Gatwick
Technical Lead Tech Lead, Software Engineering, DevOps, Agile, CI/CD Pipelines, Digital Systems, Regulatory Compliance, Security Standards, Accessibility Standards, Innovation, Cloud Platforms, ASP.NET, C#.NET, .NET Core, MVC, Web API, Entity Framework, React, Next.js, TypeScript, JavaScript, HTML/CSS, SQL, PostgreSQL, Redis, Hangfire, Azure DevOps • £600-£650 per day via Umbrella, • 6 months initial contract, • 2 days per month at either Gatwick or Cardiff site Join a recognised world leader in regulatory and safety innovation. We are seeking a hands-on Technical Team Lead to spearhead our Future of Technology initiative. This role offers the chance to lead a team of talented engineers, drive technical innovation, and develop digital systems that significantly impact national safety and standards. Note: This role requires eligibility for SC (Security Check) clearance. The minimum requirements include at least five years of continuous UK residency,no criminal record, and a clean credit history (no bankruptcies, CCJs, or significant unsecured debt). Please only apply if you meet these minimum requirements Day-to-Day of the Role • Lead & Develop a High Performing Team:, • Mentor engineers and technical specialists, fostering innovation, continuous improvement, and high-quality engineering., • Champion DevOps, automation testing, and agile principles within the team., • Represent the team within Software Engineering and ISD leadership forums., • Drive Technical Delivery:, • Lead the development of systems supporting regulatory compliance., • Ensure compliance with architecture, security, and accessibility standards., • Oversee scalable CI/CD pipelines and DevOps tooling., • Represent the department in our Technical Design Forum., • Collaborate & Influence:, • Bridge regulatory stakeholders, product owners, and engineering teams., • Advocate for agile and DevOps methodologies., • Work closely with the Head of Software Engineering to prioritise delivery of critical systems., • Innovate & Improve:, • Introduce emerging technologies relevant to digital safety systems., • Enhance automation frameworks, cloud platforms, and CI/CD capabilities., • Continuously refine workflows for security, scalability, performance, and sustainability. Required Skills & Qualifications • Proven experience leading software engineering and DevOps teams., • Strong proficiency in ASP.NET, C#.NET, .NET Core, MVC, Web API, Entity Framework, React, Next.js, TypeScript, JavaScript, HTML/CSS, SQL, PostgreSQL, Redis, Hangfire., • Familiarity with Azure DevOps and modern DevOps practices., • Understanding of accessibility, UI/UX, and responsive design., • Strong grasp of secure coding and code review best practices., • Excellent communication and collaboration skills. Desirable Skills • Experience writing unit tests., • Deployment experience using containers (Docker, AKS)., • Experience with Azure cloud services. In the first instance, please submit your CV.