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Lead Software Engineer

Cambridge

£73,000 – £80,000 per year

Posted 6 hours ago
  • Company

    Cambridge University Press & Assessment
  • Location

    Cambridge
  • Company Size

    11-50 employees
  • Salary

    £73,000 – £80,000 per year

About the job

The Lead Software Engineer will drive full-stack development of complex, feature-rich web services and eLearning solutions using TypeScript, ReactJS, and AWS cloud technologies. Responsibilities include leading coding best practices, architecture guidance, paired programming, code reviews, and mentoring up to two software engineers. The role involves agile collaboration with cross-functional teams including UX, QA, product, and business stakeholders, ensuring robust and high-quality software delivery. Candidates should have 7+ years of full-stack experience, proficiency in TypeScript/JavaScript (Python/Java desirable), strong problem-solving skills, and experience in agile development environments. This hybrid role requires 40–60% in-office collaboration in Cambridge, UK, and the employer offers visa sponsorship for eligible candidates, competitive salary, 28 days leave, private medical insurance, discretionary bonus, pension, life assurance, and green travel schemes.

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