Join to apply for the Technical Lead role at The Talent Ladder Tech Lead This role is for experienced Tech Leads who want meaningful responsibility, technical credibility, and the chance to lead teams through genuinely complex delivery. You’ll work on large‑scale digital transformation programmes for major UK organisations, partnering with Solution Architects, Product and senior stakeholders to turn architectural intent into working systems. The work is visible, delivery‑led, and requires judgement rather than process‑following. This is a role for people who enjoy being trusted with decisions and being accountable for outcomes. Why work here

Real delivery ownership you won’t be shielded from complexity or reduced to coordination Serious technical problems modern, cloud‑native systems in enterprise environments Credible architecture partnership architects who expect challenge, not blind agreement Clear leadership remit engineers will look to you for direction, not just task assignment High standards, low theatre focus on quality delivery, not performative process

What you’ll be doing

Leading and mentoring engineering teams across complex delivery programmes Owning technical execution in partnership with Solution Architects Translating architectural designs into robust, scalable implementations Setting and maintaining engineering standards and delivery discipline Supporting engineers through feedback, coaching and development Making and defending technical decisions with senior stakeholders Ensuring systems are secure, operable and maintainable at scale

Must-have experience (non-negotiable)

Clear track record of managing and mentoring engineers Experience leading teams of 48+ engineers through delivery Strong hands‑on engineering background with real technical credibility Experience delivering complex, cloud‑based systems Comfortable operating under delivery pressure and ambiguity Able to explain trade‑offs clearly and stand behind decisions

Eligibility requirements

UK nationality or Indefinite Leave to Remain (settled status) Eligible for UK Security Clearance (SC)

Seniority level Mid‑Senior level Employment type Full‑time Job function Management Industries Strategic Management Services

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