Lead Software Engineer

Experience designing, building or supporting cloud‑based infrastructure solutions

Experience using Infrastructure as Code tools (e.g. Terraform or equivalent)

Experience with version control and collaboration tools (e.g. GitHub or similar)

Understanding of engineering practices and industry best standards

Experience working in agile delivery environments (e.g. Scrum or Kanban)

Experience with DevOps practices, including CI/CD

Ability to communicate clearly, listen to different perspectives and contribute constructively

Ability to translate business requirements into effective technical solutions

Proactive approach to identifying and resolving technical issues or bottlenecks

And any experience of this would be useful:

Google Cloud Platform (GCP)

Terraform

Github

Firewalls

VPC SC

Identity and Access Management (IAM)

Organisation policies

Networking controls

Automation, platform tooling or AI‑enabled capabilities

Supporting, mentoring and developing other engineers

We know that great talent comes from many backgrounds. Whilst this job advert may reference specific technologies, we recognise that skills are developed in many ways, so if you have relevant, transferable experience, we encourage you to apply.

Our ambition is to be the leading UK business for diversity, equity and inclusion supporting our customers, colleagues and communities and we’re committed to creating an environment in which everyone can thrive, learn and develop.

We were one of the first major organisations to set goals on diversity in senior roles, create a menopause health package, and a dedicated Working with Cancer Initiative.

We offer reasonable workplace adjustments for colleagues with disabilities, including flexibility in office attendance, location and working patterns. And, as a Disability Confident Leader, we guarantee interviews for a fair and proportionate number of applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role with a disability, long-term health or neurodivergent condition through the Disability Confident Scheme.

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