Overview
We are looking for exceptional senior software developers to lead our team with 5+ years' experience managing and motivating a team who are committed to delivering valuable applications and services to customers. You will ensure the software meets the agreed acceptance criteria and the team’s definition of done.
This is a hands on role for which we are looking for an individual who is passionate about developing the highest quality output, from a motivated team by leading by example and being a subject matter expert in multiple languages.
From design, development, testing, deploying and maintaining up-to-date applications and services, you enable The Company to deliver mission-critical communications solutions for customers.
Location.
This role is based in our head office in Bracknell, Berkshire. This is an office-based vacancy and as such we expect all applicants to be willing to commute to our offices a minimum of 3-4 days per week as per our hybrid working policy.
Key Responsibilities
* Technical leadership and management – Responsible for the software engineering output of the team
* Lead the design and refinement of complex stories within product(s) the team is responsible for, engaging with other teams or departments as required.
* Lead development projects, coordinating tasks to be carried out by the team, and working with customers as required.
* Lead the team, encouraging best practice within the team and look to how the overall business objectives can be met.
* Mentor direct reports within the same agile team.
* Complete performance reviews and personal development plans for direct reports.
* Assist in recruitment activities, including recruitment days, phone and face to face interviews.
* Build and manage a high performance team, working to develop your team members and address any concerns with support of the wider business.
* Facilitate agile Scrum ceremonies, including refinement, planning, review and retrospectives.
* Track and support the team implementing improvements and changes from retrospectives.
* Provide weekly reporting of team progress to the department head.
* Collaborate with other teams and departments to ensure that deliverables from the team will meet the customer’s expectation.
* Collaborate with the Product Owner to manage the Product(s) backlog and give guidance on timeframes for deliverables.
Development
* Design the architecture of new application components and achieve internal sign off for development specifications where required.
* Lead the Agile team to develop applications to meet product/customer requirements.
* Thoroughly test new features or developments to make sure they perform the desired task correctly in all cases.
* Work with Quality Assurance teams/processes to validate builds ready for launch.
Experience Required
* Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM, Computer Science or related subject, preferably from a Russell Group University.
* Experience of leading successful development teams.
* Good experience of developing commercial projects/applications ideally in C# or React.
* Good experience in SQL and using relational databases such as Microsoft SQL Server.
* Experience in source control, in particular Git.
* Experience working within an Agile environment, in particular Scrum, and applying supporting practices.
* Will be able to supply expert support on one or more product(s).
* Familiar with and will apply TDD, unit testing or appropriate automated testing on stories and bug fixes they work on in line with the standards for the product.
* Experience in using any of the following languages would be well received: Python, React.Native or Maui.Net.
Additional beneficial experience
* Knowledge and experience working to OWASP ASVS or equivalent application security standards.
* Experience of recent .NET versions.
* Experience in developing containerising applications with Docker and using orchestration such as Kubernetes.
* Experience in NoSQL databases such as ElasticSearch.
* Experience in using test tools such as xUnit, Jest, Cypress, Selenium Web Driver, SoapUI or Burp Suite.
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