About the job

The Lead Software Engineer at Cambridge University Press & Assessment is a full-time, permanent role based in Cambridge, UK, focusing on full-stack web development using Typescript and ReactJS. The successful candidate will proactively lead solutions, contribute to architectural principles, and implement best practices within the English Engineering team, developing and maintaining complex, feature-rich web services and applications while designing solutions that leverage Amazon AWS. Responsibilities include participating in paired programming, code reviews, Agile development practices, cross-functional collaboration with UX designers, product owners, QA, and business stakeholders, contributing to testing strategies, and translating product visions into technical requirements. The role also involves mentoring up to two software engineers, fostering continuous learning, and advising on engineering excellence. Candidates should have 7+ years of full-stack development experience, strong understanding of coding best practices, frameworks, object orientation, Agile methodologies, and emerging technologies, with proficiency in JavaScript/Typescript preferred and Python/Java desirable. The position offers hybrid working arrangements, competitive salary (£73,000–£80,000), medical insurance, pension, life assurance, discretionary bonus, green travel schemes, 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays, and Skilled Worker visa sponsorship for eligible applicants. Cambridge University Press & Assessment is a world-leading academic publisher and assessment organization committed to diversity, inclusion, continuous improvement, and creating a collaborative, safe, and supportive working environment.