Engineering Lead

Up to £95k DOE + 15% Bonus

Hybrid - Leeds 2 days per month

Excellent benefits

Our client are a privately owned, global provider of insurance services who are looking to hire an experienced Engineering Lead to help evolve and embed a new operating model and significantly improve engineering practices across a growing technology function.

Key Responsibilities:

Direct management to the Software Engineering and Test function
Champion engineering best practices across teams and disciplines (e.g. Software, Data, SecOps)
Ensure consistency and quality of delivery under pressure and tight deadlines
Drive improvements in CI/CD, coding standards, and engineering maturity
Collaborate closely with delivery towers, guiding technical priorities and setting clear standards
Build strong stakeholder relationships, influencing and enabling third-party engineering delivery
Operate hands-on when required, reviewing code and helping resolve engineering challenges
Help set the function up for success through transformation, not just BAUIdeal Candidate:

Proven experience as an Engineering Lead or Engineering Manager in a delivery-focused environment
Microsoft tech stack: .NET, Azure, ADO.NET, Dynamics, and SharePoint
Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills
Experience with CI/CD, code reviews, and driving standards across multiple delivery teams
Insurance experience is a bonus, but not essential Location:

Leeds - Hybrid working - primarily remote, with an expectation to travel to Leeds a couple of times per month Benefits include:

Up to 15% annual bonus
11% pension contribution
25 days annual leave plus flexible bank holidays (option to buy/sell additional 5 days)
Private Medical Cover
Car Salary Sacrifice scheme
Healthcare cash plan
6x salary death in service