Development Team Leader

Neptune (Europe); Swindon; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Swindon is seeking a Software Development Team Leader to guide a skilled team of developers. In this role, you will lead the entire software development lifecycle, manage Agile projects, and provide technical leadership. Ideal candidates will have proven team leadership experience and a strong background in software development. Join us for an exciting opportunity to drive innovation and excellence.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading software development teams.
• Strong understanding of Agile practices.
• Ability to guide architectural decisions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the team and set clear goals.
• Oversee software project delivery.
• Provide technical leadership and promote best practices.

Skills

Leadership

Agile methodology

Software development lifecycle

Job description

At Neptune, we believe great technology starts with great people. We're looking for a Software Development Team Leader to guide and inspire a skilled team of developers, driving technical excellence and innovation across our software platforms.

You’ll lead the end-to-end software development lifecycle - from project planning through to deployment - ensuring our systems are robust, scalable, and built to the highest quality standards. Working in an Agile environment, you’ll help shape the team's technical direction and development practices while fostering collaboration and continuous improvement.

Whether you’re an established Team Leader or a senior developer with proven leadership experience looking to take the next step, we’d love to hear from you. The role can flex to suit your background, with the balance between technical and leadership responsibilities tailored accordingly.

In this role you will :

• Lead, coach, and support a team of developers, setting clear goals and nurturing a culture of learning and shared success.
• Oversee planning, execution, and delivery of software projects in an Agile setting, ensuring quality, timeliness, and alignment with business priorities.
• Provide technical leadership, guiding architectural decisions and promoting best practices in coding, design, and testing.

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