Engineering Team Lead

SUMMARY:
Step into a role where you don’t just write code — you shape teams, influence delivery, and build high-performing engineering cultures. This is a standout opportunity for a senior developer ready to lead, mentor, and make real impact in a modern, fast-paced environment.

POSITION INFO:
Company and Job Description: My client, a forward-thinking orginisation within the information technology space, is looking for an experienced Engineering Team Lead to take ownership of a cross-functional development team and drive delivery excellence. This opportunity is ideal for a senior developer or technical lead who thrives on combining hands-on engineering thinking with people leadership. You'll play a pivotal role in aligning engineering output with product goals, improving development practices, and creating an environment where developers can do their best work. The environment is collaborative, innovation-driven, and built around continuous learning - giving you the chance to influence both technical outcomes and team culture. You'll work alongside Product, Design, QA, and DevOps, ensuring high-quality delivery of scalable solutions while nurturing your team's growth. What's in it for you? Real ownership of delivery and engineering standards Influence over team culture and technical direction Flexible \/ hybrid working environment Strong focus on leadership development and mentorship Opportunity to work on impactful, large-scale projects Be part of a supportive, high-performing engineering team Key Responsibilities: Lead, mentor, and develop a team of software engineers through regular 1:1s, performance reviews, and coaching Own delivery outcomes by managing sprint planning, backlog grooming, and execution of roadmap items Ensure high-quality engineering practices including testing, documentation, and code standards Collaborate with Product, Design, and other technical teams to ensure alignment and resolve dependencies Track and improve team performance metrics such as velocity, throughput, and quality Facilitate technical decision-making aligned with architectural goals Drive continuous improvement through retrospectives and process enhancements Job Experience and Skills Required: Education Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Information Systems, or equivalent experience Experience 5+ years in software engineering (essential) Minimum 1-2 years in a leadership, mentoring, or team lead capacity Proven experience working in agile environments and managing software delivery Experience building and maintaining high-performing development teams Skills Strong understanding of SDLC and agile methodologies Ability to balance technical delivery with people management Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Strong problem-solving and decision-making ability Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams (QA, DevOps, Product! Apply now! For more exciting IT vacancies, please visit: I also specialise in recruiting in the following: IT jobs Jobs in information technology Developer Vacancies Software Engineering leadership roles Java Developer jobs .Net Developer jobs IT recruitment If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable roles \/ positions.