Frontend Engineering Lead (TypeScript

Manchester Metropolitan University; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent UK university is seeking a Technical Lead specializing in software engineering and automation. This role involves providing technical leadership for integrations and RPA solutions and managing a cross-functional team of developers and analysts. Candidates should have a degree in a STEM discipline and at least 3 years of senior experience, showcasing expertise in C#, .NET, and Azure technologies. A commitment to fostering an inclusive culture and supporting flexible working arrangements is essential.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience as a senior developer or technical lead.
• Line management experience of cross‑functional teams.
• Demonstrable experience with enterprise integration patterns.
• Excellent knowledge of design principles for resilient system integrations.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership for integrations and RPA solutions.
• Lead and manage your team within Software Engineering.
• Work with partners to enhance and support key services.
• Drive delivery of projects using agile methods.

Skills

C#

.NET

RESTful APIs

SOAP services

Azure Integration Services

DevOps practices

RPA platforms (UiPath/Blue Prism)

CI/CD pipelines

Git

Test automation

Education

Degree in Computer Science/Software Engineering

Tools

Azure Logic Apps

Azure Functions

Azure DevOps

GitHub Actions

Job description

About the Role

team brings together specialist expertise in software engineering, systems integration, and intelligent automation. As a combined team, we play a key role in enabling the University to work smarter, faster, and more collaboratively.

In collaboration with a partner our Integrations function designs, builds and maintains the services that allow our systems to talk to each other, ensuring the right data gets to the right place at the right time. Using Azure Integration Services, we deliver secure, scalable and reliable integrations that support everything from student administration to classroom technology.

Alongside this, our Robotic Process Automation (RPA) capability uses Blue Prism Cloud to create digital workers that automate repetitive, rule‑based tasks, such as the determination of Fee Status for new applications. These automations free up staff time, improve consistency, and drive efficiency across the University.

Together, we are committed to modern engineering practices, continuous improvement, and innovative problem‑solving. Joining our team means contributing to digital transformation that directly enhances the experience of students, academics, and professional services staff across the University.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership for integrations and RPA solutions, ensuring best practices in architecture, development, and deployment.
• Lead and manage your team within Software Engineering, including recruitment, mentoring, and performance management.
• Work effectively with key partners in integrations and RPA to build, enhance and support key services ensuring effective and efficient solution delivery.
• Drive delivery of projects using agile methods, removing blockers and ensuring alignment with IT strategy.
• Oversee quality assurance, governance compliance, and continuous improvement of engineering processes and tools.
• Engage stakeholders and vendors to design secure, integrated solutions that meet strategic objectives.
• Contribute to strategic planning, resource allocation, and change management initiatives.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and sector developments, sharing knowledge to foster innovation.

Key Skills & Experiences

• A degree/professional qualification in Computer Science/Software Engineering, or another STEM discipline; 3+ years experience as a senior developer/principal developer or technical lead.
• Line management experience of cross‑functional teams including developers, business analysts and testers.
• Demonstrable experience of C#, .NET, RESTful APIs, SOAP services and integration patterns.
• Direct experience applying enterprise integration patterns, Domain‑Driven Design (DDD) and Event‑Driven Architecture using Microsoft Azure Integration Services.
• Excellent working knowledge of concepts such as loose coupling / high cohesion and eventual consistency and their application in the design of resilient and reliable system integrations.
• Proficient in Azure (Logic Apps, Functions, Service Bus) and experience of message queues preferably Azure Service Bus.
• Knowledge and experience of source control (Git, GitHub) and good practice around branching strategies.
• Knowledge and experience of setting up CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps and/or GitHub Actions.
• Experience working/leading DevOps practices across development and operations teams (beneficial).
• Hands‑on experience of RPA platforms (UiPath/Blue Prism/NICE) (beneficial).
• Experience setting up test automation tooling/practices (beneficial).
• Experience operating within environments using TDD and BDD (beneficial).
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Associate (AZ‑204) (beneficial).
• Experience in implementing and operating resilient, secure and scalable by‑design solutions (beneficial).

Assessment Process

To apply, please submit a CV and covering letter detailing your suitability, on the application portal. Assessment will be conducted in two stages – Stage 1 is an informal chat and will be held on 18, 19 and/or 22 December. Those shortlisted in Stage 1 will be invited to Stage 2, a panel interview which will be held in the w/c 05 January. Due to the volume of applications we receive, we sometimes close our vacancies early. It is therefore advisable to apply as early as possible if you would like to be considered for a role.

Inclusive culture

Manchester Metropolitan University fosters an inclusive culture of belonging that promotes equity and celebrates diversity. We value a diverse workforce for the innovation and diversity of thought it brings and welcome applications from local and international communities, including those from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, and LGBTQ+ individuals.

We support a range of flexible working arrangements, including hybrid and tailored schedules, which can be discussed with your line manager. If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or in your role, please let us know so we can provide appropriate support.

Our commitment to inclusivity includes mentoring programmes, accessibility resources, and professional development opportunities to empower and support underrepresented groups. Manchester Met is a Disability Confident Leader and, under this scheme, aims to offer an interview to disabled people who apply for the role and meet the essential criteria as listed in the attached Job Description for that vacancy.