Technical Manager

Report to: CEO

Location: St Albans, UK

About the Role

We are partnering with a fast-growing, boutique UK software consultancy that brings complex systems to life through secure, scalable, and resilient technology solutions.

As Technical Manager , you will serve as the technical authority across our engineering strategy, architecture, and client delivery. You will work side-by-side with mission-critical clients, primarily across classified public sector, defence, and high-stakes operational environments, where security-first design is a core requirement, not an afterthought.

This is a hands-on leadership role ideal for a seasoned technical leader or principal engineer who thrives on solving tough architectural problems, defining rigorous engineering standards, and driving cloud-native innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Define the technical vision, architectural blueprints, and engineering standards across custom software and cloud transformation projects.
• Work directly with senior client stakeholders in classified environments to break down complex operational challenges into pragmatic, scalable solutions.
• Embed security, compliance, and automated quality checks into every stage of the software delivery lifecycle.
• Stay close to the code and infrastructure, providing peer reviews, guiding software architecture, and occasionally prototyping solutions when needed

What We Are Looking For

• Must hold an active or recently active (lapsed within the last 12 months) UK SC or DV Clearance .
• Deep experience architecting and deploying solutions on AWS (exposure to GCP or Azure is a plus).
• Strong background in TypeScript / JavaScript and Node.js for backend systems.
• Solid hands-on knowledge of Terraform, CloudFormation, or AWS CDK, along with robust CI/CD pipeline practices.
• A track record of evaluating technologies based on business value, clean architecture, and long-term maintainability over hype.
• Experience operating effectively within Agile frameworks (Scrum, SAFe) in cross-functional client teams.

Why Join?

• Direct influence over secure systems operating in fast-paced, high-stakes environments.
• Enjoy the autonomy, lack of bureaucracy, and direct impact of a nimble consultancy where talent and problem-solving ability are valued above strict tenure.
• Help build systems from the ground up using modern cloud-native patterns and best practices.