Job Description
We’re looking for people to join the Access family, who share our passion for believing in better, and who will help us continue to grow.
Love Work. Love Life. Be You. - is central to our success and how we give our customers the freedom to do more of what's important to them.
What does Access offer you?
We offer a blended approach to office working, encouraging you to collaborate and connect in one of our thriving offices. We deliver on what we say, taking the development of our people seriously. We’ll work with you to progress your success plan and provide opportunities to accelerate your career.
On top of a competitive salary, our wellbeing days taking you to 25 days leave a year and a health contribution, you’ll also be able to choose from a range of benefits to suit you. We’re an organisation that likes to give back, so you’ll also have three charity days allocated to support a cause that matters to you.
We're seeking a technical leader to lead and grow a team of software engineers. You'll drive engineering excellence through code reviews, mentorship, and career development while delivering complex software solutions. You'll shape both technical standards and team culture in a high-performing engineering organization.
Key Responsibilities
Team Leadership & People Development
- Lead and develop a team of engineers, fostering technical excellence and continuous learning
- Conduct code reviews and provide technical mentorship that elevates team capabilities
- Guide career development through 1:1s, performance reviews, and personalized growth plans
- Build team engagement and psychological safety for innovation
Technical Leadership & Code Quality
- Conduct comprehensive code reviews ensuring quality, architecture, and best practices
- Provide hands-on technical guidance on complex implementations and system design
- Stay current with emerging technologies and advocate for strategic adoption
- Drive architectural decisions balancing innovation with maintainability
Project Delivery & Coordination
- Oversee project execution, resource allocation, and sprint planning
- Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure seamless delivery
- Identify and remove technical blockers
- Monitor metrics and maintain quality standards while meeting deadlines
Strategic Communication
- Translate complex technical concepts for non-technical audiences
- Communicate with leadership on team performance, project health, and initiatives
- Champion technical achievements and business impact
Required Qualifications
Technical Expertise
- 5+ years of professional software development experience
- 2+ years leading, mentoring, or managing engineering teams
- Demonstrated proficiency in at least one modern programming language or technology domain
- Solid architectural knowledge (design patterns, modularity, scalability)
- Experience with modern development practices (version control, testing, deployment)
- Proven ability to conduct effective code reviews
Leadership & Management
- Demonstrated success leading technical teams with tangible examples of developing engineers
- Strong coaching abilities across different experience levels and backgrounds
- Excellent communication skills for technical and stakeholder discussions
- Experience creating technical growth paths for engineers
- Collaborative leadership style that builds trust and accountability
What are we all about?
The Access Group is one of the largest UK-headquartered business management software providers. It provides solutions that empower more than 160,000 small and mid-sized organisations in commercial and non-profit sectors across Europe, USA and APAC, giving every employee the freedom to do more of what's important. Its innovative cloud solutions and integrated AI software experience across multiple Access products transform how business technology is used.
With over 9,300 talented individuals driving innovation and customer excellence, we’re shaping the future of work. And we want you to be part of it. At Access, people are at the heart of everything we do. We’re committed to creating an inclusive, high-performing culture where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive. If you’re excited about this role - even if your experience doesn’t tick every box - you might be exactly who we’re looking for.
We believe in equality for all and the transformative power of diversity. So why not join our vibrant team, where you can love what you do, love how you live, and most importantly, be authentically you?
Let’s make a difference together.
Love Work. Love Life. Be You.