineer this is what you'll be doing Managing the shift and overseeing both proactive and reactive maintenance routines on facility and production equipment, with a particular focus on automation and control systems More ❯

Job Title: IT Helpdesk Team Leader Location: Bridgend, South Wales (travel is expected as part of this role) Salary : £28,000 to £30,000 per annum Job Type: Full time, Permanent Working Hours: 5 days per week, 8 hours per day during our open hours of Monday to Sunday; 08:00 to 18:00 About Us: Flotek Group is one More ❯

and implement a new student records system - an initiative that will shape the future of how we support our students.As part of this transformational programme, were recruiting both a Lead Technical Architect and Programme Lead to play pivotal roles in delivering and shaping this change. Were now looking for a Lead Technical Architect to ensure its successful delivery. As the … with stakeholders including academic staff, administrative teams, project managers, and external vendors, to define non-functional requirements and ensure alignment with business needs. As part of your role, youll Lead the technical architecture design including system integration, data models, security protocols, and infrastructure. Provide technical and strategic direction across systems within or integrated with the student records programme. Oversee migration More ❯

and implement a new student records system - an initiative that will shape the future of how we support our students.As part of this transformational programme, were recruiting both a Lead Technical Architect and Programme Lead to play pivotal roles in delivering and shaping this change. Were now looking for a Lead Technical Architect to ensure its successful delivery. As the … with stakeholders including academic staff, administrative teams, project managers, and external vendors, to define non-functional requirements and ensure alignment with business needs. As part of your role, youll Lead the technical architecture design including system integration, data models, security protocols, and infrastructure. Provide technical and strategic direction across systems within or integrated with the student records programme. Oversee migration More ❯

Creative Lead | Permanent | Bristol | £90,000 - £100,000 + equity Peaple Talent have partnered with a thriving start-up business in Bristol looking to recruit for a Creative Design Lead. They’re at an exciting stage of pre-launch, well-funded, and the team is growing from strength to strength. This is an exciting opportunity to put your own stamp … on Product Design within a growing business, working on brand strategy and creative leadership. Core Responsibilities: Product Design Direction Work with the founders and UX lead to ensure the software product looks great, even though it’s technically complex. Brand and Marketing Design Create and maintain a distinctive visual identity and brand strategy. Design all external materials, website, product visuals More ❯

Tech Lead (Informatica Customer 360 – MDM) Location: Hybrid (Cardiff/Remote – 1–2 days per week on site) Contract Length: 6 months (starting ASAP) Day Rate: Up to £550 per day – OUTSIDE IR35 Overview: An established organisation is seeking an experienced Affiliate Tech Lead with expertise in Informatica Customer 360 (MDM) to lead the design, implementation, and optimisation of enterprise … level master data management solutions. The successful candidate will play a key role in driving data quality, governance, and integration across complex customer data ecosystems. Key Responsibilities: Lead the end-to-end implementation of Informatica Customer 360 (MDM), covering data modelling, integration, and stewardship workflows. Architect and optimise customer data flows across multiple platforms to ensure consistency, accuracy, and compliance More ❯

Tech Lead (Informatica Customer 360 – MDM) Location: Hybrid (Cardiff/Remote – 1–2 days per week on site) Contract Length: 6 months (starting ASAP) Day Rate: Up to £550 per day – OUTSIDE IR35 Overview: An established organisation is seeking an experienced Affiliate Tech Lead with expertise in Informatica Customer 360 (MDM) to lead the design, implementation, and optimisation of enterprise … level master data management solutions. The successful candidate will play a key role in driving data quality, governance, and integration across complex customer data ecosystems. Key Responsibilities: Lead the end-to-end implementation of Informatica Customer 360 (MDM), covering data modelling, integration, and stewardship workflows. Architect and optimise customer data flows across multiple platforms to ensure consistency, accuracy, and compliance More ❯

What you'll be doing Future is looking for Technical Leads to join our growing team. This posting represents an ongoing need across the business. As a Technical Lead, you will help shape and enhance our technology landscape at Future. You will design scalable solutions, ensuring the integrity of our systems, and leading projects that inform efficiency and new ideas … to our Colleague Assistant Programmes Opportunity to purchase shares in Future, with our Share Incentive Plan Internal job family level P4 Who are we We're Future, the global leader in specialist media. With over 3,000 employees working across 200+ media brands, Future is a prime destination for passionate people worldwide looking to consume trusted, expert content that educates More ❯

We are hiring a 12 month maternity cover Lead Technology Risk and Control Analyst role. You will be responsible for improving the maturity and effectiveness of controls across the Digital/Technology teams. Part of this will involve managing an ongoing control test plan and tracking control improvement actions to a successful completion. The role also focuses on how the More ❯

Job Title : Systems Engineering Lead (Embedded Systems & Software) Location : North Bristol - 2 Days On-Site Per Week Salary : Up to £80,000 (depending on experience) Job Overview: The Systems Engineering Lead will own the end-to-end systems engineering lifecycle. You will lead a small team of engineers, working hands-on yourself, ensuring that from initial concept, through development, validation … manufacturing and production hand-over, we deliver high-quality, robust systems that meet strategic objectives. Key Responsibilities: Lead the systems-engineering function: define system architecture, hardware & firmware/software integration Mentor and manage a small multi-disciplinary engineering team, setting objectives, perform reviews & foster professional growth Drive projects from concept through to manufacturing: Work with R&D, hardware, software, quality More ❯

Role Title: Demand Management Contract Demand Lead Duration: 6 month contract Location: Telford, Hybrid 2 days per week onsite Rate: up to £314.21 p/d Umbrella inside IR35 Role purpose/summary Are you ready to work with Contract Areas across the MU and the client to bring in new work, ensuring Capgemini meet the clients’ expectations then the … role of Contract Demand Lead is for you. You will be supported and trained to lead on a specific contract area working in a fast-paced environment, driving process improvement and developing MI to run our business. What will you be doing? Owning requests for costs from the client working closely with the Contract Areas and development teams to ensure More ❯