At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a team to shape a shared UI platform and drive operational excellence.
- Company: The Open University, a forward-thinking institution in Milton Keynes.
- Benefits: Hybrid work model, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team focused on collaboration and cutting-edge technology.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by mentoring engineers and promoting innovation in design systems.
- Qualifications: Proven experience in software engineering and leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
The Open University in Milton Keynes is seeking a Lead Software Engineer (Design System) to lead the Design System team, shape architecture for a shared UI platform, and drive governance, versioning, accessibility, documentation, and operational excellence.
You will mentor engineers, collaborate with Product and Design leads, and promote a DevOps culture with automation and AI integration to improve delivery, quality, and scale across multiple product squads.
We think you need these skills to ace Lead Software Engineer, Design System — Hybrid & Leadership
Leadership
Software Engineering
UI Architecture
Governance
Versioning
Accessibility
Documentation
