Salary: £68,600 - 91,700 per year Requirements: Proven record of owning complex platforms or digital products end-to-end Strong communication skills to operate across technical and non-technical audiences Experience translating product and solution designs into engineering delivery Ability to lead distributed teams and balance technical quality with delivery pace in complex environments Familiarity with AI-assisted engineering practices and tooling Knowledge of content platforms and education technology is a plus Understanding of modern web technology stacks and engineering tools Responsibilities: Own the software architecture for an assigned product or platform area Drive engineering delivery from planning through to production Provide technical leadership and direction to distributed engineering teams Remove technical blockers and make pragmatic trade-off decisions Define and uphold technical standards, patterns, and engineering conventions Lead the adoption of AI-assisted software development practices Ensure operational readiness including infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines Evaluate technology and tooling choices with clear rationale Technologies: AI Architect CI/CD Support Web Backend Frontend UX UI Design More: At Cambridge University Press & Assessment, we are a world-leading academic publisher and assessment organization passionate about shaping technology for educational impact. As we evolve our digital platforms, we are excited to invite a Lead Software Architect to join our Academic Technology group in Cambridge, UK. We offer a competitive salary range from £68,600 to £91,700, a hybrid work model, and a comprehensive benefits package including generous annual leave, private medical and dental insurance, and a pension scheme. We are committed to inclusivity and support our employees in various ways, ensuring a workplace where everyone can thrive. last updated 18 week of 2026