Salary: 80,000 - 80,000 GBP per year Requirements:
* 5 years of experience in software engineering, with leadership responsibilities
* Strong expertise in Java, REST, NoSQL, and database technologies
* Experience with CI/CD pipelines and shift-left security principles
* Knowledge of event-driven architectures (Kafka or similar)
* Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation)
* Experience with cloud-native environments (AWS, GCP) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
* Prior experience integrating with ERP or enterprise systems (SAP, Workday, etc.) is a plus
Responsibilities:
* Lead engineering teams and drive technical best practices
* Shape the architecture and design of large-scale applications
* Establish and refine CI/CD pipelines to ensure seamless deployments
* Guide teams on event-driven development (Kafka or similar)
* Participate in product scoping, iteration planning, and strategy alignment
* Lead retrospectives, standups, and cross-team collaboration
* Advocate for engineering excellence, security, and modern development approaches
Technologies:
* AWS
* CI/CD
* Cloud
* Docker
* ERP
* GCP
* Support
* Java
* Kafka
* Kubernetes
* NoSQL
* REST
* SAP
* Security
* Terraform
* DevOps
More:
We are looking for a Lead Engineer with a competitive salary range of £70,000 - £75,000, offering hybrid working with just 1 day in the office, along with 31 days of holiday (including bank holidays). This leadership role allows for strategic influence and the opportunity to work with modern cloud technologies, such as AWS, GCP, and Kubernetes. We provide career progression opportunities and learning support in a collaborative and forward-thinking team. This is a rare opportunity to lead, mentor, and drive innovation in a team that values technical excellence and collaboration. If you want to shape architecture, influence strategy, and work with cutting-edge technologies, this is the role for you. We encourage you to get in touch to learn more or apply today.