Lead Software Engineer

Wabtec Corporation; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A global provider of transportation solutions is seeking a Lead Engineer in Cyber Security, DevOps, and UX to enhance the IoT platform's security and user experience. This full-time role, based in Derby, requires strong leadership in technical strategy and expertise in modern development practices. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and experience in leading projects across Cyber Security and DevOps. This position offers competitive remuneration and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Full Stack Developer and technical team leader.
• Strong knowledge of cloud services, CI/CD pipelines, and secure coding practices.
• Experience with threat detection systems and conducting audits.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement security architecture for IoT Edge and Cloud components.
• Ensure compliance with Wabtec Corporate CATO and industry standards.
• Drive automation and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform.

Skills

Full Stack Development

Technical Team Leadership

Agile Methodology

Cloud Services

CI/CD Pipelines

Secure Coding Practices

Python

Shell Scripting

Bash Scripting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

AWS

Kubernetes

Docker

GitLab

Security Scanning Tools

Job description

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Who will you be working with?

Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value‑added services. Whether it's freight rail, transit, mining, industrial, or marine, our expertise, technologies, and people are accelerating the future of transportation.

Role: Lead Engineer - Cyber Security, DevOps and UX

Salary: £Competitive

Location: Derby

Contract Type: Permanent, Full‑Time

How will you make a difference?

We are seeking a Cyber Security, DevOps and UX Lead Engineer to join our IoT and Smart Data team. In this dynamic role, you will be the subject matter expert and technical lead responsible for the security posture, automation, and user experience of our IoT and Smart Data Platform. You will define strategies, implement best practices, and lead projects that enhance security, streamline DevOps processes, and deliver exceptional user experiences.

What will your typical day look like?

• Define and implement security architecture for IoT Edge and Cloud components.


• Ensure compliance with Wabtec Corporate CATO and industry standards (e.g., IEC 62443).


• Develop threat detection systems, conduct audits, and manage risk frameworks.


• Design and implement scalable CI / CD pipelines using GitLab.


• Drive automation and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, Docker, Kubernetes.


• Oversee monitoring and resilience strategies for high availability and disaster recovery.


• Lead user‑centred design efforts to ensure intuitive and accessible platform interfaces.


• Implement UX best practices and design systems, conduct usability testing and continuous improvements.


• Collaborate with architects, product managers, and engineering teams to align technical and business goals.


• Stay current with emerging technologies and drive innovation across Cyber Security, DevOps, and UX domains.

What do we want to know about you?

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field


• Proven experience as a Full Stack Developer and technical team leader.


• Professional technical experience; familiarity with Agile methodology.


• Strong knowledge of cloud services, CI / CD pipelines, and secure coding practices.


• Experience with AWS, Kubernetes, Docker, GitLab, and security scanning tools.


• Python, Shell, or Bash scripting skills.

If you don’t have all the above criteria don’t worry, we would still like to hear from you as we live our values and always put people first and strive to expand what is possible.

Apply today!

Legal authorisation to work in the United Kingdom is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.

• Please note that we do not accept agency candidate submissions without a formalised agreement with Wabtec Talent Acquisition. If you are an agency / third party Recruiter and have not been engaged by Wabtec for this search, we do not owe you a fee if you submit a candidate to the applicant tracking system that is ultimately hired.


• Wabtec Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, or protected Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.

Who are we?

Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value‑added services for freight and transit rail as well as the mining, marine, and industrial markets. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation, and Faiveley Transport, the company has grown to become One Wabtec, with unmatched digital expertise, technological innovation, and world‑class manufacturing and services, enabling the digital‑rail‑and‑transit ecosystems.

Wabtec is focused on performance that drives progress and unlocks our customers’ potential by delivering innovative and lasting transportation solutions that move and improve the world. We are lifelong learners obsessed with making things better to drive exceptional results. Wabtec has approximately 27K employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit our website to learn more! http://www.WabtecCorp.com

Our Commitment to Embrace Diversity :

Wabtec is a global company that invests not just in our products, but also our people by embracing diversity and inclusion. We care about our relationships with our employees and take pride in celebrating the variety of experiences, expertise, and backgrounds that bring us together. At Wabtec, we aspire to create a place where we all belong and where diversity is welcomed and appreciated.

To fulfill that commitment, we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity, and inclusion. We aim to employ the world’s brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. We have created a space where everyone is given the opportunity to contribute based on their individual experiences and perspectives and recognize that these differences and diverse perspectives make us better.

We believe in hiring talented people of varied backgrounds, experiences, and styles… People like you! Wabtec Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, or protected Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.

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