Lead Engineer: Hands-on Tech Lead & Team Builder

UK Home Office; Salford; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Civil Service Pension

In-year reward scheme

25 days annual leave

8 public holidays + 1 privilege day

Flexi-time allowance

Job summary

The UK Home Office is seeking a Lead Engineer to balance hands-on software development with shaping technical direction. You will lead Developers and DevOps staff, drive delivery, and ensure engineering standards are followed.

You will collaborate with Seniors and Principals to craft roadmaps and guide strategy while mentoring peers. Applicants should have strong technical roots in Java/Kotlin and cloud/CI/CD practices, with experience in managing multiple delivery teams and engaging with senior

Qualifications

• Hands-on software development and technical delivery experience.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary delivery teams and stakeholders.
• Ability to interpret complex system designs and communicate for non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Drive technical delivery and manage team workload and skills.
• Provide guidance to Developers and DevOps staff and ensure best practices.
• Mentor colleagues and align work with strategy and roadmaps.
• Collaborate with Seniors/Principals to meet engineering standards and deadlines.

Skills

Java

Kotlin

Delivery management

Senior stakeholders

CI/CD

Cloud management

Mentoring

Technical leadership

Job description

The UK Home Office is seeking a Lead Engineer to balance hands-on software development with shaping technical direction. You will lead Developers and DevOps staff, drive delivery, and ensure engineering standards are followed.

You will collaborate with Seniors and Principals to craft roadmaps and guide strategy while mentoring peers. Applicants should have strong technical roots in Java/Kotlin and cloud/CI/CD practices, with experience in managing multiple delivery teams and engaging with senior