Lead Software Engineer

Department for Work and Pensions (DWP); Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

A large UK government department is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to guide engineering teams and influence digital architecture decisions. The role includes fostering innovation through modern practices like microservices and cloud technologies. The organization offers flexible working options, a salary up to £92,522, and a comprehensive benefits package that includes a generous pension contribution and holidays. Join their vibrant digital hubs to improve services for millions of users.

Benefits

Generous pension contribution

Flexible working options

Generous holiday allowances

Qualifications

• Proven experience in technical leadership and engineering standards.
• Expertise in designing and implementing frameworks and tools.
• Ability to resolve blockers and promote collaboration across teams.

Responsibilities

• Guide multiple engineering teams in a hands-on leadership role.
• Foster innovation and implement modern approaches such as microservices and cloud-native technologies.
• Influence digital architecture decisions and accelerate transformation.

Skills

Technical leadership

Collaboration

Mentorship

Problem-solving

Tools

Cloud

Microservices

DevOps

Job description

Salary

£75,026 - 92,522 per year

Requirements

• Proven experience in technical leadership and engineering standards
• Expertise in designing and implementing frameworks and tools
• Ability to resolve blockers and promote collaboration across teams
• Experience in shaping vision and strategy for software delivery
• Strong mentorship skills to foster a high-performance culture
• Knowledge of best practices in design, architecture, and delivery

Responsibilities

• Guide multiple engineering teams in a hands-on leadership role
• Foster innovation and implement modern approaches such as microservices and cloud-native technologies
• Influence digital architecture decisions and accelerate transformation
• Create frameworks that enable rapid, reliable delivery
• Mentor diverse engineering teams and promote continuous professional development
• Champion best practices across DWP Digital and beyond

Technologies

• Cloud
• microservices
• DevOps
• Support

More

We are DWP Digital, part of the UKs largest government department, dedicated to improving services for over 20 million users. As a Lead Software Engineer, you will play a strategic role in shaping our engineering community, influencing digital architecture decisions and driving engineering excellence. Our fantastic work environment includes flexible working options, a competitive salary of up to £92,522, and a robust benefits package, including a generous pension contribution and generous holiday allowances. Join us in one of our vibrant digital hubs located in Blackpool, Manchester, or Newcastle and help us make a tangible impact on the future of UK public services.