Software Team Leader

Licensed sponsor United Kingdom Full-time Engineering Posted 17 hours ago

My client, a leading organisation in the defence and security sector, is currently seeking a Software Team Leader to join their team in Kent. This permanent position offers an opportunity to work on advanced, technology-led defence systems, shaping a safer future for all. Key Responsibilities: Providing technical and people leadership for software engineering teams delivering safety-critical systems

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Location

United Kingdom

Contract

Full-time

Function

Engineering

Posted

17 hours ago

Occupation

SOC 2134 · Programmers and software development professionals

Going rate

£54,700 a year (£28.05/h)

Visa route

Eligible for Skilled Worker sponsorship

Visa salary

£54,700 · new entrants £38,300

Typical UK pay

£56,914 median full-time

Our reading of the job title, not legal advice — the employer assigns the occupation code on the Certificate of Sponsorship. Going rates assume a 37.5-hour week. How we read this

UK DEFENCE SERVICES holds a Home Office sponsor licence (A-rated · Skilled Worker route), checked against the register published 14 Oct 2026. We read this advert: no sponsorship restrictions. How we check sponsorship

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