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

ZipRecruiter; Bath; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a hands-on technical leader to shape the future of software delivery. This role offers the unique opportunity to lead a cross-functional product team while mentoring talented developers, QAs, and designers. You will guide development efforts using Ruby on Rails and PHP, with a strong emphasis on object-oriented programming and cloud infrastructure. Join a forward-thinking engineering function that values quality, autonomy, and clean architecture, and make a significant impact in a fast-scaling tech business. If you are passionate about mentoring and driving technical growth, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in object-oriented development, ideally with Ruby or PHP.
• Strong understanding of AWS and cloud infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Lead development efforts using Ruby on Rails and PHP with a focus on OOP.
• Guide backend infrastructure work using AWS, Terraform, and Helm.

Skills

Ruby

PHP

AWS

Object-Oriented Programming

Terraform

Kubernetes

Mentoring

Tools

Docker

CI/CD

Helm

Job description

Job Description

Are you a hands-on technical leader looking to shape the future of software delivery?

Do you thrive in collaborative squads, enjoy working across a modern backend stack, and want to make an impact using Ruby, PHP and AWS?

Why this role is great

This is a brilliant opportunity to join a fast-scaling tech business that has doubled in size over the past year. You will lead a cross-functional product team, offering both engineering expertise and mentoring to a talented group of developers, QAs and designers.

You will be part of a forward-thinking engineering function where quality, autonomy and clean architecture are valued. The role combines hands-on technical contribution with the opportunity to shape processes and practices.

You will:

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

About you

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

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

Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD and containerisation will be beneficial. You do not need experience in every tool or mentioned. What matters most is your adaptability and your approach to solving problems.

DEI

At Humand Talent, we believe inclusive recruitment builds better teams. Our client welcomes applications from candidates of all backgrounds, experiences and identities. If you feel excited about this opportunity but are unsure whether you tick every box, we still encourage you to apply.

Ready to make an impact?

Apply today or get in touch for a confidential discussion. If you are ready to lead meaningful projects, mentor great people and expand your technical portfolio, we would love to hear from you.