Agile Development Team Lead

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

Job summary

A healthcare services provider is seeking an Agile Development Team Lead in Ipswich to oversee a team of software developers. This permanent position offers a hybrid working model with 2-3 days in the office. The successful candidate will lead the agile software development lifecycle, mentor team members, and collaborate effectively with business stakeholders to deliver high-quality solutions. A salary of £50,000 per annum is offered along with a comprehensive benefits package including professional development opportunities and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Flexible Working

Development Training Program

Annual CPD budget

Protected Weekly Hours for Development

Employee Assistance Programme

High-street discounts

25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays

Recruit a Friend bonus scheme up to £1,500

Free Eye Tests

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications include a degree or equivalent experience in relevant fields.
• Experience leading software development teams and managing agile lifecycles.
• Ability to write clear project documents and communicate with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of software developers to achieve high performance.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure alignment with business goals.
• Oversee implementation of technical specifications and software solutions.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Education

Degree or equivalent in Computer Programming/Science

Tools

Jira

Azure Dev Ops

Job description

Overview

IPRS Health is an award‑winning provider of physiotherapy & mental health services, putting patients at the heart of everything we do, 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.

The Role

Agile Development Team Lead to lead a team of software developers, including seniors and full stack developers, to deliver high‑quality solutions designed collaboratively with business product owners, ensuring the future growth of 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 where required, 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.

Who We Are Looking For

Anyone and everyone is welcome to apply to work for IPRS Health. All our teams have a mix of backgrounds and experience but with one thing in common, the drive to help people recover. We are looking for our new Agile Development Team Lead to be a strong communicator and leader for the development team and business stakeholders, working as a team player to problem solve, creating high quality solutions that meet business need.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent industry experience in Computer Programming/Science, Information Systems or related subjects (E).

Experience

• Demonstrable experience leading software development teams and managing the agile software development lifecycle (E).
• Ability to produce written communications (e.g. training documents, project plans) which are clear and readily understood (E).
• Practical experience of project management software for example Jira or Azure Dev Ops (E).

Skills

• Must have very good interpersonal skills and the ability to act efficiently in a highly demand‑led environment (E).
• Must have the 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).

Other Information

Salary: £50,000 per annum

Position: Permanent, 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
• An annual CPD budget to fund 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 of service & opportunity to purchase additional leave
• Moving Day LeaveMembership of the Company pension scheme
• 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