Software Engineer

Tech Lead

Location Cheltenham

Location Type Hybrid

Job Type Permanent

Seniority Senior

Salary £85,000

A specialist technology company working in the cyber and intelligence space is looking for a Technical Lead to take full ownership of a live AI-enabled software product and help shape what gets built next.

This is a hands-on leadership role with genuine breadth. You will be evolving an established product through its next phase of growth while also contributing to new products from the ground up. Not just delivery, real architectural ownership and decision-making authority.

What you will be doing:

Leading the technical design, architecture and implementation of a complex user-facing software product. Writing high-quality Python backend code from feature definition through to release. Translating product goals into technical roadmaps alongside the Product Manager. Making key architectural decisions around scalability, performance and maintainability. Leading Agile delivery cycles and mentoring a development team. Collaborating with UX/UI designers to ensure excellent user experience.

What they are looking for:

Strong Python skills, ideally with FastAPI or a similar framework. Solid understanding of relational databases, schema design and SQL. Experience delivering end-to-end software products in an Agile environment. A product mindset, someone who genuinely cares about users and outcomes. Front-end exposure to TypeScript and React is desirable. Background in cyber security, data-driven applications or SaaS is a bonus. SC clearance eligibility is a requirement for this role.

What is on offer:

25 days holiday plus bank holidays, private health insurance, flex cash allowance, 5% pension contribution, annual training budget, one paid professional membership, and a supportive team culture across London and Cheltenham offices.

Interested? Drop me a message and let's talk.