- Lead Developer
- £43,000 - £50,000
- Liverpool or Newport - 2 days per week on-site
Our client in Liverpool is currently looking for a Lead Developer to lead a team of software developers and play a part in the design, implementation and maintenance of software solutions. You will also be managing resources, relationships, vendors, and technology roadmaps ensuring capacity and skills for delivery. Building a team through coaching and developing colleagues in agile ways of working.
Knowledge and experience of the full software development lifecycle along with C# Java & JavaScript.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
- Lead a team of developers, provide mentorship, guidance and support to the team
- Collaborate with stakeholders to understand organisational goals and translate them into a strategic software development roadmap
- Work with cross-functional teams, fostering a culture of excellence and efficiency in software development and deployment, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality solutions.
- Provide design and architectural options to key stakeholders, driving forward decisions and a longer term sustainable software architecture, ensuring software is properly monitored, supported and maintained.
- Work closely with other areas to identify software needs, streamline processes and enhance overall organisational efficiency, ensuring the utilisation of user centred design and data driven iteration
- Ensure the coding, testing and documentation for the software products is maintained and reliable
The following skills and experience will be essential for this role:
- Experience in .Net, C#, Java and JavaScript
- Demonstrated experience in leading test automation in CI/CD environments along with a good understanding of DevOps and Microsoft Azure
- Track record of excellent staff management and leadership and proven resource management experience
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across directorates
- The ability to pass BPSS clearance checks
Some of the benefits that come with this role:
- Generous Pension scheme - up to 28.4% pension contribution
- 25 days annual leave going up to a maximum of 30 days + bank holidays
- 1 Privileged day per year
- Flexible and hybrid working
- Discounts from high street retailers