Technical Leadership Jobs in York

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Principal Architect

york, yorkshire and the humber, United Kingdom
WRK digital
they are seeking a Principal Architect to help define, lead and govern the technology architecture strategy across the organisation. The Principal Architect will provide leadership, technical expertise, and strategic direction to teams, ensuring best practices in software engineering, cloud technologies, and enterprise architecture are upheld. This role spans … strategies leveraging Azure’s suite of services. Ensuring high availability, scalability, and security in cloud deployments. Driving the implementation of Azure-native solutions. Providing technical leadership and mentorship to engineering and IT infrastructure teams. Leading cross-functional teams, ensuring architectural decisions align with business goals. Serving as a … trusted advisor to the GCIO, Director of Enterprise Architecture & Technology Strategy, bridging the gap between technical and business strategy. Advocating for modern architecture patterns such as event-driven architectures and microservices. Maintaining a structured approach to documenting architectural designs and decisions. Ensuring traceability of decisions and impact assessments. Applying More ❯
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Systems Group Lead

york, yorkshire and the humber, united kingdom
Defence
This leadership role blends technical excellence, systems engineering discipline, and strategic oversight to ensure the team consistently delivers high-quality, compliant solutions in a fast-paced engineering environment. Role Purpose As Systems Group Leader, you will oversee the full lifecycle of systems engineering activities-from requirements definition to … planning to support evolving business needs. Key Responsibilities: Lead, mentor, and support a team of systems engineers, promoting collaboration, innovation, and professional growth. Provide technical leadership across system design, development, and testing activities, following structured lifecycle models such as the 'V-Model.' Define and allocate work packages, manage … electrical, software, and other engineering disciplines to ensure fully integrated systems. Continuously improve systems engineering processes and internal documentation. Support business development by contributing technical input to bids, proposals, and customer discussions related to systems engineering. Monitor team performance, provide regular feedback, and support personal development through mentoring More ❯
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Technical Lead

york, yorkshire and the humber, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
ByteHire
Job Role: Technical Lead Reference: BH-350c Working Hours: Monday-Friday Location: Fully remote (UK Only) Job Type: Contract (Outside IR35) Daily Rate: Up to £500/day About the Company: Our Client is a leading digital agency known for crafting innovative, high-profile web experiences. They are currently … seeking a Technical Lead to join their growing team. This fully remote role offers flexibility, autonomy, and the opportunity to work on creative, technically ambitious projects for top-tier clients. Role overview: As a Technical Lead, you’ll engage directly with clients from the early stages of a … project to understand their strategic goals and translate these into scalable, future-proof technical solutions. Your role will span technical planning, leadership, hands-on development, and team mentorship. You’ll operate at the intersection of creativity and technology, helping shape exceptional digital products—from advanced marketing sites More ❯
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D365 CE Architect

york, yorkshire and the humber, United Kingdom
Nigel Frank International
leading the design and architecture of cutting-edge customer engagement solutions. As a recruitment partner, we are looking for a visionary architect with deep technical knowledge and experience to shape and drive the architecture of D365 Customer Engagement. Key Responsibilities Lead the architectural design and strategy for D365 CE … robust, high-performance architectural solutions. Oversee the implementation of D365 CE architecture, ensuring integration with omnichannel capabilities, case management, and customer service automation. Provide technical leadership to development teams, ensuring best practices in customization, system integration, and solution deployment. Conduct architectural reviews and provide guidance on optimizing existing … cloud architecture within the Microsoft Dynamics ecosystem. Experience working in an architect role on end-to-end D365 CE implementation projects. Ability to provide technical leadership, collaborating across technical and business teams to deliver optimal solutions. Strong communication skills, capable of engaging and influencing stakeholders at all More ❯
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Lead Tech Architect

york, yorkshire and the humber, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Anson McCade
Lead Tech Architect - Remote Our client is seeking a seasoned and highly capable Lead Technical Architect with deep expertise in cloud-native architectures. You will lead the design, implementation, and governance of advanced cloud infrastructure solutions supporting mission-critical systems. You will also provide strategic and technical leadership … Kafka for real-time, distributed data processing. Oversee microservices-based system development, with a focus on modularity and Java-based back-end services. Provide technical leadership and mentorship to architecture and engineering teams. Champion CI/CD, infrastructure as code (IaC), and automation for streamlined cloud service delivery. … microservices architecture with hands-on Java backend development. Proficient in CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code (Terraform, CloudFormation), and automation. Excellent communication and leadership skills, with a track record of technical mentorship and cross-functional collaboration. Experience with monitoring/logging tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack) and More ❯
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Staff AI/ML Engineer

york, yorkshire and the humber, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
SR2 | Socially Responsible Recruitment | Certified B Corporation™
ML to take a leading role in defining, building, and scaling their AI and machine learning capabilities. This is a foundational role that combines technical leadership, strategic thinking, and day-to-day development. We are looking for someone who has focused on hands-on coding rather than management … teams to embed intelligent features into our platform. Ensure smooth end-to-end integration of AI/ML functionality within broader product development efforts. Technical Leadership Define best practices for MLOps, model deployment, and performance tuning. Evaluate and implement new frameworks, tools, and cloud-native AI solutions (including … LLMs). Make strategic technical decisions that align with broader business goals. Mentoring & Knowledge Sharing Support the growth of others through coaching, peer programming, and technical reviews. Share learnings and help foster a culture of innovation and experimentation. Problem Solving at Scale Tackle challenges related to data quality More ❯
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Director of Engineering - Cloud Cost Optimisation Platform

york, yorkshire and the humber, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Virtasant
efficiency across multi-cloud environments. We’re looking for a Director of Engineering to lead the continued development of our platform, ensuring both its technical excellence and operational efficiency. This role is a hybrid of technical leadership, strategic direction, and hands-on engineering, requiring someone who can … reduce operational overhead. AI-First Approach - explore ways to integrate AI-driven automation into our platform, from optimisation processes to intelligent deployment strategies. Balance technical & client-facing responsibilities - collaborate with internal teams, clients, and solution architects to ensure seamless integration of cost optimisation strategies. Guide engineering best practices - from … code. Drive a high-performance engineering culture - recruit, mentor, and develop a world-class team. What We’re Looking For: 10+ years in engineering leadership : ideally in a cloud-native, SaaS, or FinOps-focused environment. Strong cloud infrastructure experience: AWS expertise is a must, with a deep understanding of More ❯
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Technical Specialist

york, yorkshire and the humber, United Kingdom
Aspect Software
Job Title: Technical Specialist Location: UK, Remote About Aspect Software: Aspect Software develops world-class Workforce Engagement Management software that empowers businesses to achieve operational excellence. We are committed to fostering a collaborative and dynamic work environment where cutting-edge technology and creative problem-solving converge. Join us as … we shape the future of intelligent systems. Position Overview As a Technical Specialist you will develop and deliver detailed IT solutions through consulting project activities. Responsibilities include client identification through final invoicing for engagements requiring varied interpersonal and technical skills. Technical responsibilities include problem identification, system architecture … and project planning. IDEAL EXPERIENCE Configure programs of high complexity using high level specifications or derived logical processes in at least two or more technical platforms. Builds screens, windows, and reports of high complexity. Assists with design of a business application prototype. Ensures that application design and development meet More ❯
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Senior Solutions Architect

york, yorkshire and the humber, United Kingdom
Virtasant
optimize cloud infrastructure at scale. The Role: Senior Solutions Architect This is a high-impact, client-facing role that requires a combination of deep technical expertise, strategic consulting skills, and strong problem-solving ability. The Senior Solutions Architect will be responsible for designing and optimizing cloud solutions, leading transformations … and owning technical delivery for our clients. This role is ideal for a proactive, self-directed leader who thrives in a fast-moving environment, can navigate ambiguity, and is comfortable challenging stakeholders to drive the right outcomes. You will be responsible for: Architecting cloud solutions that balance performance, security … and cost-efficiency Engaging with clients & C-level executives to translate business needs into technical roadmaps Driving transformation initiatives from cloud migrations to long-term cloud optimization strategies Owning cloud infrastructure & operations defining best practices, governance, and automation Solving complex problems that others may not even recognize, ensuring scalable More ❯
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Client CTO - Field and Frontline services Innovation

york, yorkshire and the humber, United Kingdom
Unisys
CTO will be responsible for both driving individual PLS client strategies and also the overall PLS services Unisys roadmap. The CTO will provide thought leadership and be able to articulate an apply industry trends/areas of focus and also provide insights on how the future will/should … Working as a trusted advisor to the customers in respect of our scope of contracted services, providing insight and guidance on future innovations and technical roadmaps. The individual is responsible for transforming our processes, people, technology and culture, focused on the quality of client experience at all levels, and … building a business case for the customer in respect of new, enhanced or different technologies that would serve its purposes better. Prepare and deliver technical presentations and demonstrations Strong background in Field service delivery, technology, methodology and provide thought leadership in this area of our industry. Provide technical More ❯
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Lead Software Engineer

york, yorkshire and the humber, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Nigel Wright Recruitment
development. Working closely with architects and stakeholders, you’ll ensure reliability, performance, and continuous innovation to meet future business and customer needs. Key Responsibilities Technical Leadership - Provide technical direction throughout the software development lifecycle and aligning to internal best practices. Hands-On Coding - Make direct contributions to … Management and Coaching – Manage a small team of software engineers, providing mentorship and fostering a collaborative culture. The Person Candidates will need a strong technical skill set and experience should include; Strong Software Development Background – Demonstrated proficiency in both Java and TypeScript. Commercial AWS Experience – Robust understanding of the More ❯
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Power Platform Solution Architect

york, yorkshire and the humber, United Kingdom
Adapt 365
security, and compliance. This hands-on role involves designing, building, and testing solutions. Role Overview The Power Platform Solution Architect will collaborate with consultants, technical teams, and stakeholders to define solution roadmaps, ensure best practices, and drive AI-powered transformation in enterprise organizations. Key Responsibilities Solution Architecture & Governance Architect … Platform solutions. Implement governance frameworks and enterprise security standards. Integrate Azure AI Foundry, Cognitive Services, and OpenAI models. Ensure compliance, security, and performance optimization. Technical Leadership & Delivery Lead technical discovery sessions and solution design. Provide technical oversight for Power Platform presales and projects. Develop custom connectors … solutions for scalability and efficiency. AI & Innovation Integrate Generative AI into Power Platform solutions. Develop IP accelerators, reusable templates, and best-practice frameworks. Thought Leadership & Team Growth Act as an SME on Power Platform, AI, and automation. Lead internal expertise and technical skills growth. Give me a shout More ❯
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Lead Software Engineer

york, yorkshire and the humber, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Ocho
with a core UK/Northern Ireland base. The Opportunity This is a strategic hire for a Lead Application Developer who will shape the technical foundation of a new cloud-native platform. You’ll join as one of the first engineers in the UK/Northern Ireland team, working … microservices, data-rich APIs, and resilient infrastructure that scales. This is a hands-on role that also offers long-term opportunities to grow into technical leadership as the team expands. First Principles That Guide Us Our client has a bias for momentum over urgency. They build value by … repeatable wins — not just reacting. They inspect and interrupt inertia. They challenge the status quo when it slows them down. They disrupt and displace technical debt. They don't patch; we fix. They stack small successes. Progress comes from consistently delivering value. They lead with empathy. They support each More ❯
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Chief Technology Officer

york, yorkshire and the humber, United Kingdom
WNTD
Technology Officer (CTO) to lead the rapid development and deployment of AI-ready data centers across the globe. This role is critical in ensuring technical leadership, vendor coordination, and strategic execution of hyperscale AI infrastructure projects. This is a contract-based leadership role ideal for a hands … and has deep experience in data center construction, AI infrastructure (GPU pods), and working with Dell and NVIDIA technologies. Key Responsibilities End-to-End Technical Oversight Lead the architecture, buildout, and commissioning of multiple data centers optimized for AI workloads. AI Pod Infrastructure Delivery Drive the deployment of AI … GPU pods; ensure readiness for NVIDIA-led commissioning; manage Dell integration for hardware infrastructure. Vendor and Partner Coordination Act as the primary technical liaison with Dell (build partner) and NVIDIA (commissioning partner) to ensure timely, cost-effective deployment. Site Leadership & Rollout Execution Oversee simultaneous site deployments across globe More ❯
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Lead Software Engineer - Python (Remote)

york, yorkshire and the humber, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Desera | Life Sciences
their ongoing success and rapid expansion, they are now looking for a talented Lead Software Engineer to join their growing team and drive key technical initiatives. Key Responsibilities Begin your journey by joining an established squad as a senior engineer to get acquainted with the existing tech stack and … to ensure smooth operations. Prioritise, coordinate, and track progress to guarantee the timely and high-quality delivery of all projects. Troubleshoot and eliminate any technical blockers or issues that arise within the team. Conduct in-depth code reviews and offer actionable feedback to your fellow engineers. Provide technical leadership by setting the strategic direction for project architecture and design decisions. Tackle complex system challenges and improve performance across the board. Act as a mentor to your squad, guiding them in both their technical skills and career development. Work alongside product and design teams to transform More ❯
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Director of Engineering

york, yorkshire and the humber, United Kingdom
THRYVE
to lead multiple cross-functional teams and play a key role in shaping the future of its AI-powered platform. This is a senior leadership opportunity for someone ready to scale both people and systems in a low-technical-debt, high-innovation environment. About the Company The company … at scale. With a growing enterprise client base and a product-led culture, the business is entering a new phase of international expansion and technical scale. Why This Role? 👥 Organizational Impact: Lead and scale multiple engineering teams with a focus on delivery, growth, and performance 🔧 Modern Tech Stack: Shape … systems and architecture in a greenfield environment — minimal legacy, maximum innovation 💡 Product Leadership: Collaborate closely with Product and Executive teams to influence roadmap and long-term vision 🌍 Global Reach: Work on a platform trusted by large-scale enterprise clients around the world 🚀 Career Trajectory: Report directly into senior leadership More ❯
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Salesforce Technical Architect - NonProfit

york, yorkshire and the humber, United Kingdom
Opus Recruitment Solutions
Salesforce Technical Architect - Remote - £70,000 - £80,000 Sales Cloud | Service Cloud | Architect | Field Service | Non Profit | Remote Are you a Salesforce Architect looking for an exciting opportunity to make a real impact? I'm working with a leading housing association with over 90 years experience who are looking … for a Salesforce Technical Architect to work on cutting-edge projects that leverage Salesforce to enhance customer experiences and streamline operations. You'll have a strong community impact by contributing to meaningful initiatives that make a positive impact on communities by providing safe, comfortable and affordable homes. Your with … as one of the UK's Best Workplaces, you will have plenty opportunities for professional development and career advancement. Key Responsibilities: Design and implement technical solutions to meet business needs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration and functionality. Provide technical leadership and guidance to More ❯
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Lead Python Engineer - Tech4Good

york, yorkshire and the humber, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Explore Group
Role Overview: As the Lead Python Develope, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the development of our platform. You will oversee the technical architecture, build and lead a team of developers, and ensure that our solutions are scalable, secure, and aligned with our mission. This role is … ideal for someone who thrives in a hands-on technical leadership position and is passionate about building impactful solutions. Key Responsibilities: Lead the design, development, and deployment of scalable, robust, and secure backend systems using Python. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define technical requirements and drive … and contribute to the development of APIs, microservices, and integrations for seamless functionality. Mentor and manage a team of developers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous learning. Ensure the platform’s reliability by implementing best practices for code quality, testing, and deployment. Proactively identify and resolve performance More ❯
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Linked Open Data Developer

York, Yorkshire, United Kingdom
University of York
priorities and to respond positively to complete tasks to deadlines and specified standards in a busy service environment, to communicate complex topics to a technical and non-technical audience, and to lead complex software development projects in collaboration with others, including technical leadership, innovation and problem More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Head of Data Engineering [Riyadh]

york, yorkshire and the humber, United Kingdom
Talent Seed
teams to ensure scalable access to clean, trusted data across the business. Champion self-service analytics by providing tools, documentation, and data literacy support. Leadership & Strategy Build and lead a high-performing, multidisciplinary data team (data engineers, analytics engineers, data scientists). Define and drive the company’s data … in alignment with product and business objectives. Act as a key partner to executive stakeholders, translating data opportunities into business impact. Balance hands-on technical leadership with mentorship and strategic planning. What We’re Looking For Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science … or a related field. 10+ years of experience in data engineering or platform roles, including at least 3 years in a leadership position. Deep hands-on expertise in modern data architecture, pipelines, and tooling (e.g., Airflow, DBT, Kafka, Spark, Python, SQL). Strong understanding of cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP More ❯
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Senior Data Architect

york, yorkshire and the humber, united kingdom
Resourcing Group
term UK Government initiative, you'll influence the architecture of a cutting-edge data and technology ecosystem. If you're driven by solving complex technical challenges and designing secure, scalable solutions with lasting impact—this role is for you. Your Role As a Senior Technical Architect, you'll … governance and assurance processes Mentor developers and junior architects to drive best practice About You We're looking for someone confident in bridging the technical and strategic. You'll have experience across data and software architecture, with strong stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to steer complex projects to … GDPR, ISO, etc.) Solid background in relational and columnar database design Proficiency with BI tools and event-driven architectures Clear communicator with experience writing technical documentation Comfortable working with Agile, TOGAF, or similar frameworks Desirable: Experience with Python and data libraries (Pandas, Scikit-learn) Knowledge of ETL tools (Airflow More ❯
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Senior Java Software Engineer

york, yorkshire and the humber, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Lorien
closely and collaboratively with the Product team to ensure secure, scalable, high performing applications are aligned to business needs. This role will include some technical leadership, mentor colleagues and actively contribute to improvement initiatives and making the most out of modern technologies and innovative solutions. Technical Skills … Java Spring Boot Kubernetes AWS - Lambda, EC2, S3, RDS, DynamoDB) Demonstratable knowledge of DevOps culture, processes, technical practices and tools (IaC - Terraform) Experience with React and TypeScript REST Web services Experience of working in a Agile environment This role is on a remote basis with no requirement to be More ❯
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Tech Lead – Shopify Agency (UK Remote)

york, yorkshire and the humber, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Underwaterpistol (Shopify Plus Agency)
is looking for a hands-on Tech Lead to join our growing agency. You’ll be stepping into a pivot agency role as our technical figurehead. This is a critical role in both coaching and supporting our dev team and delivering best-in-class ecommerce experiences on Shopify Plus. … What You’ll Do Act as technical figurehead , working with developers to remove blockers, ideate and shape best-in-class technical solutions and guiding architectural decisions Lead and mentor a talented team of developers, owning 1:1s, coaching, performance reviews within the dev teams Collaborate closely with project … managers, designers, and strategists to ensure smooth and scalable project delivery within the technical disciplines Maintain high standards for code quality, technical documentation, and knowledge sharing Champion innovation within the team and keep us sharp on new Shopify and web technologies 🧩 What You Bring Extensive experience with Shopify More ❯
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Lead Oracle Data Engineer

york, yorkshire and the humber, United Kingdom
developrec
and validation of migrated data to ensure completeness and accuracy. Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation of migration strategies, standards, and processes. Provide mentorship and technical leadership to team members. Essential Skills & Experience Extensive experience as an Oracle DBA with deep expertise in Oracle Exadata. Strong knowledge of Oracle … clients include leading organisations across commodities, energy trading, finance, digital, and public sectors. The company is driven by a culture of Care, Quality, and Leadership, and is committed to delivering business value through technological excellence. They pride themselves on working in close partnership with clients and users, utilising modern More ❯
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Senior Java Software Engineer

york, yorkshire and the humber, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
G.Digital
functional teams to define, design, and ship new features Ensure the best possible performance, quality, and responsiveness of applications Mentor junior developers and provide technical leadership Advocate for clean, scalable, and maintainable code ✅ What you will need: 5+ years of professional Java development experience Experience working with TypeScript More ❯
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Technical Leadership
York
25th Percentile
£61,250
Median
£62,500
75th Percentile
£63,750