Lead Engineer - Graduate Program

Anaplan; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading software company in the United Kingdom is seeking a passionate Lead Engineer to spearhead its Engineering Graduate Programme. In this role, you will combine your software expertise with mentoring, guiding graduates through their technical training and professional development. Ideal candidates have significant experience in software engineering, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to nurturing early career talent within a diverse and inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Significant experience as a Software Engineer with strong coding skills.
• Proven ability to mentor, coach, or train junior engineers.
• Strong interest in developing people and supporting early careers.

Responsibilities

• Design the Engineering Graduate Programme for impactful development.
• Deliver technical workshops and act as a technical coach for graduates.
• Foster an inclusive culture encouraging collaboration and learning.

Skills

Software engineering expertise

Mentorship

Communication skills

Agile development practices

Education

Degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering

Tools

Modern software engineering tools

Job description

At Anaplan, we are a team of innovators focused on optimizing business decision-making through our leading AI-infused scenario planning and analysis platform so our customers can outpace their competition and the market.

What unites Anaplanners across teams and geographies is our collective commitment to our customers’ success and to our Winning Culture.

Our customers rank among the who’s who in the Fortune 50. Coca-Cola, LinkedIn, Adobe, LVMH and Bayer are just a few of the 2,400+ global companies who rely on our best-in-class platform.

Our Winning Culture is the engine that drives our teams of innovators. We champion diversity of thought and ideas, we behave like leaders regardless of title, we are committed to achieving ambitious goals, and we love celebrating our wins – big and small.

Supported by operating principles of being strategy-led, values-based and disciplined in execution, you’ll be inspired, connected, developed and rewarded here. Everything that makes you unique is welcome; join us and let’s build what’s next - together!

Your Impact

We are looking for a passionate and technically strong Lead Engineer to play a central role in the success of our global Engineering Graduate Programme. In this unique role, you will combine your software engineering expertise with a commitment to developing the next generation of engineering talent.

Working closely with the Graduate Programme Manager and engineering leaders, you will help shape the design of the programme, deliver technical training, and act as a mentor and coach for graduates. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on both building high-quality software and building the skills of others.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to the design of the Engineering Graduate Programme, ensuring it provides a structured and impactful development journey.
• Support the Graduate Programme Manager in creating rotations, technical training modules, and learning pathways aligned to business needs.
• Provide input on graduate assessment, project assignments, and skill development milestones.

Technical Training & Coaching

• Design and deliver technical workshops, coding sessions, and best practice seminars for graduates.
• Act as a technical coach, supporting graduates in developing their software engineering skills (e.g., coding standards, testing, design principles, agile practices).
• Provide ongoing feedback and guidance to help graduates accelerate their technical growth.
• Serve as a mentor to graduates, offering career advice, encouragement, and professional development support.
• Foster an inclusive and supportive culture where graduates feel empowered to ask questions, experiment, and learn.
• Facilitate peer-to-peer learning by encouraging collaboration and knowledge sharing among the graduate cohort.
• Assist the Graduate Programme Manager with coordinating programme activities, events, and reporting.
• Contribute to graduate onboarding and induction, ensuring a seamless integration into the engineering community.
• Provide feedback and insights on graduate performance, progress, and potential.

Your Qualifications

• Degree (or equivalent experience) in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Significant experience as a Software Engineer, with strong coding, design, and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to mentor, coach, or train junior engineers or students.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly.
• Strong interest in developing people and supporting early careers talent.
• Knowledge of agile development practices, modern software engineering tools, and collaborative development environments.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB)

We believe attracting and retaining the best talent and fostering an inclusive culture strengthens our business. DEIB improves our workforce, enhances trust with our partners and customers, and drives business success. Build your career in a place where diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging aren’t just words on paper – this is what drives our innovation, it’s how we connect, and it contributes to what makes us a market leader. We believe in a hiring and working environment where all people are respected and valued, regardless of gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, citizenship, or any other aspect which makes people unique. We hire you for who you are, and we want you to bring your authentic self to work every day!

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive equitable benefits and all privileges of employment.