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.
Position Summary
The F&B Software Company sits within Access Hospitality, with engineering teams distributed globally, andpowersmany millions of guest experiences every day. The portfolio includesResDiary, Dish Cult,DesignMyNight, Collins, Tonic, Soda, Wireless Social,Paytronix,PaytronixOnline Ordering,QikServeDigital Ordering, Kiosk,QikServeConnect, Access EPOS, Newbridge POS,GuestPOS,Acteol, Trail,Maintain,RotaReadyand CPL.
This is a50/50 hands-on leadership role, combining software development withpeopleleadership.You'llspend half your time writing and shipping production code, and half leading engineering teams, driving technical direction, growing talent, and delivering high-quality outcomes.
Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities
Lead up to two engineering streams (up to 8 engineers) across delivery, technicaldirectionandpeopledevelopment.
Remain hands-on, designing,buildingand reviewing production software.
Own architecture decisions, engineering standards, code quality,securityand CI/CD practices.
Partner with Product to deliver scalable, reliable solutions and balance feature delivery with technical investment.
Coach,mentorand develop engineers through regular feedback, goalsettingand performance management.
Drive operational excellence, incidentmanagementand continuous improvement across your teams.
Champion AI-enabled engineering practices and embed AI tooling into team workflows
What We're Looking For
AI-First Engineering
Strong hands-on experience using AI development tools (Copilot, Cursor, Claude Code, Devin or similar) across coding, testing, code reviews,documentationand troubleshooting.
Able to effectivelyleverageand evaluate AI-generated output, while driving AI adoption and best practices within engineering teams.
Technical Expertise
Proventrack recorddelivering production software in a commercial environment.
Strong full-stack engineering experience across backend, frontend, mobile and cloud technologies.
Solid understanding of clean code, automated testing, CI/CD, APIs, relational databases, and modern software architecture.
Experience with cloud platforms,containerisation(Docker/Kubernetes)and architectural decision-making.
Leadership & Collaboration
Experience leading and developing software engineering teams.
Strongpeoplemanagement,coachingand performance management skills.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to provide clear, constructive feedback.
Experience leading Agile delivery processes, incidentmanagementand cross-functional collaboration within distributed teams.
Preferred Technologies
React Native or Flutter
C#/.NET, TypeScript/React, Java
Azure and/or AWS
Docker,Kubernetesand cloud-native architectures
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.
The Access Group is a software company operating in the hospitality technology sector through its Access Hospitality division. The company powers millions of guest experiences daily through a comprehensive portfolio of food and beverage software solutions, including ResDiary, Dish Cult, DesignMyNight, Collins, QikServe, Access EPOS, and numerous other platforms. With engineering teams distributed globally, Access develops scalable, reliable solutions that help hospitality businesses manage operations, ordering, and customer experiences. The company is committed to fostering a culture centered on 'Love Work. Love Life. Be You.' and invests seriously in employee development and career progression.
