Technical Lead - Software Engineering

hackajob is collaborating with BAE Systems Digital Intelligence to connect them with exceptional tech professionals for this role.

Our National Security & Government business is growing and there are an increasing number of opportunities to work with a range of National Security & Government clients to provide solutions that have a real impact.

Be part of a growing team that not only delivers for its clients but also gives back to the community with plenty of opportunities to get involved with local community engagement and outreach activities to help build tech and cyber skills in the region.

Technical Lead - Software Engineering

We are looking for experienced Technical Leads to join our teams following continuous growth and success in the UK Government sector.

Our people are what differentiates us, they are resourceful, innovative and dedicated. We have a mix of generalists and specialists and recognise that this diversity contributes to our success. We recognise the benefits of forming teams from a mix of disciplines, which allows us to come up with cutting edge, high quality solutions.

What background we are looking for:

• Designing innovative solutions that fit within business and technical constraints
• Taking responsibility for the technical output of your team
• Collaborating with other tech leads and architects to join-up solutions
• Communicating clearly and concisely, both verbally and in written form
• Championing quality assurance and best practices and mentoring individuals in their application
• Practical software development in one or more common languages, such as Java, C# or JavaScript
• Cloud platforms, particularly AWS
• Following an agile development methodology, such as SCRUM or SAFe
• Driving innovation within a team of engineers to find new solutions to difficult problems

It would be great if you also had experience in some of these, but if not we'll help you with them:

• A scaled agile framework certification, such as SAFe or
• Experience in full-stack technical design
• Managing stakeholders, including users and management
• Familiarity with security concepts, including secure design and implementation
• Mentoring junior engineers and nurturing their passion for engineering

How we will support you

• Work-life balance is important; you can work around core hours with flexible and part-time working, and many of our roles include hybrid working enabling a mix of working from home and in the office
• You'll get 25 days holiday a year and the option to buy/sell and carry over from the year before
• Our flexible benefits package includes private medical and dental insurance, a competitive pension scheme, cycle to work scheme, taste cards and more
• You'll be part of our company bonus scheme
• You are welcome to join any/all of our Diversity and Support groups. These groups cover everything from gender diversity to mental health and wellbeing.

Security Clearance

Only those with the permanent and unrestricted right to live and work in the UK will be considered for a position within BAE Systems Digital Intelligence. Due to the nature of our work, successful candidates for this role will be required to go through Government SC clearance prior to starting with us.