Lead Software Engineer in Manchester

Salary

£75,026 – 92,522 per year

Requirements

• Proven experience in technical leadership and engineering standards
• Expertise in designing and implementing frameworks and tools
• Ability to resolve blockers and promote collaboration across teams
• Experience in shaping vision and strategy for software delivery
• Strong mentorship skills to foster a high-performance culture
• Knowledge of best practices in design, architecture, and delivery

Responsibilities

• Guide multiple engineering teams in a hands-on leadership role
• Foster innovation and implement modern approaches such as microservices and cloud-native technologies
• Influence digital architecture decisions and accelerate transformation
• Create frameworks that enable rapid, reliable delivery
• Mentor diverse engineering teams and promote continuous professional development
• Champion best practices across DWP Digital and beyond

Technologies

• Cloud
• microservices
• DevOps
• Support

More

We are DWP Digital, part of the UKs largest government department, dedicated to improving services for over 20 million users. As a Lead Software Engineer, you will play a strategic role in shaping our engineering community, influencing digital architecture decisions and driving engineering excellence. Our fantastic work environment includes flexible working options, a competitive salary of up to £92,522, and a robust benefits package, including a generous pension contribution and generous holiday allowances. Join us in one of our vibrant digital hubs located in Blackpool, Manchester, or Newcastle and help us make a tangible impact on the future of UK public services.