Overview
In this Lead Engineer role, you will balance hands-on software delivery with technical leadership in a large, modern cloud environment. You’ll guide multidisciplinary engineering teams and shape technical strategy to support the 600+ Home Office applications. The role emphasizes delivering high-quality services while growing the engineering capability across the organisation. This is a chance to influence engineering standards and work closely with senior stakeholders to drive secure, scalable solutions.
Pay / Benefits
- Civil Service Pension with employer contributions
- 25 days annual leave
- 8 public holidays + 1 privilege day
- in-year reward scheme for exceptional achievements
- flexible/hybrid working where business needs allow
- capability-based allowance (non-contractual)
Responsibilities
- Lead day-to-day activities of engineers, ensuring productivity and addressing impediments
- Coach and support CPD and formal qualifications within the team
- Direct engineering delivery while blending leadership with hands-on work when needed
- Drive appropriate methods and champion new tools/technologies
- Maintain engineering health and address skill gaps in collaboration with Principal Engineers
- Engage with stakeholders to understand needs and support delivery on behalf of the team
- Plan with senior stakeholders to keep product delivery and maintenance on solid footing
- Collaborate across engineering functions with Architects and other roles
Key requirements
- Managing multiple delivery-focused teams with competing priorities while adhering to standards
- Providing operational support to the portfolio to meet ministerial and legislative deadlines
- Technical knowledge across cloud management, FinOps, and CI/CD
- Creating and executing detailed roadmaps with quality management and capacity planning
- Interpreting complex system designs and communicating them to technical and non-technical audiences
- Mentoring colleagues to develop skills aligned to strategy and goals
- mentoring
- stakeholder management
- leadership
- Systems development management (DLMG) — Level 4
- Software design (SWDN) — Level 4
- Programming/software development (PROG) — Level 3
Lead Engineer in Manchester employer: United Kingdom Government
At HM Revenue and Customs, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that fosters a culture of inclusivity, collaboration, and continuous professional development. As a Senior Business Analyst, you will have the opportunity to lead transformative projects in a dynamic environment while benefiting from flexible working arrangements and a commitment to employee growth. With a focus on meaningful work and a supportive team atmosphere across various UK locations, HMRC is dedicated to helping you thrive in your career.
