Lead Developer
Location
Manchester, Greater Manchester
Job Type
Full-time
Category
computer-and-mathematical
Posted
June 20, 2026
Lead Developer
Location: Manchester (hybrid 1-2 days onsite) - Occasional travel to London
Contract: 6 months
Clearance: BPSS + SC eligible (SC to be obtained in role)
Inside IR35, £725 P/D
Overview
We are seeking a Lead Developer to join a collaborative government digital team, supporting complex system integration and technical delivery. This role is ideal for a senior developer looking to step toward architecture, focusing on technical leadership, stakeholder engagement, and system design rather than hands-on coding initially.
Key Responsibilities
Provide technical leadership across system integration and delivery activities
Support the integration of complex, mixed-technology systems (legacy and modern)
Communicate technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders
Produce high-quality technical documentation and design artefacts
Collaborate across multidisciplinary teams including designers, researchers, and...
Location: Manchester (hybrid 1-2 days onsite) - Occasional travel to London
Contract: 6 months
Clearance: BPSS + SC eligible (SC to be obtained in role)
Inside IR35, £725 P/D
Overview
We are seeking a Lead Developer to join a collaborative government digital team, supporting complex system integration and technical delivery. This role is ideal for a senior developer looking to step toward architecture, focusing on technical leadership, stakeholder engagement, and system design rather than hands-on coding initially.
Key Responsibilities
Provide technical leadership across system integration and delivery activities
Support the integration of complex, mixed-technology systems (legacy and modern)
Communicate technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders
Produce high-quality technical documentation and design artefacts
Collaborate across multidisciplinary teams including designers, researchers, and...