Senior Engineering Team Leader

Milton Keynes, England, United Kingdom

11/25/2024

Department: Platform Engineering

Location: Milton Keynes

Compensation: £65,000 - £75,000 / year

Description

In this role, the Senior Engineering Team Lead will immerse themselves directly in the software development process, not just managing from afar, but coding alongside the team. This position demands a hands-on technical leader who will actively write code, develop critical architectural solutions, and drive technical innovation through personal contribution and team guidance.



Key Responsibilities

· Scaled Agile Planning: Facilitate team planning in line with Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) principles, managing project increments and iterations to meet business goals.
· Team Leadership: Mentor, guide, and support team members in both personal and technical growth. Provide feedback and development opportunities to enhance team performance and career progression.
· Code & Architecture Oversight: Lead code and architecture reviews to maintain high standards and ensure consistency across projects.
· Quality Assurance: Take ownership of the team's quality output, embedding robust practices for testing, code quality, and system reliability.
· Architectural Expertise: Design and implement solutions based on CQRS (Command Query Responsibility Segregation) and Event Bus architecture, with a strong focus on AWS environments (publish/subscribe models). Collaborate closely with developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to understand requirements, provide feedback, and ensure software quality from the initial stages of development.


Benefits

• Working for an organisation where people and culture genuinely matter.


• Working in a sector that becomes an extension to your team, with many opportunities to network, travel and learn.


• Excellent training and support with the opportunity for further professional development.


• Performance-related bonus scheme.


• 25 days annual holiday allowance plus bank holidays off.


• 2 wellbeing days a year to rest and recharge.


• Christmas shut-down period for a well-deserved break.


• 5% Company contribution to pension, employees pay 3%


• A flexible benefits package, which is customisable by you. You can choose from private health care, life assurance, personal development, cinema tickets, wide range of discounts at retailers and so much more!