Lead Software Architect

Cambridge University Press & Assessment, Newtown, Cambridge

Lead Software Architect

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Cambridge University Press & Assessment, Newtown, Cambridge

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 3 days ago, 30 Apr | Get your application in today.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

Job ref: e4b12c82002e4f6a8c16f98a19e647ad

Location ref: Newtown, Cambridge

Full Job Description

  • Own the software architecture for an assigned product or platform area
  • Drive engineering delivery from planning through to production
  • Provide technical leadership and direction to distributed engineering teams
  • Remove technical blockers and make pragmatic trade-off decisions
  • Define and uphold technical standards, patterns, and engineering conventions
  • Lead the adoption of AI-assisted software development practices
  • Ensure operational readiness including infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines
  • Evaluate technology and tooling choices with clear rationale
  • Technologies:
  • AI
  • Architect
  • CI/CD
  • Support
  • Web
  • Backend
  • Frontend
  • UX UI Design

    Proven record of owning complex platforms or digital products end-to-end
  • Strong communication skills to operate across technical and non-technical audiences
  • Experience translating product and solution designs into engineering delivery
  • Ability to lead distributed teams and balance technical quality with delivery pace in complex environments
  • Familiarity with AI-assisted engineering practices and tooling
  • Knowledge of content platforms and education technology is a plus
  • Understanding of modern web technology stacks and engineering tools

    At Cambridge University Press & Assessment, we are a world-leading academic publisher and assessment organization passionate about shaping technology for educational impact. As we evolve our digital platforms, we are excited to invite a Lead Software Architect to join our Academic Technology group in Cambridge, UK. We offer a competitive salary range from £68,600 to £91,700, a hybrid work model, and a comprehensive benefits package including generous annual leave, private medical and dental insurance, and a pension scheme. We are committed to inclusivity and support our employees in various ways, ensuring a workplace where everyone can thrive.

Direct job link

https://www.jobs24.co.uk/job/lead-software-architect-126769628