Software Engineering Lead (OO + AWS) - £85000 - ID40090

Humand Talent; Bath; On-site; GBP 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a rapidly growing tech company as a Software Engineering Lead, where you'll shape the future of software delivery. This role offers the chance to lead a cross-functional product team while providing mentorship and engineering expertise. Collaborate with talented developers, QAs, and designers in a forward-thinking environment that values quality, autonomy, and clean architecture. If you're passionate about modern backend stacks and want to make a significant impact, this is the perfect opportunity to grow your technical skills and lead meaningful projects.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in object-oriented development, preferably with Ruby or PHP.
• Strong understanding of cloud infrastructure, especially AWS.
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Lead development using Ruby on Rails and PHP, focusing on object-oriented programming.
• Guide backend infrastructure with AWS, Terraform, and Helm.
• Mentor three direct reports and promote technical growth.

Skills

Ruby

PHP

AWS

Object-Oriented Programming

Terraform

Helm

Kubernetes

CI/CD

Mentoring

Clean Code Practices

Tools

Docker

Job description

Software Engineering Lead (OO + AWS) - £85,000 - ID40090

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Company Overview

Empowering Robotics, Embedded Systems, and Marine Technology with Innovative Talent Solutions

Role Overview

Are you a hands-on technical leader aiming to shape the future of software delivery? Do you thrive in collaborative teams, enjoy working with modern backend stacks, and want to impact projects using Ruby, PHP, and AWS?

Why this role is great

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a rapidly growing tech company that has doubled in size over the past year. You will lead a cross-functional product team, providing engineering expertise and mentorship to developers, QAs, and designers.

You will be part of a forward-thinking engineering team that values quality, autonomy, and clean architecture. The role combines hands-on technical work with opportunities to influence processes and practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead development using Ruby on Rails and PHP (Symfony), focusing on object-oriented programming
• Guide backend infrastructure with AWS, Terraform, and Helm
• Mentor three direct reports and promote technical growth within your team
• Contribute to API development, architectural discussions, and containerization efforts (Kubernetes)
• Collaborate with Product Managers and other Tech Leads to align engineering with business goals

Candidate Profile

You are likely an experienced backend developer with a history of working across multiple technologies and leading high-performing teams. You should bring:

• Proven experience in object-oriented development, preferably with Ruby or PHP (or other OO languages like Java or C#)
• Strong understanding of cloud infrastructure, especially AWS
• Familiarity with infrastructure as code tools such as Terraform or Helm
• Confidence in mentoring and developing others, with a people-first leadership approach
• A keen eye for clean code, best practices, and continuous improvement

Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD, and containerization is beneficial but not required in every tool or language mentioned. Adaptability and problem-solving approach are most important.

DEI Statement

Humand Talent values inclusive recruitment, welcoming applications from candidates of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities. If you're excited about this opportunity but unsure if you meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply.

Next Steps

If you're ready to make an impact, apply today or contact us confidentially. We look forward to hearing from you if you want to lead meaningful projects, mentor talented people, and grow your technical skills.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Information Technology
• Industries: Information Services and Technology, Media