Technical Lead (Java/Fullstack)
CV-LibraryManchester, Greater ManchesterpermanentPosted: 12 August 2026
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Salary: Up to £85,000
Location: Remote first + 2 days a month onsite in client locations
Clearance: SC clearable (You must be a British citizen and have lived permanently in the UK for the last 5 years)
The opportunity
We're looking for an experienced Software Technical Lead to join a growing consultancy working on complex, mission-critical government projects. You'll be working on code that actually makes the UK a safer place to live. Working in a secure environment, this role will require SC clearance - if you don't already have this, the client can put you through it.
This is a great role for a Senior/Lead Engineer who wants to stay hands-on while taking ownership of technical direction. You'll lead engineers, shape architecture and design decisions, and work directly with clients to turn complex problems into high-quality software.
You'll work across the full software lifecycle, from requirements and architecture through to development, deployment and ongoing support.
What we're looking for
Strong commercial Java experience
Full-stack experience with TypeScript, JavaScript and React
Cloud experience, particularly AWS (Azure beneficial)
CI/CD experience with tools such as GitLab
Experience leading or mentoring engineers
Comfortable engaging with clients and providing technical direction
Consultancy experience beneficial but not essentialBenefits
Salary up to £85,000
Flexible working hours and hybrid working
5 days' external training plus dedicated L&D budget
Dedicated Career Coach and technical guilds
Matched pension and healthcare
Regular socials and company eventsA strong opportunity for a hands-on engineer looking for more technical ownership, interesting projects and a clear route to progress.
Please apply with a copy of your CV and Emma from SR2 will contact potential candidates regarding next steps
Salary: Up to £85,000
Location: Remote first + 2 days a month onsite in client locations
Clearance: SC clearable (You must be a British citizen and have lived permanently in the UK for the last 5 years)
The opportunity
We're looking for an experienced Software Technical Lead to join a growing consultancy working on complex, mission-critical government projects. You'll be working on code that actually makes the UK a safer place to live. Working in a secure environment, this role will require SC clearance - if you don't already have this, the client can put you through it.
This is a great role for a Senior/Lead Engineer who wants to stay hands-on while taking ownership of technical direction. You'll lead engineers, shape architecture and design decisions, and work directly with clients to turn complex problems into high-quality software.
You'll work across the full software lifecycle, from requirements and architecture through to development, deployment and ongoing support.
What we're looking for
Strong commercial Java experience
Full-stack experience with TypeScript, JavaScript and React
Cloud experience, particularly AWS (Azure beneficial)
CI/CD experience with tools such as GitLab
Experience leading or mentoring engineers
Comfortable engaging with clients and providing technical direction
Consultancy experience beneficial but not essentialBenefits
Salary up to £85,000
Flexible working hours and hybrid working
5 days' external training plus dedicated L&D budget
Dedicated Career Coach and technical guilds
Matched pension and healthcare
Regular socials and company eventsA strong opportunity for a hands-on engineer looking for more technical ownership, interesting projects and a clear route to progress.
Please apply with a copy of your CV and Emma from SR2 will contact potential candidates regarding next steps