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Technical Lead (Java/Fullstack)

SR2Rusholme, Manchester🇬🇧United KingdomPosted 22 Aug 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This remote Technical Lead role offers the chance to shape impactful government projects and advance your career with a generous salary and dedicated learning budget. You'll thrive here if you're a seasoned Java/Fullstack engineer eager to lead, mentor, and drive technical strategy within a supportive consultancy environment. Apply today to contribute to critical missions and unlock your potential.

Quick Overview

Salary
£85k/yr
Seniority
Mid Senior
Employment type
Full Time
Work mode
Remote
Location
Rusholme, Manchester, United Kingdom
Posted
3 days ago
AWSAzureJavaJavaScriptReactTypeScript

Job Description

Software Technical Lead - Full Stack Java 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<br />Full-stack experience with TypeScript, JavaScript and React<br />Cloud experience, particularly AWS (Azure beneficial)<br />CI/CD experience with tools such as GitLab<br />Experience leading or mentoring engineers<br />Comfortable engaging with clients and providing technical direction<br />Consultancy experience beneficial but not essentialBenefits Salary up to £85,000<br />Flexible working hours and hybrid working<br />5 days' external training plus dedicated L&amp;D budget<br />Dedicated Career Coach and technical guilds<br />Matched pension and healthcare<br />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

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