Lead Software Developer

Searchability; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK consultancy is seeking a Lead Software Developer to work on high-impact government projects in London. This role involves providing technical leadership across full-stack solutions while ensuring compliance with government standards. The ideal candidate will have strong skills in Java, React, and AWS, and must have active SC Clearance. This position offers a competitive salary and a hybrid working arrangement, requiring just one day per fortnight in the office.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Training and professional development support

Collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• Active SC Clearance.
• Strong background in Java and React development.
• Proficiency with AWS and modern JavaScript frameworks.
• Experience leading technical teams or projects in an agile environment.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of full-stack applications.
• Provide technical leadership and direction to teams.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver secure and scalable solutions.
• Champion best practices in agile delivery and cloud-native development.
• Mentor junior and mid-level developers.
• Ensure solutions meet government and security compliance standards.

Skills

Java

React

AWS

JavaScript

Agile methodologies

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Job description

Overview

LEAD SOFTWARE DEVELOPER – SC CLEARED

NEW PERMANENT OPPORTUNITY IN LONDON FOR A SECURITY CLEARED LEAD DEVELOPER

• Exciting new opportunity for a Lead Developer to work on UK Govt. projects
• SC Clearance required
• Based in London (Hybrid – 1 day per fortnight in the office)
• Salary up to £90,000 + company benefits
• To apply, email: [e-mail]

The Company

Join a leading UK consultancy delivering innovative software solutions for high-profile government projects. You’ll work alongside talented engineers and consultants to design, build, and deploy systems that make a real impact on national-scale initiatives.

The Role

We’re looking for an experienced Lead Software Developer to take technical ownership of full-stack solutions across multiple government programmes. You’ll guide teams through the entire software development lifecycle — from architecture and design through to implementation and delivery — ensuring best practices, scalability, and security throughout.

This is a hands-on leadership position where you’ll balance technical delivery with mentoring and architectural direction.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and deployment of full-stack applications using Java, React, JavaScript, and AWS.
• Provide technical leadership and direction to development teams.
• Collaborate with architects, product owners, and stakeholders to deliver secure and scalable solutions.
• Champion best practices in agile delivery, CI/CD, testing, and cloud-native development.
• Support and mentor junior and mid-level developers.
• Ensure all solutions meet government and security compliance standards.

Skills and Experience

Essential:

• Active SC Clearance.
• Strong background in Java and React development.
• Proficiency with AWS and modern JavaScript frameworks.
• Experience leading technical teams or projects in an agile environment.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Desirable

• Previous experience working in a consultancy or client-facing environment.
• Exposure to UK Government or public sector projects.
• Knowledge of microservices architecture, DevOps practices, and automation tooling.

Why Join

• Work on high-impact government projects with real-world significance.
• Join a collaborative consultancy that values innovation, integrity, and growth.
• Hybrid working – just 1 day per fortnight in the London office.
• Competitive salary, training, and professional development support.

Ready to take the lead on meaningful projects? Apply now to join a team where your technical expertise drives lasting impact.