Value Stream Engineering Lead

Automobile Association; Basingstoke; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading motoring organization as a Value Stream Engineering Lead, where you'll optimize end-to-end delivery within a value stream. This role requires a strong background in software engineering and agile methodologies, with responsibilities including team leadership and process improvement. Enjoy a hybrid working model and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Annual Bonus

Cash-Car Allowance

Private Medical Insurance

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Worksave pension scheme with up to 7% employer contribution

Free AA breakdown membership

Employee discount scheme

Company funded life assurance

Diverse learning and development opportunities

24/7 remote GP service

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in software engineering including design, development, testing, and deployment.
• Strong experience managing complex digital platform projects.
• Proficiency in cloud platforms and understanding of security principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage engineering teams to ensure alignment with business goals.
• Continuously assess and improve value stream processes.
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs).

Skills

Agile methodologies

Engineering management

Value stream mapping

Cloud platforms

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Tools

AWS

Azure

Google Cloud

Job description

Location: Basingstoke (hybrid working 3 office days per week)

Employment Type: Permanent, full time

Additional Benefits: Annual Bonus, Cash-Car Allowance & Private Medical Insurance

Think the AA is just about roadside assistance? Think again.

For over a century, we've been evolving and adapting. Today, as the nation's leading motoring organisation, we offer a wide range of products and services to millions of customers. From roadside assistance to home and motor insurance, and the latest driving technologies, we have it all. As we continue to expand, diversify, and modernise, joining us as a Value Stream Engineering Lead means you'll play a crucial role in our success and be part of this exciting motoring journey.

Our Chief Operating Office (COO) are the backbone of The AA, providing both stability and structure to support growth and innovation. We are the drivers of change.

#LI-Hybrid

This is the job

At AA, we’re looking for a Value Stream Engineering Lead to join our incredible Digital Engineering team. You’ll be responsible for leading and optimising the end-to-end delivery of value within a specific value stream.

This role involves ensuring that development teams are aligned with business objectives, improving processes, and driving continuous delivery of high-quality products and services. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in agile methodologies, engineering management, and a deep understanding of the value stream concept.

What will I be doing?

• Lead and manage engineering teams to ensure alignment with business goals and smooth flow of value from idea to customer delivery.
• Continuously assess and improve value stream processes, implementing best practices in agile methodologies, DevOps, and continuous delivery.
• Drive automation and tooling improvements to support efficient and reliable software delivery.
• Build and lead a high-performing team, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure value stream effectiveness, and present regular reports to senior management.
• Ensure engineering practices adhere to high standards of quality and reliability, enforcing best practices in testing, code review, and quality assurance.

What do I need?

• Extensive experience in software engineering, including design, development, testing, and deployment, with a deep knowledge of agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, Lean) and value stream mapping.
• Strong demonstrable experience with managing complex digital platform projects from inception to delivery within variety of scope and scale.
• Proficiency in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and a strong understanding of security principles and best practices for digital platforms.
• Proven experience in leading and managing cross-functional teams, with strong interpersonal skills to effectively communicate and collaborate with various stakeholders.
• Highly numerate, analytical, and innovative, with the ability to identify, nurture, and scale new opportunities while being persuasive and resilient under pressure.
• Adaptable and flexible, with the ability to prioritise, manage, and deliver under tight or conflicting deadlines.

Additional information

We’re always looking to recognise and reward our employees for the work they do. As a valued member of The AA team, you’ll have access to a range of benefits including:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays + holiday buying scheme
• Worksave pension scheme with up to 7% employer contribution
• Free AA breakdown membership from Day 1 plus 50% discount for family and friends
• Discounts on AA products including car and home insurance
• Employee discount scheme that gives you access to a car salary sacrifice scheme plus great discounts on healthcare, shopping, holidays and more
• Company funded life assurance
• Diverse learning and development opportunities to support you to progress in your career
• Dedicated Employee Assistance Programme and a 24/7 remote GP service for you and your family

Plus, so much more!

We’re an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from everyone. The AA values diversity and the difference this brings to our culture and our customers. We actively seek people from diverse backgrounds to join us and become part of an inclusive company where you can be yourself, be empowered to be your best and feel like you truly belong. We have five communities to bring together people with shared characteristics and backgrounds and drive positive change.