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Leighton • Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom

Tech Lead - Hybrid

Employment type:  Full time

Job Description

Lead High-Impact Tech Solutions as a Tech Lead at Leighton!

Are you a skilled Tech Lead with a passion for delivering innovative, scalable, and high-performance solutions? At Leighton, we’re looking for a talented technical leader who can combine deep software engineering expertise with strong stakeholder management skills to drive complex projects and build world-class digital solutions for our customers.

Role Highlights

  • Architect, develop & lead high-performance, cloud-native solutions using modern tech stacks (.NET, Node.js, React, and more).
  • Spearhead agile transformations, DevOps best practices, and microservices architectures.
  • Engage with key stakeholders across engineering, product, and business teams to align technical solutions with company goals.
  • Design and implement robust CI/CD pipelines, DevOps workflows, and automation tools.
  • Mentor & lead cross-functional teams, fostering technical excellence and innovation.
  • Work with cutting-edge cloud technologies (Azure, AWS, GCP), Kubernetes, Docker, and more.
  • Drive collaboration between development, product, and UX teams to ensure seamless software delivery.

Why Join Us?

At Leighton, we don’t just build technology—we create value for our customers and empower our people. Here’s why you’ll love being part of our team:

  • Competitive salary & benefits
  • Recognised as a leading workplace for innovation and tech excellence
  • Flexible & inclusive work environment
  • Opportunities for career growth, mentorship & continuous learning
  • A dynamic, forward-thinking culture that embraces technology & innovation

What We’re Looking For

A Tech Lead with:

  • Proven experience in a Tech Lead, Software Architect, or Senior Engineer role.
  • Expertise in .NET, Node.js, TypeScript, React, and modern frameworks.
  • Deep knowledge of microservices, cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), and DevOps practices.
  • Outstanding stakeholder management skills—ability to communicate technical concepts to both executives and developers.
  • Strong experience in API design, system integration, and event-driven architectures.
  • A problem-solving mindset with a passion for leading teams to success.
  • Experience working in high-scale, enterprise environments with complex technical challenges.

Apply Today!

If you're a strategic Tech Lead eager to shape high-impact projects and drive innovation, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and be part of a tech-driven, excellence-focused team!

Company benefits

Bank holiday swaps
Buy or sell annual leave
Enhanced pension match/contribution – 5%
Annual pay rises
Dog friendly office
Work from anywhere scheme – up to 30 days
Teambuilding days
LinkedIn learning license
Work from home budget
L&D budget
Enhanced sick pay
Compassionate leave
Adoption leave
Mental health platform access
Optional unpaid leave
Enhanced maternity leave
Enhanced paternity leave
Shared parental leave
Cycle to work scheme
Fully stocked snack cupboard
Salary sacrifice
Sabbaticals
Skilled worker visas
Employee assistance programme
Employee discounts
Home office set up
Technology Loan
Eye Care Support
Personal development budgets
Further education support
Referral bonus
Lunch and learns
Professional subscriptions
Electric Car Salary Sacrifice
25 days annual leave + bank holidays
Health insurance
Dental coverage
Open to part time work for some roles
Dog friendly co-working space
Buddy scheme
Volunteer days
Life insurance

Working at Leighton

Company employees:

108

Gender diversity (m:f):

64:36

Funding levels:

N/A

Hiring in countries

United Kingdom

Office Locations

Awards & Accreditations

Work-Life Balance

Work-Life Balance

Flexa awards 2025
WFA

WFA

Flexa awards 2025
Family Friendly

Family Friendly

Flexa awards 2025
Most flexible companies

Most flexible companies

Flexa100 2024
SaaS & Software

SaaS & Software

Industry awards 2023

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