Cambridge University Press & Assessment
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
Job Title: Lead Software Engineer Salary: £73,000 - £80,000 GBP Location: Cambridge, UK Contract: Permanent, Full time 35 hours per week. Join our team at Cambridge University Press & Assessment and utilise your skills to make a real difference! As a full-stack web developer, you'll be adept and thrive in creating cutting-edge eLearning solutions with Typescript and ReactJS. Collaborate with a talented team of professionals to develop software that fits the unique business demands. By contributing to our platforms, you'll elevate our customers' experiences in meaningful ways. Take the opportunity to mentor up to two software engineers, nurturing their growth while propelling your own career forward within this organisation and innovate. We are Cambridge University Press & Assessment, a world-leading academic publisher and assessment organisation and a proud part of the University of Cambridge. About the role Proactively lead solutions and contribute to architectural principles, best practices and guidance within the English Engineering team. Actively develop and maintain complex, feature-rich web services and applications with different technologies but primarily Typescript. Design and develop solutions that maximize the use of our Amazon AWS partner agreement. Participate and lead paired programming activities. Engage, participate and lead in the code review process with a focus to ensure the highest quality of code is produced. Demonstrate agile development practices. Closely work within a cross-functional team including design, UX, Architects, Developers, QA, Product owners and Business stakeholders. Ensure all software produced is robust by contributing to a testing strategy. Participate as a lead member in the requirements gathering process focusing on technical requirements and generating requirements from a product vision. Advise and collaborate with other Lead Software Engineers and Engineering management to help develop and maintain our data products. About you 7+ years' or relative experience in full-stack development. JavaScript/Typescript is preferred but Python and Java are also desirable. A strong understanding of coding best practices, frameworks, code architecture, object orientation and new arising technologies. Experience in Agile development teams whether it be Scrum, Scrumban, Kanban or a scaled agile frameworks. Proactive and ability to think flexibly and quickly. Ability to research and learn new technologies and understand technical specifications. Natural problem solver. Good team player, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to stay open-minded, listen and learn from feedback across the business to enable continuous improvement and engineering excellence. If you would like to know more about this opportunity and what will make you successful, please see the full job description attached to the bottom of this vacancy on our careers site. Rewards and benefits We will support you to be at your best in work and to live well outside of it. In addition to competitive salaries, we offer a world-class, flexible rewards package , featuring family-friendly and planet-friendly benefits including: 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays Private medical and Permanent Health Insurance Discretionary annual bonus Group personal pension scheme Life assurance up to 4 x annual salary Green travel schemes We are a hybrid working organisation, and we offer a range of flexible working options from day one. We expect most hybrid-working colleagues to spend 40-60% of their time at their dedicated office or location. We will also consider other work arrangements if you wish to work more flexibly or require adjustments due to a disability. Ready to pursue your potential? Apply now. We review applications on an ongoing basis, with a closing date for all applications being 31st January. Interviews will take place during the campaign and it will be closed then successful person is met in this time. Please note that successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory background checks including DBS due to working in a regulated industry. Cambridge University Press & Assessment is an approved UK employer for the sponsorship of eligible roles and applicants under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please refer to the gov.uk website for guidance to understand your own eligibility based on the role you are applying for. Why join us Joining us is your opportunity to pursue potential. You'll belong to a collaborative team that's exploring new and better ways to serve students, teachers and researchers across the globe - for the benefit of individuals, society and the world. Sharing our mission will inspire your own growth, development and progress, in an environment which embraces difference, change and aspiration. Cambridge University Press & Assessment is committed to being a place where anyone can enjoy a successful career, where it's safe to speak up, and where we learn continuously to improve together. We welcome applications from all candidates, regardless of demographic characteristics (age, disability, educational attainment, ethnicity, gender, marital status, neurodiversity, religion, sex, gender identity and sexual identity), cultural, or social class/background. We believe better outcomes come through diversity of thought, background and approach. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and communities, actively seeking to employ people from a wide range of different communities. Documents Job Description - Lead Software Engineer - UK.pdf (115.86 KB)
12/12/2025
Full time
Job Title: Lead Software Engineer Salary: £73,000 - £80,000 GBP Location: Cambridge, UK Contract: Permanent, Full time 35 hours per week. Join our team at Cambridge University Press & Assessment and utilise your skills to make a real difference! As a full-stack web developer, you'll be adept and thrive in creating cutting-edge eLearning solutions with Typescript and ReactJS. Collaborate with a talented team of professionals to develop software that fits the unique business demands. By contributing to our platforms, you'll elevate our customers' experiences in meaningful ways. Take the opportunity to mentor up to two software engineers, nurturing their growth while propelling your own career forward within this organisation and innovate. We are Cambridge University Press & Assessment, a world-leading academic publisher and assessment organisation and a proud part of the University of Cambridge. About the role Proactively lead solutions and contribute to architectural principles, best practices and guidance within the English Engineering team. Actively develop and maintain complex, feature-rich web services and applications with different technologies but primarily Typescript. Design and develop solutions that maximize the use of our Amazon AWS partner agreement. Participate and lead paired programming activities. Engage, participate and lead in the code review process with a focus to ensure the highest quality of code is produced. Demonstrate agile development practices. Closely work within a cross-functional team including design, UX, Architects, Developers, QA, Product owners and Business stakeholders. Ensure all software produced is robust by contributing to a testing strategy. Participate as a lead member in the requirements gathering process focusing on technical requirements and generating requirements from a product vision. Advise and collaborate with other Lead Software Engineers and Engineering management to help develop and maintain our data products. About you 7+ years' or relative experience in full-stack development. JavaScript/Typescript is preferred but Python and Java are also desirable. A strong understanding of coding best practices, frameworks, code architecture, object orientation and new arising technologies. Experience in Agile development teams whether it be Scrum, Scrumban, Kanban or a scaled agile frameworks. Proactive and ability to think flexibly and quickly. Ability to research and learn new technologies and understand technical specifications. Natural problem solver. Good team player, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to stay open-minded, listen and learn from feedback across the business to enable continuous improvement and engineering excellence. If you would like to know more about this opportunity and what will make you successful, please see the full job description attached to the bottom of this vacancy on our careers site. Rewards and benefits We will support you to be at your best in work and to live well outside of it. In addition to competitive salaries, we offer a world-class, flexible rewards package , featuring family-friendly and planet-friendly benefits including: 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays Private medical and Permanent Health Insurance Discretionary annual bonus Group personal pension scheme Life assurance up to 4 x annual salary Green travel schemes We are a hybrid working organisation, and we offer a range of flexible working options from day one. We expect most hybrid-working colleagues to spend 40-60% of their time at their dedicated office or location. We will also consider other work arrangements if you wish to work more flexibly or require adjustments due to a disability. Ready to pursue your potential? Apply now. We review applications on an ongoing basis, with a closing date for all applications being 31st January. Interviews will take place during the campaign and it will be closed then successful person is met in this time. Please note that successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory background checks including DBS due to working in a regulated industry. Cambridge University Press & Assessment is an approved UK employer for the sponsorship of eligible roles and applicants under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please refer to the gov.uk website for guidance to understand your own eligibility based on the role you are applying for. Why join us Joining us is your opportunity to pursue potential. You'll belong to a collaborative team that's exploring new and better ways to serve students, teachers and researchers across the globe - for the benefit of individuals, society and the world. Sharing our mission will inspire your own growth, development and progress, in an environment which embraces difference, change and aspiration. Cambridge University Press & Assessment is committed to being a place where anyone can enjoy a successful career, where it's safe to speak up, and where we learn continuously to improve together. We welcome applications from all candidates, regardless of demographic characteristics (age, disability, educational attainment, ethnicity, gender, marital status, neurodiversity, religion, sex, gender identity and sexual identity), cultural, or social class/background. We believe better outcomes come through diversity of thought, background and approach. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and communities, actively seeking to employ people from a wide range of different communities. Documents Job Description - Lead Software Engineer - UK.pdf (115.86 KB)
Robotics Software Engineer - C++/ROS2 Are you an experienced Robotics Software Engineer with a strong background in ROS2, C++? Are you based in the Cambridge area, or keen to join one of the UK's leading hubs for robotics and technology innovation? If so, our client an innovative "tech for good" start-up - is seeking a Robotics Software Engineer to join their growing R&D team in Cambridge, supporting projects across the UK and EU. Key Responsibilities: Design, develop, and integrate ROS2-based software for advanced robotic systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams (electronics, mechatronics, AI/research) in an Agile environment. Implement, test, and debug real-time robotic applications on Linux platforms. Deploy and validate robotics software on physical hardware, including field testing. Required Skills & Experience: Degree or Master's in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Robotics, or a related discipline. Proven experience with modern C++ (C+ or later) Hands-on expertise with ROS2 (Robot Operating System 2). Experience integrating software with embedded or edge computing hardware (e.G. NVIDIA Jetson/Xavier). Exposure to ROS1 migration, simulation tools (e.G. Gazebo, RViz), and project tracking tools such as Jira. This role offers a competitive salary, benefits package, and opportunities for career progression and profit share within a pioneering robotics company driving real-world impact. To apply for the Robotics Software Engineer - C++/ROS2 (Linux) role, please send your CV to (url removed) Or call (phone number removed) / (phone number removed).
12/12/2025
Full time
Robotics Software Engineer - C++/ROS2 Are you an experienced Robotics Software Engineer with a strong background in ROS2, C++? Are you based in the Cambridge area, or keen to join one of the UK's leading hubs for robotics and technology innovation? If so, our client an innovative "tech for good" start-up - is seeking a Robotics Software Engineer to join their growing R&D team in Cambridge, supporting projects across the UK and EU. Key Responsibilities: Design, develop, and integrate ROS2-based software for advanced robotic systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams (electronics, mechatronics, AI/research) in an Agile environment. Implement, test, and debug real-time robotic applications on Linux platforms. Deploy and validate robotics software on physical hardware, including field testing. Required Skills & Experience: Degree or Master's in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Robotics, or a related discipline. Proven experience with modern C++ (C+ or later) Hands-on expertise with ROS2 (Robot Operating System 2). Experience integrating software with embedded or edge computing hardware (e.G. NVIDIA Jetson/Xavier). Exposure to ROS1 migration, simulation tools (e.G. Gazebo, RViz), and project tracking tools such as Jira. This role offers a competitive salary, benefits package, and opportunities for career progression and profit share within a pioneering robotics company driving real-world impact. To apply for the Robotics Software Engineer - C++/ROS2 (Linux) role, please send your CV to (url removed) Or call (phone number removed) / (phone number removed).
Job Title: Lead Front End Developer Job Description We are seeking an experienced Lead Front End Developer to lend expertise to three small projects requiring advanced front end engineering skills. These projects include the implementation of customer-facing e-commerce journeys tailored for insurance and branding for specific brokers. The role involves working with a cloud-based policy administration platform providing comprehensive insurance management solutions for brokers and MGAs. Features include quotation, new business, mid-term adjustments, cancellations, renewals, rating, document production, and payments, all seamlessly integrated into a single system. Responsibilities Lead the front end development of customer-facing e-commerce projects. Implement standardised e-commerce journeys for insurance products. Customise branding for specific insurance brokers. Collaborate with a product analyst and tester, as well as a team of engineers. Work independently while integrating with a small, dynamic team. Essential Skills Minimum of 4 years commercial coding experience. Proficiency in TypeScript and Tailwind. experience with Vue 3, Nuxt 3+, or React, with a preference for Nuxt. Familiarity with Node, Deno, or Bun, with a preference for Node. experience working with various APIs including authentication, REST, RPC, GraphQL, and tRPC. Additional Skills & Qualifications experience with Server-Side Rendering or Edge Rendering. Proficiency in Unit, Component, and Automation Testing using tools such as Cypress or Playwright. experience with backend systems using TypeScript, C#, or GoLang. Familiarity with FormKit. experience with bundlers and build tools like Vite or Webpack. Proficiency in design tools such as Figma or Adobe DX. Why Work Here? This position is outside IR35, offering a unique opportunity to work as a consultant rather than just a contractor. The role provides the potential to explore consultancy further, should the collaboration prove successful. Location Manchester, UK Rate/Salary .00 GBP Daily Trading as TEKsystems. Allegis Group Limited, Maxis 2, Western Road, Bracknell, RG12 1RT, United Kingdom. No Allegis Group Limited operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency as set out in the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003. TEKsystems is a company within the Allegis Group network of companies (collectively referred to as "Allegis Group"). Aerotek, Aston Carter, EASi, Talentis Solutions, TEKsystems, Stamford Consultants and The Stamford Group are Allegis Group brands. If you apply, your personal data will be processed as described in the Allegis Group Online Privacy Notice available at To access our Online Privacy Notice, which explains what information we may collect, use, share, and store about you, and describes your rights and choices about this, please go to We are part of a global network of companies and as a result, the personal data you provide will be shared within Allegis Group and transferred and processed outside the UK, Switzerland and European Economic Area subject to the protections described in the Allegis Group Online Privacy Notice. We store personal data in the UK, EEA, Switzerland and the USA. If you would like to exercise your privacy rights, please visit the "Contacting Us" section of our Online Privacy Notice at for details on how to contact us. To protect your privacy and security, we may take steps to verify your identity, such as a password and user ID if there is an account associated with your request, or identifying information such as your address or date of birth, before proceeding with your request. If you are resident in the UK, EEA or Switzerland, we will process any access request you make in accordance with our commitments under the UK Data Protection Act, EU-U.S. Privacy Shield or the Swiss-U.S. Privacy Shield. JBRP1_UKTJ
12/12/2025
Full time
Job Title: Lead Front End Developer Job Description We are seeking an experienced Lead Front End Developer to lend expertise to three small projects requiring advanced front end engineering skills. These projects include the implementation of customer-facing e-commerce journeys tailored for insurance and branding for specific brokers. The role involves working with a cloud-based policy administration platform providing comprehensive insurance management solutions for brokers and MGAs. Features include quotation, new business, mid-term adjustments, cancellations, renewals, rating, document production, and payments, all seamlessly integrated into a single system. Responsibilities Lead the front end development of customer-facing e-commerce projects. Implement standardised e-commerce journeys for insurance products. Customise branding for specific insurance brokers. Collaborate with a product analyst and tester, as well as a team of engineers. Work independently while integrating with a small, dynamic team. Essential Skills Minimum of 4 years commercial coding experience. Proficiency in TypeScript and Tailwind. experience with Vue 3, Nuxt 3+, or React, with a preference for Nuxt. Familiarity with Node, Deno, or Bun, with a preference for Node. experience working with various APIs including authentication, REST, RPC, GraphQL, and tRPC. Additional Skills & Qualifications experience with Server-Side Rendering or Edge Rendering. Proficiency in Unit, Component, and Automation Testing using tools such as Cypress or Playwright. experience with backend systems using TypeScript, C#, or GoLang. Familiarity with FormKit. experience with bundlers and build tools like Vite or Webpack. Proficiency in design tools such as Figma or Adobe DX. Why Work Here? This position is outside IR35, offering a unique opportunity to work as a consultant rather than just a contractor. The role provides the potential to explore consultancy further, should the collaboration prove successful. Location Manchester, UK Rate/Salary .00 GBP Daily Trading as TEKsystems. Allegis Group Limited, Maxis 2, Western Road, Bracknell, RG12 1RT, United Kingdom. No Allegis Group Limited operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency as set out in the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003. TEKsystems is a company within the Allegis Group network of companies (collectively referred to as "Allegis Group"). Aerotek, Aston Carter, EASi, Talentis Solutions, TEKsystems, Stamford Consultants and The Stamford Group are Allegis Group brands. If you apply, your personal data will be processed as described in the Allegis Group Online Privacy Notice available at To access our Online Privacy Notice, which explains what information we may collect, use, share, and store about you, and describes your rights and choices about this, please go to We are part of a global network of companies and as a result, the personal data you provide will be shared within Allegis Group and transferred and processed outside the UK, Switzerland and European Economic Area subject to the protections described in the Allegis Group Online Privacy Notice. We store personal data in the UK, EEA, Switzerland and the USA. If you would like to exercise your privacy rights, please visit the "Contacting Us" section of our Online Privacy Notice at for details on how to contact us. To protect your privacy and security, we may take steps to verify your identity, such as a password and user ID if there is an account associated with your request, or identifying information such as your address or date of birth, before proceeding with your request. If you are resident in the UK, EEA or Switzerland, we will process any access request you make in accordance with our commitments under the UK Data Protection Act, EU-U.S. Privacy Shield or the Swiss-U.S. Privacy Shield. JBRP1_UKTJ
