Engineering Lead in Essex

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Department: Procode IT

Location: Remote with regular onsite meetings in Chandlers Ford

Salary: Circa £75k + Discretionary Bonus Scheme

Are you a people-focused engineering leader who enjoys driving delivery, shaping technical direction and helping teams do their best work? Do you bring a strong understanding of the software development lifecycle, and how AI can add real value within it? If so, this could be the role for you!

About us

We are a leading UK technology company delivering transformative, data driven solutions for the energy sector and beyond. With two decades of experience, we help organisations unlock the power of smart data to improve efficiency, reduce cost to serve, and enhance customer experience. Trusted by millions of households and major industry partners, our innovative platforms and energy data management solutions support a smarter, more sustainable future. Our passionate team of problem solvers is committed to building technology that truly makes a difference, and our promise is to put customers at the heart of everything we do.

What does this role involve?

As an Engineering Lead, you'll guide and inspire a team of engineers to deliver high-quality software that supports wider business goals. You'll lead across the full software development lifecycle, from design and development through to testing, release and continuous improvement, making sure work is delivered efficiently, on time and to a high standard. You'll provide technical leadership, support sound engineering decisions and help shape the standards, tools and ways of working used by your team. You'll also work closely with stakeholders across the business, including areas such as Service Delivery and Platforms, helping to keep communication clear and delivery aligned. Alongside delivery, you'll manage resources, oversee quality, reduce risk and contribute to engineering strategy. A key part of the role is bringing a strong understanding of how AI can be included in the software development lifecycle to improve efficiency, quality and innovation.

Who are we looking for?

We're looking for an experienced engineering leader, who can combine technical credibility with strong people leadership. You'll be confident leading teams, managing delivery and creating an environment where engineers can thrive. You'll bring a strong understanding of software development, project delivery, quality assurance and stakeholder management, along with experience of setting direction, improving standards and driving continuous improvement. You'll also have experience, or a detailed understanding of how AI can be embedded into the software development lifecycle in a meaningful and practical way. Just as importantly, you'll be collaborative, proactive and comfortable working across technical and non-technical teams to turn business objectives into well-engineered solutions. This role will involve on-call working on a rota basis (24/7). To be successful in this role you will be required to pass an enhanced security vetting process.

Benefits - available from day one!

• Bonus Scheme, made up of personal and company elements.
• Career progression, we're an expanding organisation.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Pension scheme, company contribution at 4% of your salary when you contribute 5%.
• Access to a free, fully equipped onsite gym, along with showers and changing facilities.
• The opportunity to win tickets to major outdoor events including gigs and shows at arenas around the UK.
• EV car scheme. Qualifying terms and conditions apply.
• A health care scheme that includes dental, eye care, treatments, and diagnostics health consultations.
• Death in service we pay three times your annual salary to your designated next of kin.
• Employee Assistance Programme with access to counselling support, legal and financial advice 24/7 365 days a year, as well as a GP line and Your Care.
• A paid volunteering day every year.
• Involvement in various fund-raising opportunities.

Our employees, just like our customers come from all walks of life, and we're fuelled in championing diversity, inspiring an inclusive culture, and enabling an environment where you can be your authentic self.