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)
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)
Devonshire Hayes Recruitment Specialists Ltd
We are seeking a senior, creative UI/UX & Full Stack Developer to join a client in The City of London. This role will focus primarily on UI/UX design and development (60%) while also contributing to backend and full-stack solutions (40%). The successful candidate will work closely with business stakeholders and developers in a small Agile team, contributing to both greenfield projects and enhancements to existing systems. This is an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about user experience, design, and intuitive interfaces, with the ability to complement their UI skills with strong full-stack development knowledge. Key Responsibilities UI/UX Focus (60%) Design and implement modern, responsive user interfaces using React, NextJS, or Blazor. Create wireframes, mockups, and prototypes using tools such as Figma to demo solutions to business stakeholders. Ensure high-quality user experiences, accessibility, and performance across applications. Collaborate with business analysts and product owners to translate user stories into intuitive, functional designs. Participate in usability testing and iterate on feedback to improve interface quality. Full Stack / Backend Focus (40%) Develop, test, and maintain microservices and backend APIs using C#, .NET 8, Python, and RESTful Web APIs. Implement integration and unit tests as part of the development process. Contribute to DevOps practices including CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker/Kubernetes), and cloud deployment (Azure/AWS). Support production systems and troubleshoot technical issues when needed. Agile Collaboration Participate in Scrum ceremonies and contribute to planning, stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives. Work closely with cross-functional teams to achieve project goals and milestones. Act as a problem solver and team player, balancing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Skills & Expertise Strong hands-on experience in UI/UX development with React, NextJS, or Blazor. Proficient in wireframing and prototyping tools (Figma, Adobe XD, or similar). Solid experience in full-stack development using C#, .NET 8, Python, RESTful APIs, and microservices architecture. Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure or AWS) and containerization technologies. Experience with databases (SQL Server, AWS RDS, MongoDB or other NoSQL). Knowledge of DevOps tools such as Azure DevOps, Jenkins, or Octopus for CI/CD. Understanding of Agile methodologies and collaborative software development practices. Bonus: experience in financial services or familiarity with trading systems, FIX protocol, or FX products.
We are seeking a senior, creative UI/UX & Full Stack Developer to join a client in The City of London. This role will focus primarily on UI/UX design and development (60%) while also contributing to backend and full-stack solutions (40%). The successful candidate will work closely with business stakeholders and developers in a small Agile team, contributing to both greenfield projects and enhancements to existing systems. This is an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about user experience, design, and intuitive interfaces, with the ability to complement their UI skills with strong full-stack development knowledge. Key Responsibilities UI/UX Focus (60%) Design and implement modern, responsive user interfaces using React, NextJS, or Blazor. Create wireframes, mockups, and prototypes using tools such as Figma to demo solutions to business stakeholders. Ensure high-quality user experiences, accessibility, and performance across applications. Collaborate with business analysts and product owners to translate user stories into intuitive, functional designs. Participate in usability testing and iterate on feedback to improve interface quality. Full Stack / Backend Focus (40%) Develop, test, and maintain microservices and backend APIs using C#, .NET 8, Python, and RESTful Web APIs. Implement integration and unit tests as part of the development process. Contribute to DevOps practices including CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker/Kubernetes), and cloud deployment (Azure/AWS). Support production systems and troubleshoot technical issues when needed. Agile Collaboration Participate in Scrum ceremonies and contribute to planning, stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives. Work closely with cross-functional teams to achieve project goals and milestones. Act as a problem solver and team player, balancing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Skills & Expertise Strong hands-on experience in UI/UX development with React, NextJS, or Blazor. Proficient in wireframing and prototyping tools (Figma, Adobe XD, or similar). Solid experience in full-stack development using C#, .NET 8, Python, RESTful APIs, and microservices architecture. Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure or AWS) and containerization technologies. Experience with databases (SQL Server, AWS RDS, MongoDB or other NoSQL). Knowledge of DevOps tools such as Azure DevOps, Jenkins, or Octopus for CI/CD. Understanding of Agile methodologies and collaborative software development practices. Bonus: experience in financial services or familiarity with trading systems, FIX protocol, or FX products.
