Lead Software Engineer

Lead Software Engineer (Security Cleared)

Up to £625 p/d Inside IR35

We’re looking for a security cleared Lead Software Engineer to play a key role in delivering systems that sit at the heart of nationally significant programmes. The work is complex, the stakes are real, and the engineering challenges are anything but routine.

This isn’t a greenfield fantasy or a maintenance slog, it’s a chance to step into a critical environment where your decisions genuinely shape outcomes.

What you’ll be doing:

• Leading a team of experienced engineers in a high-trust environment
• Making architectural and technical decisions that have real-world impact
• Working on systems where security, reliability, and performance truly matter
• Collaborating with stakeholders who understand the importance of getting it right

What we’re looking for:

• Active security clearance (essential)
• Strong experience leading engineering teams or technical delivery
• A pragmatic mindset, you know when to be precise and when to move fast
• Confidence working in environments where detail and accountability matter

If you’re looking for a role where your experience is trusted, your input matters, and the work has genuine significance, this is worth a conversation.