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Lead Software Engineer
At a glance:
• Location: Cambridge
• In-office expectation: Once every two weeks
• Employment type: Permanent
• Salary: Up to £85k, 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 Redgate
Redgate brings together people who want to do their best work in an environment built on trust, accountability, and collaboration.
We build solutions that help data professionals securely manage the data and databases that their organizations depend on - a space that's only becoming more critical as systems scale, data regulations increase, and AI adoption accelerates.
Why join our engineering team?
• You’ll work in a team that cares about craft, collaboration, and quality (not hero coding).
• There’s real scope to grow your skills and impact, with clear pathways and support.
• We value sustainable delivery — good ways of working and time to improve how we build.
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 £85k, 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
• Link to full benefits page here
What happens next?
• Your application will be reviewed by a person — we don’t use AI or automated tools to assess applications. Every profile is read by one of our Talent Partners.
• You’ll hear back within a few days — whether it’s a next step or a no, we aim to respond promptly so you’re not left wondering.
• Our interview process is straightforward and consistent — you’ll find more detail on our typical hiring process below, so you know what’s coming and why.
Belonging at Redgate
We believe that people do their best work in an environment built on respect, fairness, and trust — and that diverse perspectives lead to better outcomes. Redgate is an equal opportunity employer, and we make hiring decisions based on skill, potential, and alignment with our values.
You can read more about how we approach belonging and inclusion at Redgate on our Belonging at Redgate page here.
How to apply
Apply below with a CV and covering letter.
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Achieving work-life balance has never been more important and so Redgate has adopted a flexible-hybrid model. This means that people will work flexibly with a blend of remote (home) and co-located (office) work, with teams having the flexibility to decide the cadence that best suits the outcomes they need to deliver.
Where you work and how frequently you attend the office will depend on the nature of your role, make-up of the team and the type of work that you need to do. A weekly visit to the office is likely for most people to support our collaborative culture, as well as other ad-hoc collaborative activities as required by the business. So, if you are able to travel to & from the office safely in a day, that works well for us.
Our hiring process
Application
Tell us about yourself, your skills, and why you’d like to join Redgate. Include your CV or LinkedIn profile, and any portfolios to showcase your work.
We will acknowledge your application straight away and review it carefully. Every application is considered by a member of our Talent team, not AI, because we believe hiring should always be human.
Initial Conversation
If your application looks like a good match, we will arrange an initial interview to learn more about you and answer any questions you have about Redgate and the role. This is a chance for us to get to know you and for you to get a feel for what it’s like to work here.
Skills Alignment Interview
This stage is all about your expertise and giving you a real sense of the role. You’ll meet different people, often including future teammates.
You may complete a technical assessment or focus on competency-based questions to explore how you approach challenges. If there’s anything you’d like us to cover or any part of the process you’re worried about, just let us know.
Values Alignment Interview
Shared values matter as much as skills. This conversation helps us both explore whether Redgate feels like the right fit. You’ll meet people who live our values every day, and we will allow plenty of time for your questions.
If everything feels like a great fit, we will make you an offer and talk through the details so you know exactly what to expect.