Technical Lead, Engineering, AI Engineer (Applied​/Software)

Location: Kingsland

Technical Lead

Location:

Newcastle (5 days onsite) Salary: £80,000 £ 120,000 depending on experience Were supporting a rapidly growing defence technology consultancy as they continue to build a team of exceptional engineers delivering complex solutions across defence and national security environments. They are looking for experienced Technical Leads who can combine hands-on engineering expertise with technical leadership, helping shape solutions, mentor engineers, and work directly with clients.

This is an opportunity to have genuine influence in a growing organisation, taking ownership of technical direction and delivering impactful projects. What youll be doing:
Leading multidisciplinary engineering teams Remaining hands-on with technical delivery Setting technical direction, architecture, and engineering standards Making design decisions and managing technical trade-offs Running code reviews and design reviews Mentoring engineers across different experience levels Working directly with clients to understand requirements and deliver solutions Supporting estimation, planning, and delivery activities Identifying and managing technical debt

What we're looking for:

Strong software engineering background Experience leading technical teams or complex engineering projects Ability to communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences

Experience with modern engineering practices including: CI/CD Infrastructure as Code Cloud platforms Automated testing Containerisation and orchestration Strong ownership mindset and ability to operate in ambiguous environments

Experience with in defence, national security, consulting, or other highly regulated environments would be advantageous. What's in it for you? Opportunity to work across cutting edge technology within AI Private medical Annual bonus Interested? Reach out directly to Erin Robinson at Anson McCade