Discover a world of endless possibilities with Cambridge University Press & Assessment, a distinguished global academic publisher and assessment organisation proudly affiliated with the prestigious University of Cambridge.  We are looking for a Software Engineering Lead to join our Web Solutions team. You'll help us to transform how we deliver the first contact point many of our customers have with Cambridge University Press & Assessment; our public website.   You'll support the continuous development and implementation of good software engineering practices and help to create a culture of learning, development, and excellence in the team.  You'll also: 

manage a team of four senior software engineers and the wider team of 12 

support salary range analysis, design, and creation. 

help to integrate the team into the wider software engineering community, especially that around Drupal 

  Why Cambridge?  At Cambridge, our unwavering commitment is to excel in education, learning, and research on a global scale. With a presence in over 170 countries, we empower millions of individuals, unlocking their potential and enabling their success. From dedicated teachers shaping young minds to visionary researchers pushing the boundaries of knowledge, we embody a relentless pursuit of enlightenment, curiosity, and understanding.  We embrace change as an opportunity for growth and progress, constantly adapting to meet the evolving needs of our customers. Collaboration and attentive listening are at the heart of our journey, as we work hand in hand with our customers and each other to innovate and discover more effective ways to achieve our goals. We believe people thrive in an environment where Trust and Empowerment are at the forefront, which is why all our new team members are provided regularisation on their first day so they can start #PursuingPotential from day one.  Joining Cambridge means becoming a part of an extraordinary institution renowned worldwide. Beyond that, you'll become a part of a vibrant and forward-thinking community that transcends tradition, fostering a culture of continuous growth and personal development. Here, we provide the right environment for you to thrive, supporting your professional journey and empowering you to reach your highest potential, that is why our pay philosophy is intricately tied to your skills and competencies, ensuring that your compensation aligns with the unique value you bring to the role you are applying for.    What can you get from Cambridge?  In this role, you'll have the opportunity to collaborate with colleagues from diverse branches, expanding your horizons and enriching your understanding of different cultures. We value your wellbeing and offer stability, fostering your professional and personal growth through internal and external activities and training sessions to help enrich your skillset.   Enjoy work-life balance flexibility through our range of options, including flexible schedules, hybrid work arrangements, and generous paid leave. As a regular employee on Day One, you'll have access to comprehensive healthcare benefits, ensuring your peace of mind with coverage for dependents, group life insurance, and robust well-being programs.  

What makes you the ideal candidate in this role?  You are an experienced software engineer, already having impact in a team improving their best practices whilst delivering solutions on time and on budget. Ideally, you will have built up that experience using frameworks including Drupal, PHP, Jira, git, and Solr.  For this role, we have prioritised the features we will be looking for in you and what you can demonstrate to us: 

Must demonstrate 

competence to deliver quality processes and software engineering practices across a team 

a good knowledge of one or more PHP frameworks, ideally demonstrated by contribution to their respective open-source project 

an ability to coach and mentor software engineers 

Should demonstrate  

a good knowledge of Drupal, ideally demonstrated by contribution to the Drupal project 

how to apply best practice design patterns in PHP 

good practice in code review, giving constructive feedback to team members, helping to develop their own capabilities at every opportunity 

a thorough understanding of agile development principles and how they are implemented using Scrum 

Could demonstrate 

implementation of process improvement, quality control, or similar projects 

development and provision of training 

knowledge of specific Drupal-related technologies, including SiteStudio, migration, custom entities, internationalisation, and caching.