" \u003cdiv class=\"ja-job-details\"\u003e \u003ch2 class=\"title\"\u003eSoftware Technical Lead\u003c/h2\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"meta\"\u003e \u003cul class=\"classifications\"\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"29930\"\u003e Engineering \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"29931\"\u003e Engineering - Other \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"29932\"\u003e Tewkesbury \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"29933\"\u003e Permanent / Full time \u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cp class=\"date-posted\"\u003e 29/9/2026 \u003c/p\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;Tewkesbury (Hybrid - 3 days on-site p/w)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSalary:\u003c/strong\u003e \u0026pound;60,000 - \u0026pound;85,000 DOE\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClearance Required:\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;SC (DV desirable)\u003cbr\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout PentenAmio\u003c/strong\u003e PentenAmio is a leading provider of advanced digital security solutions that power national security and resilience across the UK, Australia and our allies. Focused on solving complex digital challenges that others avoid, we embrace the impossible to deliver transformative technologies that protect those who protect us.\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e Across the UK and Australia, PentenAmio combines a legacy of knowledge and proven delivery across secure mobility and AI-driven deception technologies. Our work spans Government and Defence markets across civil and military applications, powering intelligent advantage on a global scale.\u003c/div\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTypical Activities\u003c/strong\u003e Working in collaboration with customers, Software Engineering, Solutions \u0026amp; Architecture, Product and Programme teams, the Software Technical Lead will provide hands-on technical leadership for the design and delivery of complex software solutions across secure, cloud-enabled and cross-domain environments.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eYou will:\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eProvide hands-on technical leadership across software delivery projects, owning technical direction and architecture\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLead the design and delivery of secure cloud-native, distributed and microservice-based software solutions\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSupport the development of cross-domain and multi-security-domain architectures, ensuring solutions meet customer assurance and information exchange requirements\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAct as the technical authority and escalation point for complex engineering challenges\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLead technical design and code reviews, ensuring solutions meet security, performance, scalability, maintainability and quality requirements\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWork closely with customers and stakeholders to understand requirements, provide technical direction and build trusted relationships\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCollaborate with Project Managers, Product Managers and Engineering teams to support successful project delivery\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSupport bids, technical proposals, project planning, estimation and the identification of technical risks and dependencies\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDefine and promote software engineering standards, quality practices, testing approaches and automation\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEvaluate emerging technologies and contribute to new technical capabilities, engineering roadmaps and future customer offerings\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat We\u0027re Looking For\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eProven experience providing technical leadership within software engineering teams delivering complex solutions\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrong experience designing and delivering secure, scalable and maintainable software architectures\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExperience designing, delivering or operating solutions using Azure, AWS or other cloud platforms\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExperience with cloud-native applications, distributed systems and microservice architectures\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrong understanding of containerisation and orchestration technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExperience delivering software within secure, accredited or assured environments\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrong understanding of secure software development and security-by-design principles\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExperience acting as a technical authority on customer-facing software projects and making architectural decisions\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAbility to translate customer and business requirements into software architectures, technical requirements and delivery plans\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to customers, engineers and senior stakeholders\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDesirable\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eKnowledge or experience of Cross Domain Solutions (CDS) and assured data transfer between different security domains\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExperience integrating systems across multiple security classifications, deployment environments or organisational boundaries\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExperience providing technical leadership across multiple concurrent software projects\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExperience defining testing strategies and acceptance criteria within complex software environments\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExperience supporting technical bids, proposals and the development of new technology or solution offerings\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhy Work at PentenAmio?\u003c/strong\u003e At PentenAmio, we value our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eLife Insurance - 4x salary\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e2:30pm finish on Fridays\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOption to work a 9-day fortnight\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePrivate Health Scheme\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEV Salary Sacrifice Scheme\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSalary Sacrifice Company Pension, matched up to 10%\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e25 days holiday + Bank/Public Holidays\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEnhanced Maternity \u0026amp; Paternity Leave\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cem\u003eAdditional perks:\u003c/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eFree on-site parking\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCasual dress code\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFree fruit in the office\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eQualifications \u0026amp; Eligibility\u003c/strong\u003e To be eligible for this position you must:\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eHave significant professional software engineering experience, including experience providing technical leadership for complex software solutions;\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBe a British citizen; and\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHold or be eligible for UK National Security Vetting (NSV) - SC level clearance. Existing or eligibility for DV clearance would be advantageous.\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e PentenAmio is committed to providing equality of opportunity for all. We aim to ensure our workplaces are free from discrimination and that our current and future colleagues are treated fairly and with dignity and respect. Please inform us of any reasonable adjustments that we may need to make.\u003c/div\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"apply\"\u003e \u003ca class=\"back-link\" href=\"#\" title=\"Back to search results\"\u003eBack to search results\u003c/a\u003e \u003cinput type=\"button\" class=\"ja-button\" data-job-id=\"910105\" value=\"Apply Now\" title=\"Apply Now\" /\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003c/div\u003e "