26 to 50 of 70 Technical Leadership Jobs in the North West

Overview Join us as a Senior PostgreSQL SRE at Barclays where you'll effectively monitor and maintain the bank's critical technology infrastructure and resolve more complex technical issues, whilst minimizing disruption to operations. In this role you will assume a key technical leadership role. You will shape the direction of our database administration, ensuring our technological … key critical skills relevant for success in role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen strategic thinking and digital and technology, as well as job-specific technical skills This role can be based in our London, Knutsford or Glasgow locations. Purpose of the role To apply software engineering techniques, automation, and best practices in incident response … teams to ensure smooth and efficient operations. Stay informed of industry technology trends and innovations, and actively contribute to the organization's technology communities to foster a culture of technical excellence and growth. Vice President Expectations To contribute or set strategy, drive requirements and make recommendations for change. Plan resources, budgets, and policies; manage and maintain policies/processes 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 ❯

an Engineering Manager, you’ll lead a cross-functional engineering team responsible for designing and delivering the next generation of Suits Me’s financial technology platform. You’ll blend technical leadership with people management, helping the team ship secure, reliable, and scalable backend systems that underpin our core financial services. You’ll guide engineers through architecture decisions, foster … of best practices around API design, data modelling, and event-driven architectures Partnering with Product, Platform, and Security teams to ensure our systems are robust, scalable, and compliant Managing technical priorities, resource planning, and delivery schedules in line with strategic goals Contributing to longer-term technology strategy and roadmap evolution What you’ll bring to Suits Me Proven experience … containers, and serverless architectures Deep understanding of system design, distributed systems, and operational reliability Familiarity with cloud-native development (AWS preferred) Excellent communication skills and the ability to align technical delivery with business objectives A collaborative, supportive leadership style that promotes autonomy and accountability An appreciation for the regulatory and security expectations of operating within financial services Standout More ❯

an Engineering Manager, you’ll lead a cross-functional engineering team responsible for designing and delivering the next generation of Suits Me’s financial technology platform. You’ll blend technical leadership with people management, helping the team ship secure, reliable, and scalable backend systems that underpin our core financial services. You’ll guide engineers through architecture decisions, foster … of best practices around API design, data modelling, and event-driven architectures Partnering with Product, Platform, and Security teams to ensure our systems are robust, scalable, and compliant Managing technical priorities, resource planning, and delivery schedules in line with strategic goals Contributing to longer-term technology strategy and roadmap evolution What you’ll bring to Suits Me Proven experience … containers, and serverless architectures Deep understanding of system design, distributed systems, and operational reliability Familiarity with cloud-native development (AWS preferred) Excellent communication skills and the ability to align technical delivery with business objectives A collaborative, supportive leadership style that promotes autonomy and accountability An appreciation for the regulatory and security expectations of operating within financial services Standout More ❯

an Engineering Manager, you’ll lead a cross-functional engineering team responsible for designing and delivering the next generation of Suits Me’s financial technology platform. You’ll blend technical leadership with people management, helping the team ship secure, reliable, and scalable backend systems that underpin our core financial services. You’ll guide engineers through architecture decisions, foster … of best practices around API design, data modelling, and event-driven architectures Partnering with Product, Platform, and Security teams to ensure our systems are robust, scalable, and compliant Managing technical priorities, resource planning, and delivery schedules in line with strategic goals Contributing to longer-term technology strategy and roadmap evolution What you’ll bring to Suits Me Proven experience … containers, and serverless architectures Deep understanding of system design, distributed systems, and operational reliability Familiarity with cloud-native development (AWS preferred) Excellent communication skills and the ability to align technical delivery with business objectives A collaborative, supportive leadership style that promotes autonomy and accountability An appreciation for the regulatory and security expectations of operating within financial services Standout More ❯

testing and treatments Facilities : Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more... The opportunity: This opportunity is for an Engineering Team Leader with a strong technical bias to join the Manufacturing Test Engineering organisation, supporting testing and diagnostics of Missile, Seekers & Datalink systems, sub-systems and circuit cards in manufacture. The Manufacturing Test Engineering organisation … whilst maintaining Test Engineering functional excellence through continuous improvement. Representative at key stakeholder meetings to report progress of Test Engineering actions and align the team with programme priorities. Providing technical leadership and guidance to the team to ensure programme targets are met to agreed time, cost and quality requirements. You will be working with a small team of … dedicated engineers in a fast-paced but friendly and inclusive manufacturing environment. The team has a great mix of personnel ranging from apprentices and graduate engineers through to experienced technical practitioners, all striving to deliver technical excellence across a number of different products in development and production. What we're looking for from you: Minimum HNC level of More ❯

Conduct system architecture design and analysis, ensuring alignment with customer requirements. Perform system integration, verification, and validation activities. Identify and mitigate risks associated with system design and development. Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers. Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives in MBSE processes and practices. Document system design and engineering processes for internal and external stakeholders. Qualifications More ❯

Overview Join us as a PostgreSQL SRE at Barclays where you'll effectively monitor and maintain the bank's critical technology infrastructure and resolve more complex technical issues, whilst minimizing disruption to operations. In this role you will assume a key technical leadership role. You will shape the direction of our database administration, ensuring our technological approaches … key critical skills relevant for success in role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen strategic thinking and digital and technology, as well as job-specific technical skills This role can be based in our London, Knutsford or Glasgow, locations. Purpose of the role To apply software engineering techniques, automation, and best practices in incident response … teams to ensure smooth and efficient operations. Stay informed of industry technology trends and innovations, and actively contribute to the organization's technology communities to foster a culture of technical excellence and growth. Assistant Vice President Expectations To advise and influence decision making, contribute to policy development and take responsibility for operational effectiveness. Collaborate closely with other functions/ More ❯

hazards) - ideally in complex, safety-critical environments (e.g. maritime, aerospace, defence, nuclear, oil & gas and sub-sea) Proven capability in system lifecycle delivery - from concept through to commissioning Demonstrated leadership - either through technical direction, mentoring, or project ownership Chartered engineer or working towards professional accreditation Desirable: Knowledge of platform-level constraints such as noise, shock, or survivability Previous … Mechanical Engineer - Air Purification Systems, you will play a pivotal role in the design and development of submarine Air Purification and Atmosphere Monitoring systems. This includes system-level design, technical leadership, supplier engagement, and the opportunity to steer design architecture across a major submarine programme. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility 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 ❯

in an integrated platform which may involve safety and/or cyber security related activities Knowledge of systems engineering methods and tools (e.g. UML/SysML, CAMEO, MBSE) People Leadership and/or Technical Leadership Subject Matter expertise in one or more Mission Systems domains Desirable Awareness of Engineering and business processes, familiarity with implications of decisions … teams, contributing to secure and resilient system designs while collaborating across multiple disciplines. You will engage with engineers, architects, analysts, and stakeholders to ensure that mission system designs meet technical, operational, and security requirements. The position is based at our Warton site, with regular travel to other BAE Systems locations across the UK and to customer and industry partner More ❯

/SQL Server/Kubernetes C#, Go, React.js, SQL Server, REST & GraphQL APIs, GCP, Kubernetes, Git Salary up to £100k Hybrid - 2 days onsite in Chester Influential, hands-on leadership role with no line management Who We Are We're a fast-growing tech company delivering high-impact SaaS solutions to a global customer base. Our products support critical … our teams are dedicated to building secure, scalable systems that perform at high volume. We've created a collaborative and developer-led engineering culture where innovation, continuous improvement, and technical excellence are genuinely valued. As we continue to scale, we're looking for a Lead Back-End Engineer to help shape the evolution of our platform and lead key … technical initiatives. Who We're Seeking We're looking for an experienced Lead Software engineer with a strong foundation in modern programming principles and a proven track record of delivering robust, cloud-based systems. In this role, you'll provide hands-on technical leadership across key projects, work closely with product and engineering stakeholders, and play a 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 ❯

manufacturing and regulatory challenges. Define integration approaches and design between MES and other systems such as ERP, devices, and machines. Lead requirements gathering workshops and create detailed functional and technical specifications. Collaborate with project managers, developers, and stakeholders to ensure seamless solution delivery. Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior consultants. Support pre-sales activities including product … as Siemens Opcenter, Werum PAS-X, Rockwell PharmaSuite, etc. Knowledge and experience of Tulip, or other low/no-code tools, is an advantage but not essential as extensive technical training will be provided. Proven experience in leading complex MES projects from concept to deployment. Knowledge and understanding of Pharma and Biotech industry & processes. Familiarity with GMP, FDA 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 ❯

project (Outside IR35.) You will work closely with senior stakeholders and the wider team on both high and low level solution design to provide improvements on existing systems. Provide technical leadership and guidance throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring solutions are scalable, secure, and align with business objectives and technology strategy.Your role will also involve risk management, to identify … potential technical risks and develop mitigation strategies. Ensure solutions are designed with security, performance, and reliability. Type: 6 Month ContractDay Rate: Market Rates (Outside IR35)Location: Manchester/HybridStart: ASAP Skills Previous Solutions Architecture experience designing and implementing complex enterprise solutions.Strong background in software development and system integration.Strong understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)Experience with microservices More ❯

project (Outside IR35.) You will work closely with senior stakeholders and the wider team on both high and low level solution design to provide improvements on existing systems. Provide technical leadership and guidance throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring solutions are scalable, secure, and align with business objectives and technology strategy. Your role will also involve risk management, to … identify potential technical risks and develop mitigation strategies. Ensure solutions are designed with security, performance, and reliability. Type: 6 Month Contract Day Rate: Market Rates (Outside IR35) Location: Manchester/Hybrid Start: ASAP Skills Previous Solutions Architecture experience designing and implementing complex enterprise solutions. Strong background in software development and system integration. Strong understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure 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 ❯

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 ❯

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 ❯

professional development. Collaborative Culture: Thrive in a supportive, dynamic environment that fosters innovation and team success. What Youll Do As a Programme Test Manager , you will: Provide strategic and technical leadership across complex test programmes. Define and implement test strategies that balance technical and business risk within diverse delivery environments. Advise on testing processes, frameworks, tools, and More ❯

analysis. The ideal candidate should have experience in SEPA (SCT & Instant), RTGS, ACH, ISO 20022 migration, SWIFT messaging (MT/MX), and cross-border payments. This role requires both technical leadership and business analysis proficiency, ensuring seamless design and implementation of payment solutions while engaging with regulators, payment schemes, and internal stakeholders. Key Responsibilities: Architect and design payment More ❯

analysis. The ideal candidate should have experience in SEPA (SCT & Instant), RTGS, ACH, ISO 20022 migration, SWIFT messaging (MT/MX), and cross-border payments. This role requires both technical leadership and business analysis proficiency, ensuring seamless design and implementation of payment solutions while engaging with regulators, payment schemes, and internal stakeholders. Key Responsibilities: Architect and design payment More ❯

analysis. The ideal candidate should have experience in SEPA (SCT & Instant), RTGS, ACH, ISO 20022 migration, SWIFT messaging (MT/MX), and cross-border payments. This role requires both technical leadership and business analysis proficiency, ensuring seamless design and implementation of payment solutions while engaging with regulators, payment schemes, and internal stakeholders. Key Responsibilities: Architect and design payment More ❯

transformation programme. This is a hybrid role and you will be required to work on site in Blackpool approximately 2 days a week. The Role This position will provide technical leadership and product ownership for the my client's new ServiceNow platform. You'll ensure that ServiceNow aligns with business goals, delivers maximum value, and supports continuous improvement … and platform enhancements-driving innovation and ensuring the tooling supports a modern, efficient service management model. Key Responsibilities Act as Product Owner for the organisation's ServiceNow platform, overseeing technical configuration and development. Lead the onboarding of suppliers and services into the platform as part of a multi-supplier (SIAM) ecosystem. Chair tooling and governance forums to prioritise enhancements … administering, or implementing ServiceNow in an enterprise or multi-supplier environment. Solid understanding of ITIL processes, Agile delivery, and service integration principles (SIAM). Ability to bridge business and technical teams, influencing suppliers and stakeholders. Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Qualifications (desirable) ServiceNow Certified System Administrator (CSA) ITIL Foundation ServiceNow Implementation Specialist certifications More ❯