Software Engineering Lead

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Oxford

On-site

GBP 49,000 - 63,000

Full time

12 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension

38 days annual leave

Childcare services

Family leave schemes

Discounted bus travel

Social and sports clubs

Job summary

University of Oxford's Department of Computer Science invites applications for an experienced Software Engineering Lead to establish and head its Software Solutions capability. The role combines hands-on software engineering with technical leadership to deliver a diverse portfolio of critical systems used in teaching, research and operations.

You will shape technical direction, set engineering standards, and mentor team members while collaborating with users to produce high-quality, maintainable

Qualifications

Requires strong full-stack software engineering experience and hands-on coding.
Experience leading software engineering teams and setting technical direction.
Knowledge of Linux-based platforms is helpful.

Responsibilities

Define the technical direction for the Department's software portfolio and establish engineering standards.
Lead software engineering activities and mentor future members of the Software Solutions unit.
Collaborate with users to deliver high-quality software and improve engineering practices.
Influence architecture and modernise legacy systems across the Department.

Skills

Full-stack development

Linux

Mentoring

Job description

Computer Science - Wolfson Building, Parks Road, Oxford, OX1 3QD

*** This role is for Internal Applicants Only ***

The Department of Computer Science at the University of Oxford is seeking an experienced Software Engineering Lead to establish and lead its Software Solutions capability.

This is an opportunity to take technical ownership of a diverse portfolio of business-critical software systems that support teaching, research and departmental operations. The portfolio includes modern web applications, bespoke information systems, integrations and legacy platforms that are actively being modernised.

Working closely with the IT Manager, you will define the technical direction of the Department's software portfolio, lead software engineering activities, establish engineering standards, and mentor future members of the Software Solutions unit. You will combine hands-on software engineering with technical leadership, helping shape how software is developed, deployed and maintained across the Department.

This role would suit an experienced software engineer who enjoys solving complex technical problems, improving engineering practices and working closely with users to deliver high-quality software. You will have the opportunity to influence architecture, modernise long-standing systems and help build a sustainable engineering capability within one of the world's leading computer science departments.

We are looking for someone with strong full-stack software engineering experience, excellent technical judgement and a passion for building maintainable, well-engineered software. Experience working with Linux-based platforms and collaborating with infrastructure teams will be valuable, as will an interest in learning specialist technologies used within the Department.

In return, you'll join a collaborative IT team with considerable autonomy, work on technically interesting and varied systems, and have the opportunity to make a lasting impact on the Department's software landscape.

About Us

The University of Oxford is a stimulating work environment, which enjoys an international reputation as a world-class centre of excellence. Our research plays a key role in tackling many global challenges, from reducing our carbon emissions to developing vaccines during a pandemic.

The Department of Computer Science at Oxford is renowned for pioneering research and teaching across diverse fields, consistently ranking among the best in the world. Our commitment to innovation drives us to tackle complex technological and societal challenges.

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