Software Engineering Team Lead (hands off)

IntaPeople; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing Fintech in Cardiff is seeking a Software Engineering Team Lead to manage a high-performing team. This role requires experience in leading software teams, with a focus on championing AGILE methodologies while maintaining a hands-off approach. Attractive benefits include a competitive salary, performance-based bonuses, and a hybrid working environment.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus birthday off

Private Health insurance

Discretionary performance-based bonus

Cycle to work scheme

EV car scheme

Qualifications

• Several years experience as a Lead Software Engineer or Delivery Lead.
• Experience mentoring and managing technical teams.
• Programming experience preferred to support effective communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 4-8 individuals while ensuring project delivery.
• Champion AGILE methodologies and run sprint meetings.
• Plan and execute high priority deliverables with Product Owners.

Skills

AGILE

SCRUM

Communication

Leadership

Motivating teams

Education

Computer Science degree

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Software Engineering Team Lead (hands off), Cardiff

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Client:

IntaPeople

Location:

Cardiff, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

02.06.2025

Expiry Date:

17.07.2025

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Job Description:

Software Engineering Team Lead

IntaPeople are currently supporting a fast-growing Fintech based in Cardiff. Due to continued growth and team size, they now require an experience Software Engineering Team Lead to join their high performing, cross functional team. We’re looking for candidates who come from a Software Engineering background (ideally in Java, but not essential) and who have experience managing technical teams whilst ensuring the successful delivery of client projects. This role will be responsible for leading between 4-8 individuals (depending on your experience) so will likely remain handsoff. We are open to speaking with candidates who want to remain partially handson with the code also so please apply if this is of interest.

You will be responsible for maintain deliverables, championing AGILE and running sprint/scrum meetings on a weekly/monthly basis. Partnering with Product Owners, you will help plan and execute high priority deliverables whilst driving continuous improvement and a positive culture within the team.

Skills at a glance;

• A computer science or studies degree (or relatable experience to match)
• At least several years experience working as a Lead Software Engineer or Delivery Lead/Manager or Technical Scrum Master
• Experience mentoring, coaching and motivating high-performing technology teams
• Strong experience working with AGILE and SCRUM
• Excellent communication skills – both verbal and written
• A positive, motivating and enthusiastic approach
• Experience working with the banking, loan or financial sector would be highly beneficial but not essential

Reporting to the Head of Delivery, you will champion AGILE ways of working whilst providing support to the wider organisation to identify skills gaps and training opportunities. Working with other internal stakeholders you will also provide project visibility and progress updates to ensure the team are sticking to delivery time-lines and go live updates. Whilst this role is to be seen as ‘hands off’ we are looking for candidates with programming experience in order to be able to communicate more effectively and provide solutions when needed.

Role overview (at a glance);

• Technical Engineering Team Lead / Agile Delivery Lead / Technical Scrum Master
• A starting salary of £60,000 - £65,000 depending on experience
• A discretionary performance-based bonus of upto 10%-15%+ per year
• A hybrid working environment in the center of Cardiff
• Modern and spacious office space
• 25 days annual leave, plus your birthday off, plus bank holidays
• Private Health insurance
• Chairty days, Cycle to work, EV car scheme etc

For more information please call Nathan Handley on 02920 252 500 or click APPLY now