Lead Software Engineer: Cloud-Native Architect & Team Mentor

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

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.