Company descriptionLocation: Basingstoke (hybrid working 2 office days per week)nEmployment Type: Permanent, full timenAdditional Benefits: Annual Bonus, Cash-Car Allowance & Private Medical InsurancenThink the AA is just about roadside assistance? Think again.nFor over a century, we\\\'ve been evolving and adapting. Today, as the nation\\\'s leading motoring organisation, we offer a wide range of products and services to millions of customers. From roadside assistance to home and motor insurance, and the latest driving technologies, we have it all. As we continue to expand, diversify, and modernise, joining us as a Value Stream Engineering Lead means you\\\'ll play a crucial role in our success and be part of this exciting motoring journey.nOur Chief Operating Office (COO) are the backbone of The AA, providing both stability and structure to support growth and innovation. We are the drivers of change.n#LI-HybridThis is the jobAt AA, we’re looking for a Value Stream Engineering Lead to join our incredible Digital Engineering team. You’ll be responsible for leading and optimising the end-to-end delivery of value within a specific value stream.nThis role involves ensuring that development teams are aligned with business objectives, improving processes, and driving continuous delivery of high-quality products and services. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in agile methodologies, engineering management, and a deep understanding of the value stream concept.What will I be doing?nLead and manage engineering teams to ensure alignment with business goals and smooth flow of value from idea to customer delivery.nContinuously assess and improve value stream processes, implementing best practices in agile methodologies, DevOps, and continuous delivery.nDrive automation and tooling improvements to support efficient and reliable software delivery.nBuild and lead a high-performing team, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.nEstablish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure value stream effectiveness, and present regular reports to senior management.nEnsure engineering practices adhere to high standards of quality and reliability, enforcing best practices in testing, code review, and quality assurance.nWhat do I need?nExtensive experience in software engineering, including design, development, testing, and deployment, with a deep knowledge of agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, Lean) and value stream mapping.nStrong demonstrable experience with managing complex digital platform projects from inception to delivery within variety of scope and scale.nProficiency in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and a strong understanding of security principles and best practices for digital platforms.nProven experience in leading and managing cross-functional teams, with strong interpersonal skills to effectively communicate and collaborate with various stakeholders.nHighly numerate, analytical, and innovative, with the ability to identify, nurture, and scale new opportunities while being persuasive and resilient under pressure.nAdaptable and flexible, with the ability to prioritise, manage, and deliver under tight or conflicting deadlines.nAdditional informationWe’re always looking to recognise and reward our employees for the work they do. As a valued member of The AA team, you’ll have access to a range of benefits including:nn25 days annual leave plus bank holidays + holiday buying schemenWorksave pension scheme with up to 7% employer contributionnFree AA breakdown membership from Day 1 plus 50% discount for family and friendsnDiscounts on AA products including car and home insurancenEmployee discount scheme that gives you access to a car salary sacrifice scheme plus great discounts on healthcare, shopping, holidays and morenCompany funded life assurancenDiverse learning and development opportunities to support you to progress in your careernDedicated Employee Assistance Programme and a 24/7 remote GP service for you and your familynnPlus, so much more!nWe’re an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from everyone. The AA values diversity and the difference this brings to our culture and our customers. We actively seek people from diverse backgrounds to join us and become part of an inclusive company where you can be yourself, be empowered to be your best and feel like you truly belong. We have five communities to bring together people with shared characteristics and backgrounds and drive positive change.n#LI-HH