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Experis UK

Newcastle Upon Tyne / Global

Technical Lead

Job Description

We’re looking for experienced Technical Leads to drive delivery across complex, mission‑critical programmes in the Defence & Security sector. This is a hands‑on leadership role where you’ll shape technical direction, lead high‑performing teams, and deliver impactful solutions in challenging environments.

What You’ll Do

  • Lead multi‑disciplinary engineering teams across the full delivery lifecycle
  • Set technical direction, architecture, and engineering standards
  • Stay hands‑on with development while guiding team output
  • Run code and design reviews to ensure quality and consistency
  • Mentor and support engineers at all levels
  • Work closely with clients to shape requirements and build trusted relationships
  • Communicate complex technical concepts to non‑technical stakeholders
  • Plan delivery, estimate work, and manage priorities
  • Balance technical debt with delivery timelines in fast‑paced environments

What You’ll Need

  • Proven experience in a Technical Lead or senior engineering role
  • Strong software engineering background with hands‑on capability
  • Experience leading cross‑functional teams in complex environments
  • Ability to define architecture and make sound technical trade‑offs
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Experience working directly with clients or end users

Bonus Skills

  • Experience in Defence, Security, or other high‑assurance environments
  • Familiarity with agile delivery methodologies
  • Strong understanding of scalable systems and modern architectures

Security Requirement

SC clearance (or willingness/eligibility to obtain) is required.

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