Lead Developer

TXP

📍 Manchester, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom

Full-time computer-and-mathematical Posted June 13, 2026

Job Description

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...