Development Team Leader - VISUALFILES - HYBRID
The Software Development Team Leader is responsible for leading a cross-functional development team to deliver high-quality software solutions that meet business needs. This role combines technical leadership with people management, ensuring that development work aligns with strategic objectives, follows best practices, and meets agreed timelines.
Team Leadership & People Management
* Lead, mentor, and support a team of software developers, fostering a collaborative, high-performing, and inclusive team culture.
* Conduct regular one-to-ones, performance reviews, and support personal development plans to grow technical and professional skills.
* Identify training and development needs and provide coaching or facilitate learning opportunities.
Essential: VISUALFILES TECHNICAL ABILITY
Leadership & Communication
* Proven experience leading or mentoring a software development team in an Agile environment.
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
* Ability to inspire, coach, and develop individuals to achieve personal and team objectives.
* Confident decision-maker, able to balance technical, business, and people considerations.
Software Engineering
* Strong understanding of modern software development practices, including design patterns, code quality, version control, and automated testing.
* Experience with Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) and associated ceremonies and tools (e.g., Azure DevOps, Jira).
* Solid grounding in secure coding practices and software development lifecycle (SDLC).
* Experience in CI/CD pipelines, source control (e.g., Git), and automated build/test processes.
Due to the volume of applications received for positions, it will not be possible to respond to all applications and only applicants who are considered suitable for interview will be contacted.
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