Senior Software Engineering (Saas)

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Software Engineering Team Leader (SaaS)

Witney, Oxfordshire (Hybrid/Remote)
Up to £60,000 + Benefits

The Opportunity

We're looking for a talented and experienced Software Engineering Team Leader to join our growing R&D function at webexpenses.

This is an exciting opportunity to take a leading role in shaping the future of our SaaS platform, working at the heart of the full product development lifecycle. You'll combine hands-on development with leadership responsibilities, driving technical excellence while mentoring and growing a high-performing engineering team.

You'll collaborate across the business, influence architectural decisions, and help deliver scalable, high-quality solutions used by thousands of customers worldwide.

What Makes This Role Exciting

• Impact at scale - Your work will directly enhance the experience of thousands of users
• Continuous innovation - Solve complex technical problems and build elegant, scalable solutions
• Leadership and growth - Mentor developers and drive engineering best practices
• Future-focused - Explore new technologies and influence our technical direction

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, manage and develop a team of software engineers, supporting their growth and performance
• Write high-quality, maintainable code and conduct peer code reviews
• Contribute to coding standards, architecture, and engineering best practices
• Collaborate with leadership and peers to evolve our engineering culture and technical strategy
• Play a hands-on role in the design and delivery of scalable SaaS solutions
• Support the full software development lifecycle within an agile environment
• Influence architectural decisions and platform evolution

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience leading or mentoring software development teams
• Strong understanding of SaaS platforms and delivery models
• Solid development experience with Java (Java 8+) and Spring Boot (experience or desire to work with Java 21)
• Hands-on experience with AWS cloud services
• Strong SQL database knowledge (SQL Server, PostgreSQL)
• Experience developing native mobile applications (Swift and/or Java)
• Commitment to clean, secure, and maintainable code with experience using Git and CI/CD pipelines
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Excellent communication skills, able to work with technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Experience producing technical design documentation
• A curious mindset with a passion for learning and emerging technologies

Desirable

• Experience with React and/or JavaScript web applications
• Background in FinTech or expense management solutions
• Familiarity with Docker and containerisation
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (e.g. AWS CloudFormation)
• Knowledge of event-driven architecture and messaging systems

What's on Offer

• Salary up to £60,000 plus benefits
• Hybrid and remote working flexibility (Witney-based when required)
• 25 days holiday (rising to 26) + birthday off
• Private medical insurance and group life cover
• Monthly study days and ongoing learning & development
• Family-friendly policies
• Retail discount scheme, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), and volunteering days

Additional Information

• Full-time, permanent role based in the UK
• Hybrid/remote working with occasional travel to Witney (OX28) required
• Candidates must have the right to work in the UK (no visa sponsorship available)
• We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds
• A strong awareness of data privacy and security is essential