At a Glance
- Location: Cambridge
- In‑office expectation: Once every two weeks
- Employment type: Permanent
- Salary: Up to £95,000, subject to experience
- Why this role exists: To help build the next generation of AI capabilities for database professionals, developing new agentic AI interfaces and integrating capabilities across Redgate’s product suite.
About the Role
This is a hands‑on technical leadership role within a small, cross‑functional team focused on building the next generation of AI capabilities for database administration. You’ll sit alongside a Tech Lead, Product Designer, Product Manager, and 4–5 software engineers, with additional support from a Group Engineering Manager, Architect, and coaching function.
- You’ll be at the forefront of developing agentic AI interfaces and approaches tailored to the needs of database professionals, working across teams to bring Redgate’s tooling into a coherent AI‑driven workflow.
- You’ll shape the team’s approach to the most complex engineering challenges, owning the quality of engineering practice and developing the skills of those around you.
- You’ll lead cross‑team engineering initiatives and collaborate with the Architect to inform technical strategy at the product level.
- You’ll be an active participant in the team’s leadership — helping to set and deliver goals alongside the Tech Lead and Product Manager.
- You’ll have a direct line to customer impact: understanding how your team’s work solves real problems and prioritising accordingly.
What Makes You a Great Fit
- Experience designing, building, and operating scalable, resilient, and secure software systems — with a bias for simplicity and maintainability.
- Proven track record of leading complex engineering work, including cross‑team collaboration and breaking down ambiguity into clear delivery.
- Proficiency in modern .NET/C#, Python, or TypeScript, with expertise in at least one.
- Strong communicator, able to distil complex technical decisions into clear rationale for a range of audiences.
- Evidence of developing other engineers through coaching, mentoring, and role modelling, with a genuine commitment to team growth.
What We Offer
- Salary range: Up to £95,000, subject to experience
- Discretionary Company Bonus
- Hybrid working: home and Cambridge office (once a fortnight)
- Monthly wellbeing allowance and generous paid time off
- Genuine investment in learning, development, and career progression
- Private health insurance
Redgate is an equal‑opportunity employer. We make hiring decisions based on skill, potential, and alignment with our values.
