Software Engineering Team Lead

Job Title: Software Engineering Team LeadLocation: Gloucester, United KingdomClearance Required: SC to start / eDVEmployment Type: Permanent Full-time (37.5 hrs/week) Monday ThursdayAn excellent opportunity has arisen for a highly capable Software Engineering Team Lead to join a well-established and technically advanced programme. This position offers a chance to combine technical expertise with team leadership, delivering secure, high-quality software solutions in a mission-focused environment.We are looking for someone with a strong software engineering background and hands-on experience in modern practices such as DevSecOps, cloud migration, microservices architecture, and infrastructure as code. In this role, you will provide both technical direction and personnel leadership, supporting the development of innovative, scalable systems, while mentoring a talented team of engineers.Key Responsibilities: Lead a cross-functional software team, providing day-to-day technical guidance and staff management.Take ownership of planning, task assignment, and performance feedback.Oversee delivery of high-assurance, secure software in line with stakeholder expectations.Foster a collaborative and innovation-led culture, encouraging engineering excellence.Engage with customer and internal teams to align approaches, standardise practices, and drive improvements.Support engineering lifecycle activities including architecture, development, deployment, and testing. Essential Skills and ..... full job details .....