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Join to apply for the Software Engineering Lead role at Dignity Funerals Ltd Contract Full‑Time, Permanent Location Maidenhead, Berkshire (Hybrid flexible, 3 days office) Salary Up to £110,000 per annum About We’re redefining end‑of‑life services with modern, compassionate, accessible solutions. By combining the scale of Dignity with Farewill’s tech‑driven innovation, we’re building a next‑generation platform to support families at one of life’s most important moments. What You’ll Be Doing
Lead and mentor a team of engineers focused on delivering impactful, resilient software products. Define and implement the technical strategy for your domain, aligned to our roadmap and vision. Ensure high standards of engineering quality, security, architecture, and agile delivery. Collaborate closely with Product, Design, and cross‑functional teams to deliver business outcomes. Get stuck into code, architecture, and problem‑solving when needed – you’re still close to the tech. Coach and mentor engineers, helping them grow in a high‑performing, compassionate culture.
About You You’re a pragmatic engineering leader who balances tech quality with business value. You’ve led or mentored high‑performing teams, delivered complex products, and enjoy connecting big‑picture technical thinking with real user needs. We’d love to hear from you if you:
Have moved from Senior Engineer into Tech Lead / Engineering Manager roles. Are comfortable leading strategy but still enjoy being close to architecture and implementation. Have worked with JavaScript/TypeScript, Node.js, SQL, React or similar technologies. Bring strong experience in backend engineering, APIs, cloud infrastructure (AWS), and modern DevOps. Have experience building products in high‑stakes or regulated domains (e.g. fintech, legal tech, health tech). Thrive in cross‑functional teams and believe in shipping fast, learning fast, and iterating often. Are passionate about team health, development, and a culture of continuous improvement.
What We’re Looking For
Proven delivery of secure, scalable technical products. Background in backend/system architecture and cloud‑native development. Familiarity with modern SDLC: CI/CD, containerisation, infrastructure as code. Excellent communication and problem‑solving – calm under pressure, collaborative by nature. Willingness to work hybrid from our Maidenhead or London offices (minimum 3 days per week).
Why Join Us This is a rare opportunity to join a company that’s genuinely making a difference in people’s lives—modernising a traditionally underserved space, with empathy and innovation at its core.
Engineering is valued at every level of the organisation. You’ll have real ownership and input into our tech strategy. We believe in kindness, autonomy, and impact – and back that up with flexible, human‑centred ways of working. You’ll be part of a mission to reimagine how people experience end‑of‑life planning, funerals, and remembrance.
Apply To be considered for this role, please submit your application via the ‘apply’ button. A member of our Talent Team will review your application. About Us We are Dignity, one of the UK’s oldest and most trusted funeral providers, with over 200 years of history, 570 branches, and 46 crematoria. We’re building the UK’s leading end‑of‑life company, and operate Farewill, the country’s largest will writer and one of the UK’s top probate providers. FCA Statement We are regulated by the FCA; some roles may be subject to background checks. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Statement We know diverse teams make better decisions, build better products, and create a better place to work. Whoever you are, wherever you’re from, and whatever your life looks like, we’d love to hear from you. If there’s anything you need to make the process more accessible, please let us know. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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Location:
Maidenhead, England, United Kingdom
Job Type:
FullTime

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