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Job Title: Principal Developer Team Lead Salary: £51,400 - £68,800 Location: Cambridge/Hybrid Contract: Permanent This Principal Developer Team Lead position offers a pivotal opportunity to shape the technical future of a world-renowned academic organisation. You'll spearhead the migration of enterprise systems to cutting-edge cloud-native AWS architectures, while balancing hands-on technical leadership with people management responsibilities. 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 We're seeking a hands-on Principal Developer Team Lead to drive the technical transformation of our Exam Technology Organisation as we migrate legacy enterprise applications to modern, cloud-native architectures on AWS. You'll balance technical leadership with people management, leading a team of 4-8 developers while establishing the foundations for our future technology stack. Your initial focus will be on two strategic priorities: Evolving our SRE function - Building the DevOps infrastructure, automation, and tooling that enables Site Reliability Engineering practices across development and operations teams Advancing our AI development practice - Establishing standards, frameworks, and best practices for responsibly integrating AI capabilities into our education platforms. What You'll Do Technical Leadership Lead migration of legacy applications to cloud-native AWS architectures Build DevOps automation to support SRE practices Establish AI/ML development standards and frameworks Set observability, monitoring, and incident response standards Promote best practices in web, event-driven, and cloud-native technologies Provide technical expertise and oversee code reviews People Leadership Manage and mentor a team of 4-8 developers, providing coaching, development plan Identifying training needs in AI/ML and SRE. Support recruitment and foster a culture of continual improvement and wellbeing. Delivery & Collaboration Deliver software in agile squads Collaborate with architects, SREs, product owners, and infrastructure teams Liaise with stakeholders to identify education sector needs Plan and estimate migrations and feature delivery Coordinate with service management, security, and AWS experts About you Essential experience Degree or equivalent Proven technical team leadership Skilled in two or more modern programming languages Experience with AWS cloud and infrastructure DevOps skills: automation, CI/CD, infrastructure-as-code Understanding of SRE and observability Experience in web-apps and modern frameworks Strong communicator with technical and non-technical audiences Technical Expertise CI/CD pipelines, automation frameworks, and developer tooling Observability tools, monitoring, logging, and alerting systems Responsible AI practices and governance Event-driven architecture and microservices patterns Software design patterns and scalability best practices Security principles in cloud environments Leadership Qualities Ability to set technical standards and provide thought leadership Experience balancing people management with hands-on contribution Strong mentoring and coaching skills Collaborative approach that builds trust across teams Passion for continuous learning in AI/ML and DevOps Promotes inclusion and continuous improvement You'll be instrumental in our digital transformation, establishing the foundations for reliable, innovative systems that serve millions of learners, teachers, and researchers worldwide. By evolving our SRE function and advancing our AI practice, you'll empower teams to deliver high-performance solutions while responsibly harnessing cutting-edge technologies. 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 16th April 2026. As part of the application process you can expect: Two questions to select one answer from multiple options. A 15-minute screening call with the Hiring Manager. First stage interview via MS Teams or in person. You will be provided with a brief to complete a role related task which will need to be returned by email in advance of your interview. 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 - Principal Developer Team Lead V01.00 .pdf (117.42 KB)

Job Title: Principal Developer Team Lead Salary: £51,400 - £68,800 Location: Cambridge/Hybrid Contract: Permanent This Principal Developer Team Lead position offers a pivotal opportunity to shape the technical future of a world-renowned academic organisation. You'll spearhead the migration of enterprise systems to cutting-edge cloud-native AWS architectures, while balancing hands-on technical leadership with people management responsibilities. 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 We're seeking a hands-on Principal Developer Team Lead to drive the technical transformation of our Exam Technology Organisation as we migrate legacy enterprise applications to modern, cloud-native architectures on AWS. You'll balance technical leadership with people management, leading a team of 4-8 developers while establishing the foundations for our future technology stack. Your initial focus will be on two strategic priorities: Evolving our SRE function - Building the DevOps infrastructure, automation, and tooling that enables Site Reliability Engineering practices across development and operations teams Advancing our AI development practice - Establishing standards, frameworks, and best practices for responsibly integrating AI capabilities into our education platforms. What You'll Do Technical Leadership Lead migration of legacy applications to cloud-native AWS architectures Build DevOps automation to support SRE practices Establish AI/ML development standards and frameworks Set observability, monitoring, and incident response standards Promote best practices in web, event-driven, and cloud-native technologies Provide technical expertise and oversee code reviews People Leadership Manage and mentor a team of 4-8 developers, providing coaching, development plan Identifying training needs in AI/ML and SRE. Support recruitment and foster a culture of continual improvement and wellbeing. Delivery & Collaboration Deliver software in agile squads Collaborate with architects, SREs, product owners, and infrastructure teams Liaise with stakeholders to identify education sector needs Plan and estimate migrations and feature delivery Coordinate with service management, security, and AWS experts About you Essentialexperience Degree or equivalent Proven technical team leadership Skilled in two or more modern programming languages Experience with AWS cloud and infrastructure DevOps skills: automation, CI/CD, infrastructure-as-code Understanding of SRE and observability Experience in web-apps and modern frameworks Strong communicator with technical and non-technical audiences Technical Expertise CI/CD pipelines, automation frameworks, and developer tooling Observability tools, monitoring, logging, and alerting systems Responsible AI practices and governance Event-driven architecture and microservices patterns Software design patterns and scalability best practices Security principles in cloud environments Leadership Qualities Ability to set technical standards and provide thought leadership Experience balancing people management with hands-on contribution Strong mentoring and coaching skills Collaborative approach that builds trust across teams Passion for continuous learning in AI/ML and DevOps Promotes inclusion and continuous improvement You'll be instrumental in our digital transformation, establishing the foundations for reliable, innovative systems that serve millions of learners, teachers, and researchers worldwide. By evolving our SRE function and advancing our AI practice, you'll empower teams to deliver high-performance solutions while responsibly harnessing cutting-edge technologies. 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 16th April 2026. As part of the application process you can expect: Two questions to select one answer from multiple options. A 15-minute screening call with the Hiring Manager. First stage interview via MS Teams or in person. You will be provided with a brief to complete a role related task which will need to be returned by email in advance of your interview. 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.

Umbraco Developer Are you a passionate Software Developer who loves building beautiful, performant web experiences in Umbraco? If so, this is your chance to join a fast-growing digital team at a UK powerhouse known for innovation, stability, and exceptional culture. About the company / team If you love technology- you'll fit right in! Their HQ is host to a fast-growing Technology & IT team driving digital projects like a new customer app and modern web platforms-plus hands-on roles across engineering, delivery, and ERP. Expect agile squads, modern tooling, and career opportunities from leadership to digital delivery-all within a culture that backs ideas and invests in your growth The IT / Tech team has an excellent gender balance, which contributes to varied perspectives and a more inclusive working atmosphere Why is this role available? Thanks to major growth within the Software Development function, driven by ongoing investment in technology and digital capability. With a 30% increase in headcount over the last 12 months-and plans to repeat that scale of growth again this year-you'll be joining at an exciting moment where momentum, investment, and ambition are all rising fast. The day to day of the role You'll play a part in shaping future-ready digital solutions used by millions of customers. This will include brand-new greenfield projects, building modern internal systems designed to remove reliance on third-party platforms and give the business greater control, agility, and innovation. It's the perfect environment for developers who want ownership, impact and the freedom to build solutions from the ground up. Technology you'll be using and need experience in Front-end technology including HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript (ES6+) Umbraco CMS (or any similar such as Sitecore or Optimizely) This role focuses on building secure, scalable, high-performance web applications using C#, ASP.NET (MVC/Core), Razor You'll work with RESTful APIs, JSON, Azure-hosted solutions, and use CI/CD pipelines and source control as part of modern delivery. The role also involves contributing to code quality, accessibility, and continuous improvement within an Agile/Scrum environment. Benefits Package Up to £50,000 salary 25 days holiday + bank holidays Holiday buy and sell options Private medical insurance Company pension scheme + more! How they work This is an on-site role in Sunderland Core hours 10am - 3pm Growth & learning L&D budget + learning day, conference tickets, meet ups & internal talks. Clear progression framework, mentorship and tech leadership opportunities. Hiring process 1st stage - 30-45 min intro over teams with the Software Development Manager 2nd and Final stage -1 hour in person conversation where you'll meet the Software Development Manager and CTO Decision within 3 business days Equal opportunity employer. They value diverse perspectives and offer adjustments throughout the process. Apply Apply to the advert or drop me a message on LinkedIn at "Jessica Blackburn" for a confidential chat and to find out about any other Software Development opportunities available.

Moorepay is transforming. We are a trusted leader in UK Payroll and HR solutions, but we aren't resting on our history. We are embarking on a major digital transformation to redefine how businesses manage their most important asset: their people. As the Principal Software Solutions Architect, you'll be the technical authority responsible for defining, governing, and evolving the end-to-end architecture of our "AI First" platform, ensuring architectural consistency, secure-by-design principles, and long-term scalability across all engineering squads. Working closely with the Engineering Manager, Cloud & Platform Engineering Lead, and Product leadership, this role shapes our architectural strategy, drives technical excellence, and provides deep guidance to multiple autonomous squads as we scale towards high-performing, cloud-native teams. The Architect balances hands-on solution design, strategic planning, technical oversight, and stakeholder collaboration to keep the platform robust, secure, and ready for future growth. This role defines the architectural backbone that enables the entire engineering organisation to scale effectively. As we transition to multiple autonomous squads, you will ensure our systems remain leading edge, secure, resilient, and consistent enabling rapid product delivery while maintaining high standards of engineering excellence. You will leave an enduring impact on the platform's foundations, influencing everything from service boundaries to reliability strategies and cloud platform design. This is a full time, permanent role working on a hybrid basis with 3 days per week in Manchester. Key Responsibilities: Team Leadership & Scaling Define and maintain the technical architecture vision and roadmap across all squads. Ensure alignment of architecture with business goals, engineering strategy, and long-term scalability. Drive system-wide architectural decisions, providing clear technical direction for squads. Evaluate emerging technologies and propose solutions that improve scalability, performance, and developer productivity. Mentor senior engineers and influence technical leaders across the organisation. Secure-by-Design & Compliance Embed secure-by-design principles into architectural decisions. Ensure threat modelling is performed for new features and major changes. Champion secure coding standards and integration of security testing into the delivery pipeline. Collaborate with security and compliance stakeholders to ensure solutions meet regulatory and governance requirements. Promote design patterns that minimise risk across distributed systems. Solution Design & Governance Own the end-to-end architectural design for major platform components and new product capabilities, with a focus on AI First. Work closely with Engineering Manager and Engineering Team Leads to ensure solutions are consistent, secure, and scalable. Lead architecture reviews and ensure adherence to design standards, technical patterns, and best practices. Produce solution blueprints, reference architectures, and technical documentation. Validate that all solutions support operational excellence, reliability, and maintainability. Cloud, Infrastructure, and Platform Architecture Define scalable service-based architectures leveraging cloud-native patterns. Work with the Lead SRE to ensure architectural designs account for: Observability (metrics, logs, tracing) Reliability (SLIs, SLOs, failover) CI/CD automation Infrastructure as code and environment design Drive optimisation of compute, storage, and network resources across cloud platforms (Azure/AWS). Engineering Collaboration & Technical Enablement Partner with Engineering Manager to ensure squads have clear architectural guidance. Support teams in breaking down complex technical problems into executable, scalable solutions. Provide architectural input into backlog refinement, release planning, and prioritisation. Act as the primary facilitator for cross-team architectural decision-making. Communicate architectural decisions, trade-offs, and risks to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Continuous Improvement & Technology Standards Define and maintain engineering standards, reusable patterns, and architectural principles. Champion continuous improvement across code quality, security, performance, and operational readiness. Foster a culture of technical excellence, experimentation, and innovation. Skills & Experience Essential: Proven experience as a Principal Architect, Solutions Architect, or Senior Engineer leading architectural decisions in complex systems. Strong understanding of AI technologies such as agents and models for both accelerated design & delivery as well as delivery of product capabilities. Strong background in cloud-native architectures (microservices, event-driven, distributed systems). Deep understanding of secure-by-design principles, threat modelling, cryptography basics, and modern security practices. Experience with API design, integration patterns, and domain-driven design (DDD) and Event Driven Design. Ability to influence without authority and collaborate effectively across engineering, SRE, product, and leadership teams. Exceptional communication skills, capable of simplifying complex technical topics for diverse stakeholders. Extensive experience with modern programming platforms and frameworks (e.g., Node.js, C# .NET, React). Strong grounding in cloud platforms (AWS/Azure), including networking, identity, observability, and cost optimisation. Desirable: Experience designing solutions in regulated or compliance-driven industries. Background in DevOps, platform engineering, or SRE practices. Experience scaling architectures to support high-growth environments. Certification in cloud or architecture frameworks (AWS SA Pro, Azure Architect Expert, TOGAF, etc.).