Lead Software Engineer

Lead Software Engineer

Gloucester 77,500 - 96,500 + Excellent Benefits

We're looking for a talented Lead Software Engineer to join a growing team delivering innovative solutions across Defence, Cyber and Intelligence programmes. This is an opportunity to lead the design and development of secure, scalable software systems that support critical national infrastructure.

The Role

As a Lead Software Engineer, you'll provide technical leadership across the full software development lifecycle, working closely with customers, product owners and engineering teams to deliver high-quality solutions. You'll play a key role in defining technical strategy, driving architectural decisions and mentoring other engineers.

Skills & Experience

We're interested in candidates with experience in:

• Software development using Java, Python, C++, Go, Rust or JavaScript/TypeScript.

• System architecture and technical leadership.

• Linux, Git, CI/CD pipelines and automated testing.

• Cloud technologies, particularly AWS.

• Agile development methodologies and collaborative engineering environments.

• Mentoring and supporting teams to deliver complex software projects.

Security Clearance

You do not need to hold clearance before applying. However, you must be eligible to obtain UK DV (Developed Vetting) security clearance, and support will be provided throughout the clearance process.

Disclaimer:

This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission.