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Posted 26 July, 2026

Technical Lead

Anson Mccade
Tyne and Wear, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Technical LeadLocation: Newcastle (5 days onsite)\n
Salary: £80,000£120,000 depending on experience\n
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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.

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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.

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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:\n
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  • Leading multidisciplinary engineering teams
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  • Remaining hands-on with technical delivery
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  • Setting technical direction, architecture, and engineering standards
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  • Making design decisions and managing technical trade-offs
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  • Running code reviews and design reviews
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  • Mentoring engineers across different experience levels
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  • Working directly with clients to understand requirements and deliver solutions
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  • Supporting estimation, planning, and delivery activities
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  • Identifying and managing technical debt
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What we're looking for:\n
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  • Strong software engineering background
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  • Experience leading technical teams or complex engineering projects
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  • Ability to communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
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  • Experience with modern engineering practices including: \n
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    • CI/CD
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    • Infrastructure as Code
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    • Cloud platforms
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    • Automated testing
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    • Containerisation and orchestration
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  • Strong ownership mindset and ability to operate in ambiguous environments
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Experience within defence, national security, consulting, or other highly regulated environments would be advantageous.

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What's in it for you?

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  • Opportunity to work across cutting edge technology within AI
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  • Private medical
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  • Annual bonus
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Interested? Reach out directly to Erin Robinson at Anson McCade\n
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