Lead R&D Software Engineer — Hybrid (UK)

Elanco; Hook; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in animal health is looking for a Lead Engineer – R&D to develop innovative digital solutions. You will leverage your experience in cloud-native design, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and ensure adherence to engineering standards. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience and is proficient in TypeScript, Kubernetes, and Agile methodologies. Join a diverse environment dedicated to improving animal health while enjoying a hybrid work setup.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with modern application architecture and cloud-native design patterns.
• Hands-on experience with Kubernetes and Infrastructure as Code.
• Strong software engineering skills including TypeScript/JavaScript and familiarity with Python.

Responsibilities

• Develop and support full-stack digital solutions for R&D.
• Collaborate closely with engineering, product, and platform teams.
• Work across front-end, back-end, and SaaS integrations.

Skills

Modern application architecture

Cloud-native design patterns

DevSecOps

CI/CD and TDD

TypeScript/JavaScript

Kubernetes

Infrastructure as Code

Cross-functional collaboration

Excellent communication skills

Tools

Azure

Google Cloud

Terraform

Python

Databricks

PowerBI

Job description

A global leader in animal health is looking for a Lead Engineer – R&D to develop innovative digital solutions. You will leverage your experience in cloud-native design, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and ensure adherence to engineering standards. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience and is proficient in TypeScript, Kubernetes, and Agile methodologies. Join a diverse environment dedicated to improving animal health while enjoying a hybrid work setup.