Lead / Senior Software Engineer

ECM Selection (Holdings) Limited; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 56,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top Benefits

Medical insurance

Enhanced pension

Job summary

ECM Selection (Holdings) Limited is seeking a hands-on Lead / Senior Software Engineer for a 24 months FTC near Cambridge. The role combines leadership with practical development across React/Next.js and Python/Django, focused on modern web platforms and UX improvements.

You will report to the CIO, lead a small team, and work in a hybrid setup (2 days in the office). The salary is up to £62,000 DoE with a wide range of benefits including medical insurance and enhanced pension contributions.

Qualifications

• Senior or lead software engineer with commercial experience on modern websites or digital platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute as a hands-on software engineer to build modern web platforms.
• Improve user experience and architect scalable frontend/backend.
• Collaborate with external partners and CIO to deliver features.
• Manage direct reports and conduct performance reviews.

Skills

Full stack React

Frontend architecture

AI tools

Cloud platforms integration

People management

React

Next.js

Python

Django

Headless CMS

CI/CD

Tools

React

Next.js

Python

Django

Headless CMS

CI/CD

Job description

Hands-on project software lead for not-for-profit organisation (24 months FTC)

Cambridge - South; to £62,000 DoE + Top Benefits

Based a few miles south of Cambridge, this not-for-profit organisation is helping to tackle human diseases and disorders. They are revolutionising their digital platform and are putting together a dedicated, small team to work alongside external partners. A key position is for a Lead / Senior Software Engineer who reports directly to the CIO and will take a significant role in improving the user experience, and building using modern technologies.

Requirements:

• Demonstrable commercial experience as a senior or lead software engineering working on modern websites or digital platforms with proven full stack engineering skills including front end technologies (React or Next.js). Additional experience with Python / Django for back-end would be desirable.


• Strong understanding of front-end web architecture including React, Headless CMS and relevant CI/CD pipelines.


• Exposure with AI tools for engineering efficiency.


• Experience with scalable, cloud-based secure web platforms, preferably integrating CRM, marketing analytics or payment transactions.


• Experience with line-management of direct reports and performance appraisals would be beneficial.

This is a 24 months fixed term contract (with possibilities of extension). Hybrid work options are available as part of their flexible work policy (2 days in the office). Candidates are expected to have full, unrestricted rights to work in the UK. Strong preference for those living close to the Cambridge area. On offer is a competitive salary and wide range of benefits including medical insurance, enhanced company pension contributions, and wellness and health plan options.

Keywords: Not-for-profit, HealthTech, Modern Web Technologies, React / Next.js, Python / Django, Headless CMS, Front-end / Full-Stack, Team Lead, Hands-on Software Engineering, Cloud, CI / CD, Hybrid, 24 Months FTC