At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a team to develop next-gen AI capabilities for database professionals.
- Company: Join Redgate, a forward-thinking tech company with a collaborative spirit.
- Benefits: Earn up to £95,000, enjoy hybrid work, and access wellness perks.
- Other info: Great opportunities for learning, development, and career growth.
- Why this job: Shape the future of AI in tech while making a real impact.
- Qualifications: Experience in scalable software systems and strong leadership skills required.
The predicted salary is between 95000 - 95000 £ per year.
Location: Cambridge
In office expectation: Once every two weeks
Employment type: Permanent
Salary: Up to £95,000, subject to experience
Why this role exists: To help build the next generation of AI capabilities for database professionals, developing new agentic AI interfaces and integrating capabilities across Redgate's product suite.
About the Role: This is a hands-on technical leadership role within a small, cross-functional team focused on building the next generation of AI capabilities for database administration. You'll sit alongside a Tech Lead, Product Designer, Product Manager, and 4-5 software engineers, with additional support from a Group Engineering Manager, Architect, and coaching function.
You'll be at the forefront of developing agentic AI interfaces and approaches tailored to the needs of database professionals, working across teams to bring Redgate's tooling into a coherent AI driven workflow. You'll shape the team's approach to the most complex engineering challenges, owning the quality of engineering practice and developing the skills of those around you. You'll lead cross-team engineering initiatives and collaborate with the Architect to inform technical strategy at the product level. You'll be an active participant in the team's leadership - helping to set and deliver goals alongside the Tech Lead and Product Manager. You'll have a direct line to customer impact: understanding how your team's work solves real problems and prioritising accordingly.
What Makes You a Great Fit:
- Experience designing, building, and operating scalable, resilient, and secure software systems - with a bias for simplicity and maintainability.
- Proven track record of leading complex engineering work, including cross-team collaboration and breaking down ambiguity into clear delivery.
- Proficiency in modern .NET/C#, Python, or TypeScript, with expertise in at least one.
- Strong communicator, able to distil complex technical decisions into clear rationale for a range of audiences.
- Evidence of developing other engineers through coaching, mentoring, and role modelling, with a genuine commitment to team growth.
What We Offer:
- Salary range: Up to £95,000, subject to experience
- Discretionary Company Bonus
- Hybrid working: home and Cambridge office (once a fortnight)
- Monthly wellbeing allowance and generous paid time off
- Genuine investment in learning, development, and career progression
- Private health insurance
Redgate is an equal opportunity employer. We make hiring decisions based on skill, potential, and alignment with our values.
Lead Software Engineer in Cambridge employer: RED GATE STORAGE
Redgate is an exceptional employer located in the vibrant city of Cambridge, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration. With a strong commitment to employee growth, we provide generous learning and development opportunities, alongside a competitive salary and benefits package, including a discretionary company bonus and private health insurance. Our hybrid working model allows for flexibility while ensuring that you remain at the forefront of developing cutting-edge AI capabilities in a supportive and engaging environment.
