Salary: £60,000 - 67,000 per year Requirements: Expertise in systems architecture, distributed systems, microservices, cloud platforms (AWS/Azure), and API-led design Proven background in software engineering, including coding, debugging, reviews, and modern development practices Strong technical leadership experience across software and systems engineering Excellent people management and mentoring skills, including the ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders Deep understanding of testing approaches including TDD, automated testing, and non-functional testing Experience with CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, infrastructure-as-code, and automation Strong data and database design skills Familiarity with modern digital architectures (e.g., MACH – Microservices, API-first, Cloud-native, Headless) Responsibilities: Leading day-to-day performance, motivation, and objectives for engineering teams Mentoring and developing engineers, supporting skills growth and professional development Driving engineering best practice across DevOps, agile delivery, tooling, automation, testing, and CI/CD Designing and architecting complex systems, ensuring scalable, cost-effective, and maintainable solutions Owning local architecture decisions, collaborating closely with solution architects and product leads Overseeing full lifecycle delivery including design, development, integration, configuration, and testing Leading data modelling and database design in partnership with data architects Managing supplier relationships and contributing to effective resource allocation Promoting DevOps culture, automation, observability, and practical application of AI where beneficial Supporting continuous improvement and the uplift of engineering standards across the wider organisation Technologies: AI API AWS Azure CI/CD Cloud DevOps TDD microservices Support Network More: We are a large, service-focused organisation undergoing significant modernisation across our digital and engineering landscape. We offer a hybrid working model with the opportunity to work on-site once a month in Milton Keynes. Our team is dedicated to driving technical excellence, shaping modern engineering practices, and delivering secure, scalable, and high-performing applications. We provide a supportive environment where you can mentor and develop fellow engineers while contributing to the continuous improvement of engineering standards throughout the organisation. last updated 12 week of 2026