Technical Lead, IT​/Tech, Systems Engineer

Firm

PA Consulting

Belfast, United Kingdom

Hybrid working – office or client site minimum 2 days per week, up to 5 days per week on client site depending on role.

We believe in the power of ingenuity to build a positive human future. We challenge where it matters and own the outcome. We combine strategic thinking, customer‑centric service design, and agile engineering practices to accelerate innovation in a tech‑driven world.

• Collaborate with product, design and a wide range of experts to bring ideas to life through innovative software solutions.
• Grow a flexible career within a trust‑based, inclusive environment that values excellence, innovation and curiosity. Option to progress on a technical track.
• Hybrid working – office or client site minimum 2 days per week.
• Work on a broad variety of projects and tech stacks across seven sectors – each project is unique.
• Join a supportive tech community with knowledge‑sharing, peer support, coaching and mentoring.
• Deepen expertise through a culture of learning and growth – budget to take courses and gain certifications.

• Programming
  
  Languages:
  
  JavaScript/Type Script, Java, C#
• Frameworks:
  Vue/Angular/React/Node/Next, Spring/Spring Boot, .NET/ASP.NET
• Cloud platforms: AWS, GCP, Azure
• CI/CD:
  Jenkins, Git Hub Actions, Azure Dev Ops
• IaC:
  Terraform, Cloud Formation, Azure Bicep
• Pragmatic and safe usage of AI through the SDLC (e.g. using MCP to combine tools in interesting and effective ways).

• Work with agile best practices and cross‑functionally with multiple teams and stakeholders, solving client problems and working on internal projects.
• Steer technical teams through complex challenges and guide clients toward successful digital transformations.
• Provide mentorship to engineers and foster continuous improvement.
• Participate in in‑person white‑boarding sessions and asynchronous communication on Teams.
• Hybrid working – minimum two days per week, varying by role or assignment, up to five days on a client site.
• Work in an environment that deeply cares about its values.

Even if you don’t meet every requirement below, feel free to still apply as we are often hiring for similar roles that your background might be better suited to.

• Experience managing and technically leading a software engineering team.
• Strong soft skills to interact with clients, demonstrating credibility in technology and overall delivery.
• Proven capability in shaping the end‑to‑end software delivery lifecycle, driving improvements across development, testing, deployment, and operations.
• Ability to implement infrastructure‑as‑code, CI/CD and efficient release management strategies.
• Enhance system performance using load testing, caching and optimizing database queries and application logic for better scalability and response times.
• Expertise in modern engineering standards such as TDD, contract testing and secure coding, as well as architectural patterns like event‑driven architecture and platform migration.
• Enjoy problem‑solving and analytical thinking to create long‑term solutions.
• Collaborate with multiple stakeholders in a fast‑paced environment.
• Experience providing technical subject matter expertise to shape bids and client proposals, and presenting proposed approaches to prospective clients during the sales process.

Apply today by completing our online application. Please note that some of our UK roles require a UK security clearance. All employees undergo background checks and must achieve the Baseline Personnel Security Standard; some roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting, requiring at least 5 years of continuous residency in the UK. We therefore ask that you only apply if you meet the residency requirements (i.e. you are a British citizen or have been resident in the UK for the past 5 years).

If you're unsure about your eligibility, review the UK Government’s guidance on security vetting before applying.

We look forward to hearing from you.

• Quick video call with a Tech Recruiter – discussion of application, role and PA.
• Round 1:
  Competency interview (45 minutes).
• Ro…