Engineering Team Lead

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

Job summary

A growing AI-driven SaaS company is seeking an experienced Engineering Team Lead in Belfast. The role involves leading a cross-functional team while remaining hands-on with technical tasks. Candidates should have strong leadership skills and 8-10 years of engineering experience, particularly with AWS, DevOps, Java, and Python. This position offers a competitive salary of £60-90K along with various benefits, including private medical insurance and a generous holiday allowance.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Pension scheme

Life assurance

25 days AL plus bank holidays

Birthday day off and 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.
• Manage, mentor, and develop engineers.
• Ensure strong AWS infrastructure and DevOps practices.

Skills

AWS

DevOps

Java

Python

Agile

Communication

MLOps

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.