Engineering Team Lead

Anson Mccade; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing AI-driven SaaS company in Belfast is seeking an Engineering Team Lead to guide delivery and technical direction while remaining hands-on. This pivotal role involves leading a cross-functional team, managing technical delivery, and collaborating closely with senior stakeholders. The ideal candidate has 8-10 years of engineering experience, strong AWS and DevOps knowledge, and proficiency in Java and Python. The position offers a competitive salary, private medical insurance, and various unique benefits including 25 days annual leave along with bank holidays.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Pension scheme

Life assurance

25 days AL plus bank holidays

Birthday day off

Volunteering days

Qualifications

• 8-10 years' engineering experience; 2+ years in a leadership role.
• Strong AWS, DevOps, and cloud-native experience.
• Proficient in Java and Python.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, and delivery of scalable software.
• Remain hands-on with complex technical work and code reviews.
• Manage, mentor, and develop engineers.

Skills

AWS

DevOps

Java

Python

Communication

Job description

Engineering Team Lead

£60000-90000 GBP

Hybrid WORKING

Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland - United Kingdom

Type: Permanent

A growing AI-driven SaaS company is hiring an Engineering Lead to lead delivery and technical direction while remaining hands‑on. This role suits a senior engineer or DevOps lead ready to step into people leadership.

As an Engineering Lead, you'll lead a small cross‑functional team, own technical delivery, and work closely with senior stakeholders to scale a secure, high-quality platform.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, and delivery of scalable software
• Remain hands‑on with complex technical work and code reviews
• Manage, mentor, and develop engineers
• Own sprint planning, backlogs, and agile delivery
• Ensure strong AWS infrastructure and DevOps practices
• Support AI, automation, and CI / CD initiatives
• Embed security best practices and compliance standards

What We're Looking For

• 8-10 years' engineering experience; 2+ years in a leadership role
• Strong AWS, DevOps, and cloud‑native experience
• Proficient in Java and Python
• Experience with agile delivery and SaaS products
• Understanding of AI, MLOps, and automation
• Strong communication and stakeholder skills
• Comfortable supporting US‑based customers

Nice to have

• Startup experience, Azure exposure, UX awareness

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary - £60-90K
• Private medical insurance
• Pension scheme
• Life assurance
• 25 days AL plus bank holidays
• Birthday day off and volunteering days
• Hands‑on leadership role with real ownership
• Opportunity to shape an AI‑powered platform
• Collaborative, high‑impact engineering culture

Apply today to learn more about this Engineering Lead opportunity.

Reference: AMC / AQI / ELead

Postcode: BT1