Lead Engineer

Sheffield Source: WhatJobs

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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