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Engineering Lead
££80,000 GBP
Onsite WORKING
Location: Central London, Greater London - United Kingdom Type: Permanent
A leading UK-based programme is seeking an Engineering Architect with a strong technical background and a passion for delivering high-quality IT services. This key role is essential in driving automation, engineering governance, and tooling across the full development lifecycle-from initial concept through to production deployment.
The Engineering Architect will play a critical role in supporting agile delivery teams, ensuring that engineering processes are optimised for speed, quality, and scalability. Acting as part of the customer's Design Authority, this individual will provide technical guidance, enable DevOps practices, and ensure robust governance frameworks are in place to support continuous delivery in a secure environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Guide agile teams through the design, build, test, and deployment of services.
* Champion an "automation-first" approach across engineering and delivery functions.
* Establish and uphold technical governance processes to maintain high standards.
* Collaborate closely with customer stakeholders to align solutions with requirements.
* Provide hands-on support across the engineering lifecycle, from ideation to production.
* Lead the adoption of tooling and DevOps practices that enhance delivery efficiency.
Essential Experience & Skills
* Proven technical background-experience as a developer, systems integrator, or engineer.
* Strong understanding of full engineering and DevOps lifecycle.
* Track record of driving automation within complex programmes.
* Confident working with customer-facing teams and influencing technical direction.
* Ability to balance governance with agile delivery - "right-sized" processes.
* A collaborative, approachable mindset, with a focus on enabling and mentoring others.
Security Requirements
Candidates must be willing and eligible to undergo high-level UK security clearance due to the sensitive nature of the programme.
Benefits Package
* 26 days annual leave plus public holidays (including 3 flexible days)
* Pension scheme with double matching contributions up to 10%
* Life assurance and income protection
* Incentive plans and bonus opportunities
* Flexible benefits including additional holidays, dental, travel, and critical illness cover
* Access to employee discounts and perks
* Employee Assistance Programme and virtual GP access
Reference: AMC/RHU/EL
Postcode: RG22 3BY
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