Cambridge University Press & Assessment
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
This Principal Developer Team Lead position offers a pivotal opportunity to shape the technical future of a world-renowned academic organisation. You'll spearhead the migration of enterprise systems to cutting-edge cloud-native AWS architectures, while balancing hands-on technical leadership with people management responsibilities. We are Cambridge University Press & Assessment, a world-leading academic publisher and assessment organisation and a proud part of the University of Cambridge. About the role We're seeking a hands-on Principal Developer Team Lead to drive the technical transformation of our Exam Technology Organisation as we migrate legacy enterprise applications to modern, cloud-native architectures on AWS. You'll balance technical leadership with people management, leading a team of 4-8 developers while establishing the foundations for our future technology stack. Your initial focus will be on two strategic priorities: Evolving our SRE function - Building the DevOps infrastructure, automation, and tooling that enables Site Reliability Engineering practices across development and operations teams Advancing our AI development practice - Establishing standards, frameworks, and best practices for responsibly integrating AI capabilities into our education platforms. What You'll Do Technical Leadership Lead migration of legacy applications to cloud-native AWS architectures Build DevOps automation to support SRE practices Establish AI/ML development standards and frameworks Set observability, monitoring, and incident response standards Promote best practices in web, event-driven, and cloud-native technologies Provide technical expertise and oversee code reviews People Leadership Manage and mentor a team of 4-8 developers, providing coaching, development plan Identifying training needs in AI/ML and SRE. Support recruitment and foster a culture of continual improvement and wellbeing. Delivery & Collaboration Deliver software in agile squads Collaborate with architects, SREs, product owners, and infrastructure teams Liaise with stakeholders to identify education sector needs Plan and estimate migrations and feature delivery Coordinate with service management, security, and AWS experts About you Essential experience Degree or equivalent Proven technical team leadership Skilled in two or more modern programming languages Experience with AWS cloud and infrastructure DevOps skills: automation, CI/CD, infrastructure-as-code Understanding of SRE and observability Experience in web-apps and modern frameworks Strong communicator with technical and non-technical audiences Technical Expertise CI/CD pipelines, automation frameworks, and developer tooling Observability tools, monitoring, logging, and alerting systems Responsible AI practices and governance Event-driven architecture and microservices patterns Software design patterns and scalability best practices Security principles in cloud environments Leadership Qualities Ability to set technical standards and provide thought leadership Experience balancing people management with hands-on contribution Strong mentoring and coaching skills Collaborative approach that builds trust across teams Passion for continuous learning in AI/ML and DevOps Promotes inclusion and continuous improvement You'll be instrumental in our digital transformation, establishing the foundations for reliable, innovative systems that serve millions of learners, teachers, and researchers worldwide. By evolving our SRE function and advancing our AI practice, you'll empower teams to deliver high-performance solutions while responsibly harnessing cutting-edge technologies. If you would like to know more about this opportunity and what will make you successful, please see the full job description attached to the bottom of this vacancy on our careers site. Rewards and benefits We will support you to be at your best in work and to live well outside of it. In addition to competitive salaries, we offer a world-class, flexible rewards package , featuring family-friendly and planet-friendly benefits including: 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays Private medical and Permanent Health Insurance Discretionary annual bonus Group personal pension scheme Life assurance up to 4 x annual salary Green travel schemes We are a hybrid working organisation, and we offer a range of flexible working options from day one. We expect most hybrid-working colleagues to spend 40-60% of their time at their dedicated office or location. We will also consider other work arrangements if you wish to work more flexibly or require adjustments due to a disability. Ready to pursue your potential? Apply now. We review applications on an ongoing basis, with a closing date for all applications being 18th February 2026. If you are shortlisted and progressed through the stages, you can expect: A 40-minute screening call with the Hiring Manager. First stage interview via MS Teams or in person. You will be provided with a brief to complete a role related task which will need to be returned by email in advance of your interview. Please note that successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory background checks including DBS due to working in a regulated industry. Cambridge University Press & Assessment is an approved UK employer for the sponsorship of eligible roles and applicants under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please refer to the gov.uk website for guidance to understand your own eligibility based on the role you are applying for. Why join us Joining us is your opportunity to pursue potential. You'll belong to a collaborative team that's exploring new and better ways to serve students, teachers and researchers across the globe - for the benefit of individuals, society and the world. Sharing our mission will inspire your own growth, development and progress, in an environment which embraces difference, change and aspiration. Cambridge University Press & Assessment is committed to being a place where anyone can enjoy a successful career, where it's safe to speak up, and where we learn continuously to improve together. We welcome applications from all candidates, regardless of demographic characteristics (age, disability, educational attainment, ethnicity, gender, marital status, neurodiversity, religion, sex, gender identity and sexual identity), cultural, or social class/background. We believe better outcomes come through diversity of thought, background and approach. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and communities, actively seeking to employ people from a wide range of different communities.
This Principal Developer Team Lead position offers a pivotal opportunity to shape the technical future of a world-renowned academic organisation. You'll spearhead the migration of enterprise systems to cutting-edge cloud-native AWS architectures, while balancing hands-on technical leadership with people management responsibilities. We are Cambridge University Press & Assessment, a world-leading academic publisher and assessment organisation and a proud part of the University of Cambridge. About the role We're seeking a hands-on Principal Developer Team Lead to drive the technical transformation of our Exam Technology Organisation as we migrate legacy enterprise applications to modern, cloud-native architectures on AWS. You'll balance technical leadership with people management, leading a team of 4-8 developers while establishing the foundations for our future technology stack. Your initial focus will be on two strategic priorities: Evolving our SRE function - Building the DevOps infrastructure, automation, and tooling that enables Site Reliability Engineering practices across development and operations teams Advancing our AI development practice - Establishing standards, frameworks, and best practices for responsibly integrating AI capabilities into our education platforms. What You'll Do Technical Leadership Lead migration of legacy applications to cloud-native AWS architectures Build DevOps automation to support SRE practices Establish AI/ML development standards and frameworks Set observability, monitoring, and incident response standards Promote best practices in web, event-driven, and cloud-native technologies Provide technical expertise and oversee code reviews People Leadership Manage and mentor a team of 4-8 developers, providing coaching, development plan Identifying training needs in AI/ML and SRE. Support recruitment and foster a culture of continual improvement and wellbeing. Delivery & Collaboration Deliver software in agile squads Collaborate with architects, SREs, product owners, and infrastructure teams Liaise with stakeholders to identify education sector needs Plan and estimate migrations and feature delivery Coordinate with service management, security, and AWS experts About you Essential experience Degree or equivalent Proven technical team leadership Skilled in two or more modern programming languages Experience with AWS cloud and infrastructure DevOps skills: automation, CI/CD, infrastructure-as-code Understanding of SRE and observability Experience in web-apps and modern frameworks Strong communicator with technical and non-technical audiences Technical Expertise CI/CD pipelines, automation frameworks, and developer tooling Observability tools, monitoring, logging, and alerting systems Responsible AI practices and governance Event-driven architecture and microservices patterns Software design patterns and scalability best practices Security principles in cloud environments Leadership Qualities Ability to set technical standards and provide thought leadership Experience balancing people management with hands-on contribution Strong mentoring and coaching skills Collaborative approach that builds trust across teams Passion for continuous learning in AI/ML and DevOps Promotes inclusion and continuous improvement You'll be instrumental in our digital transformation, establishing the foundations for reliable, innovative systems that serve millions of learners, teachers, and researchers worldwide. By evolving our SRE function and advancing our AI practice, you'll empower teams to deliver high-performance solutions while responsibly harnessing cutting-edge technologies. If you would like to know more about this opportunity and what will make you successful, please see the full job description attached to the bottom of this vacancy on our careers site. Rewards and benefits We will support you to be at your best in work and to live well outside of it. In addition to competitive salaries, we offer a world-class, flexible rewards package , featuring family-friendly and planet-friendly benefits including: 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays Private medical and Permanent Health Insurance Discretionary annual bonus Group personal pension scheme Life assurance up to 4 x annual salary Green travel schemes We are a hybrid working organisation, and we offer a range of flexible working options from day one. We expect most hybrid-working colleagues to spend 40-60% of their time at their dedicated office or location. We will also consider other work arrangements if you wish to work more flexibly or require adjustments due to a disability. Ready to pursue your potential? Apply now. We review applications on an ongoing basis, with a closing date for all applications being 18th February 2026. If you are shortlisted and progressed through the stages, you can expect: A 40-minute screening call with the Hiring Manager. First stage interview via MS Teams or in person. You will be provided with a brief to complete a role related task which will need to be returned by email in advance of your interview. Please note that successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory background checks including DBS due to working in a regulated industry. Cambridge University Press & Assessment is an approved UK employer for the sponsorship of eligible roles and applicants under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please refer to the gov.uk website for guidance to understand your own eligibility based on the role you are applying for. Why join us Joining us is your opportunity to pursue potential. You'll belong to a collaborative team that's exploring new and better ways to serve students, teachers and researchers across the globe - for the benefit of individuals, society and the world. Sharing our mission will inspire your own growth, development and progress, in an environment which embraces difference, change and aspiration. Cambridge University Press & Assessment is committed to being a place where anyone can enjoy a successful career, where it's safe to speak up, and where we learn continuously to improve together. We welcome applications from all candidates, regardless of demographic characteristics (age, disability, educational attainment, ethnicity, gender, marital status, neurodiversity, religion, sex, gender identity and sexual identity), cultural, or social class/background. We believe better outcomes come through diversity of thought, background and approach. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and communities, actively seeking to employ people from a wide range of different communities.
Cambridge University Press & Assessment
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
Contract: Permanent (Full-time). Join the IELTS Modernisation team as a Permanent Product Owner , driving innovation in operational capabilities by collaborating with internal users and delivering transformative solutions. Or embrace a Fixed-Term Contract as a Product Owner, leading data insights and shaping data-driven decision-making through strategic engagement and impactful analytics. Both roles are crucial to our digital transformation journey and require individuals with experience, empathy, and diplomacy. We are Cambridge University Press & Assessment, a world-leading academic publisher and assessment organisation and a proud part of the University of Cambridge. About the roles As a Product Owner specialising in operational capabilities , your primary focus will be on collaborating closely with internal users to develop and enhance mission-critical operational systems. Your responsibilities encompass a comprehensive approach, from understanding user needs to fostering collaboration with cross-functional teams and delivering transformative solutions. You will be instrumental in the process of gathering requirements and identifying pain points through active engagement with internal users, driving improvements that enhance operational efficiency. Additionally, your role extends to: Communicate product vision, align with business objectives, and contribute to the development roadmap. Collaborate with development teams, translating requirements into user stories and acceptance criteria. Strategically prioritize backlog items considering business value, user impact, and technical feasibility. Foster effective communication, collaboration, and define key metrics for measuring product success. This role involves refining and communicating the product vision and roadmap for data insights and analytics, ensuring a clear trajectory aligned with objectives. You will work closely with data engineering and analytics teams, contributing to the ingestion, transformation, and visualisation of raw data, thereby converting it into actionable insights. Additionally, your role involves: Translate complex business requirements into clear user stories, acceptance criteria, and data models. Prioritize data initiatives considering business impact, data quality, and technical feasibility. Foster seamless communication and collaboration between stakeholders and data teams. Monitor evolving data trends, emerging technologies, and define KPIs for enhanced data capabilities and insights. This is your opportunity to make an impact! If you don't want to miss out, please take a look at the job description attached at the end of the advert. We want to hear from you. About you To be successful you will have a proven track record as a Product Owner or in a similar capacity, preferably within a technology-driven or educational context. This involves a deep comprehension of business operations, processes, and systems, coupled with the ability to collaborate with internal stakeholders and cross-functional teams to craft effective software solutions. Your skill set should encompass adept communication and presentation abilities, enabling you to articulate intricate concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences. An analytical mindset is crucial, complemented by your proficiency in harnessing data to inform decision-making and provide valuable business insights. A robust grasp of Agile methodologies, such as Scrum or Kanban, is essential, as is familiarity with project management and collaboration tools like Jira, Confluence, or analogous platforms. Rewards and benefits We will support you to be at your best in work and to live well outside of it. In addition to competitive salaries, we offer a world-class, flexible rewards package, featuring family-friendly and planet-friendly benefits including: Group personal pension scheme Discretionary annual bonus Life assurance up to 4 x annual salary Private medical and Permanent Health Insurance Green travel schemes 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays We also offer flexible and hybrid working options from day one. We will consider any work arrangements if you wish to work flexibly or require adjustments due to a disability. Ready to pursue your potential? Apply now. Interviews are scheduled to take place on the 29 and 30 August 2023. Please note that successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory background checks including DBS due to working in a regulated industry. Why join us Joining us is your opportunity to pursue potential. You'll belong to a collaborative team that's exploring new and better ways to serve students, teachers and researchers across the globe - for the benefit of individuals, society and the world. Sharing our mission will inspire your own growth, development and progress, in an environment which embraces difference, change and aspiration. Cambridge University Press & Assessment is committed to being a place where anyone can enjoy a successful career, where everyone has a voice, and where we learn continuously to improve together. Ensuring that everyone feels they belong is essential to who we are, and to the contribution we make to society and our planet. We believe better outcomes come through diversity of thought, background and approach. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and communities, actively seeking to employ people from a wide range of different communities.
Contract: Permanent (Full-time). Join the IELTS Modernisation team as a Permanent Product Owner , driving innovation in operational capabilities by collaborating with internal users and delivering transformative solutions. Or embrace a Fixed-Term Contract as a Product Owner, leading data insights and shaping data-driven decision-making through strategic engagement and impactful analytics. Both roles are crucial to our digital transformation journey and require individuals with experience, empathy, and diplomacy. We are Cambridge University Press & Assessment, a world-leading academic publisher and assessment organisation and a proud part of the University of Cambridge. About the roles As a Product Owner specialising in operational capabilities , your primary focus will be on collaborating closely with internal users to develop and enhance mission-critical operational systems. Your responsibilities encompass a comprehensive approach, from understanding user needs to fostering collaboration with cross-functional teams and delivering transformative solutions. You will be instrumental in the process of gathering requirements and identifying pain points through active engagement with internal users, driving improvements that enhance operational efficiency. Additionally, your role extends to: Communicate product vision, align with business objectives, and contribute to the development roadmap. Collaborate with development teams, translating requirements into user stories and acceptance criteria. Strategically prioritize backlog items considering business value, user impact, and technical feasibility. Foster effective communication, collaboration, and define key metrics for measuring product success. This role involves refining and communicating the product vision and roadmap for data insights and analytics, ensuring a clear trajectory aligned with objectives. You will work closely with data engineering and analytics teams, contributing to the ingestion, transformation, and visualisation of raw data, thereby converting it into actionable insights. Additionally, your role involves: Translate complex business requirements into clear user stories, acceptance criteria, and data models. Prioritize data initiatives considering business impact, data quality, and technical feasibility. Foster seamless communication and collaboration between stakeholders and data teams. Monitor evolving data trends, emerging technologies, and define KPIs for enhanced data capabilities and insights. This is your opportunity to make an impact! If you don't want to miss out, please take a look at the job description attached at the end of the advert. We want to hear from you. About you To be successful you will have a proven track record as a Product Owner or in a similar capacity, preferably within a technology-driven or educational context. This involves a deep comprehension of business operations, processes, and systems, coupled with the ability to collaborate with internal stakeholders and cross-functional teams to craft effective software solutions. Your skill set should encompass adept communication and presentation abilities, enabling you to articulate intricate concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences. An analytical mindset is crucial, complemented by your proficiency in harnessing data to inform decision-making and provide valuable business insights. A robust grasp of Agile methodologies, such as Scrum or Kanban, is essential, as is familiarity with project management and collaboration tools like Jira, Confluence, or analogous platforms. Rewards and benefits We will support you to be at your best in work and to live well outside of it. In addition to competitive salaries, we offer a world-class, flexible rewards package, featuring family-friendly and planet-friendly benefits including: Group personal pension scheme Discretionary annual bonus Life assurance up to 4 x annual salary Private medical and Permanent Health Insurance Green travel schemes 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays We also offer flexible and hybrid working options from day one. We will consider any work arrangements if you wish to work flexibly or require adjustments due to a disability. Ready to pursue your potential? Apply now. Interviews are scheduled to take place on the 29 and 30 August 2023. Please note that successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory background checks including DBS due to working in a regulated industry. Why join us Joining us is your opportunity to pursue potential. You'll belong to a collaborative team that's exploring new and better ways to serve students, teachers and researchers across the globe - for the benefit of individuals, society and the world. Sharing our mission will inspire your own growth, development and progress, in an environment which embraces difference, change and aspiration. Cambridge University Press & Assessment is committed to being a place where anyone can enjoy a successful career, where everyone has a voice, and where we learn continuously to improve together. Ensuring that everyone feels they belong is essential to who we are, and to the contribution we make to society and our planet. We believe better outcomes come through diversity of thought, background and approach. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and communities, actively seeking to employ people from a wide range of different communities.
