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