Agile Development Team Lead

IPRS Health; Ipswich; Hybrid; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare service provider in Ipswich is seeking an Agile Development Team Lead to oversee a software development team. This role involves technical oversight, people management, and project coordination to ensure high-quality deliverables. The ideal candidate will have a degree in a relevant field and demonstrable experience in leading teams within an Agile framework. This position offers a salary of £50,000, along with flexible working options and numerous employee benefits.

Benefits

Flexible Working

Development Training Program

Annual CPD budget

Company pension scheme

25 days annual leave

Recruit a Friend bonus scheme

High-street discounts

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience leading software development teams.
• Experience managing the agile software development lifecycle.
• Ability to produce clear written communications.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of software developers.
• Delegate tasks and ensure team members are supported.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and analyse requirements.
• Translate business needs into technical specifications.
• Manage multiple development projects for timely delivery.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Stakeholder interaction

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Education

Degree in Computer Programming/Science or related

Tools

Jira

Azure DevOps

Job description

IPRS Health is an award‑winning provider of physiotherapy & mental health services, putting patients at the heart of everything we do and ensuring a smooth and successful journey to recovery. We work for a diverse range of clients across the public and private sector, including insurers, utilities and emergency services.

Agile Development Team Lead

As an Agile Development Team Lead for IPRS Health, you will blend technical oversight, people management and project coordination to guide our software development team in delivering high‑quality solutions that support our physiotherapy & mental health services.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of software developers to deliver high‑quality solutions within agreed timelines, providing guidance and support to ensure high performance and professional growth.
• Delegate tasks effectively and ensure that team members are equipped with the necessary resources and training.
• Conduct regular performance reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather, analyse, and document business requirements, ensuring alignment with business goals.
• Translate business needs into technical specifications and oversee the design and implementation of software solutions.
• Manage multiple development projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with business goals.
• Facilitate regular stand‑ups, team meetings, code reviews and provide constructive feedback to promote best practices and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent industry experience in Computer Programming/Science, Information Systems or related subjects (E).
• Demonstrable experience leading software development teams and managing the agile software development lifecycle (E).
• Ability to produce clear written communications (e.g. training documents, project plans) (E).
• Practical experience with project management software such as Jira or Azure DevOps (E).

Skills

• Very good interpersonal skills and the ability to act efficiently in a highly demand‑led environment (E).
• Ability to interact with internal and external stakeholders at all levels to promote and provide solutions to business‑related problems (E).
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex information to non‑technical stakeholders (E).
• Ability to balance multiple priorities and adapt to changing business needs (E).

Salary & Position details

• Salary £50,000 per annum.
• Permanent position working Monday – Friday, 40 hours per week.
• Hybrid role: 2–3 days per week from our office in Suffolk (IP6 0FU).

Benefits

• Flexible Working.
• IPRS Health Development Training Program.
• Annual CPD budget for external courses.
• Protected Weekly Hours for Development.
• Company‑funded membership to ACPOHE.
• Professional Development Opportunities.
• Employee Assistance Programme including free confidential counselling.
• High‑street discounts.
• 25 days’ annual leave plus 8 days’ bank holidays; increasing with completed years’ service & opportunity to purchase additional leave.
• Moving Day Leave.
• Company pension scheme membership.
• Recruit a Friend bonus scheme – up to £1,500.
• Environmental Initiatives.
• Westfield Health Cash Plan.
• Free eye tests every 2 years.
• Free annual flu vaccination.