Lead Software Engineer

At a Glance

• Location: Cambridge
• In office expectation: Once every two weeks
• Employment type: Permanent
• Salary: Up to £95,000, subject to experience
• Why this role exists: To help build the next generation of AI capabilities for database professionals, developing new agentic AI interfaces and integrating capabilities across Redgate's product suite.

About the Role

This is a hands on technical leadership role within a small, cross functional team focused on building the next generation of AI capabilities for database administration. You'll sit alongside a Tech Lead, Product Designer, Product Manager, and 4-5 software engineers, with additional support from a Group Engineering Manager, Architect, and coaching function.

• You'll be at the forefront of developing agentic AI interfaces and approaches tailored to the needs of database professionals, working across teams to bring Redgate's tooling into a coherent AI driven workflow.
• You'll shape the team's approach to the most complex engineering challenges, owning the quality of engineering practice and developing the skills of those around you.
• You'll lead cross team engineering initiatives and collaborate with the Architect to inform technical strategy at the product level.
• You'll be an active participant in the team's leadership - helping to set and deliver goals alongside the Tech Lead and Product Manager.
• You'll have a direct line to customer impact: understanding how your team's work solves real problems and prioritising accordingly.

What Makes You a Great Fit

• Experience designing, building, and operating scalable, resilient, and secure software systems - with a bias for simplicity and maintainability.
• Proven track record of leading complex engineering work, including cross team collaboration and breaking down ambiguity into clear delivery.
• Proficiency in modern .NET/C#, Python, or TypeScript, with expertise in at least one.
• Strong communicator, able to distil complex technical decisions into clear rationale for a range of audiences.
• Evidence of developing other engineers through coaching, mentoring, and role modelling, with a genuine commitment to team growth.

What We Offer

• Salary range: Up to £95,000, subject to experience
• Discretionary Company Bonus
• Hybrid working: home and Cambridge office (once a fortnight)
• Monthly wellbeing allowance and generous paid time off
• Genuine investment in learning, development, and career progression
• Private health insurance

Redgate is an equal opportunity employer. We make hiring decisions based on skill, potential, and alignment with our values.