Head of Role for Software Engineering

ZipRecruiter; Blackpool; Hybrid; GBP 76,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading public service organization as the Head of Role for Software Engineering. You will shape the future of digital services used by millions, leading teams to deliver high-quality software solutions. This role combines leadership, technical expertise, and collaboration to drive innovation in public services. Enjoy a supportive work environment with flexible hybrid working arrangements and competitive benefits.

Benefits

Civil service pension with employer contributions

26 to 31 days of holidays

Volunteering days

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experienced Lead Software Engineer with significant knowledge of Software Engineering.
• Excellent skills in leadership and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, and support of software products.
• Resolve technical blockers and promote re-use and collaboration.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Collaboration & Coaching

Job description

Job Description

DWP. Digital with Purpose. We are looking for a Head of Role for Software Engineering to join DWP's Digital Group. We want an engineering leader who can shape the teams and the technology solutions that will define the future of public services used by millions.

Our DWP Digital teams use fresh ideas and leading-edge tech to build and maintain digital solutions that will be used by nearly every person in the UK, every day and at key moments in their lives. The scale of what we do is extraordinary, the problems we have to solve are rich and complex, and our purpose is unique. We'd love you to join us.

Skills, Knowledge, and Experience Needed

1. Leadership: Experienced Lead Software Engineer with significant knowledge of Software Engineering. Advocates for communities of practice, able to articulate their value, and experienced in building and leading self-sustaining professional communities.
2. Stakeholder Management: Excellent skills in leadership and stakeholder management, able to build relationships at all levels, negotiate, and influence at a senior level.
3. Professional Development: Demonstrates leadership by creating a culture that stays up to date with emerging trends and implements them.
4. Collaboration & Coaching: Works collaboratively to define and promote standards, and has experience in coaching, mentoring, peer reviews, and creating development opportunities.
5. Recruitment Strategy: Experience in designing and leading recruitment campaigns, utilizing community members to deliver successful campaigns.

Your Role

As a Head of Role for Software Engineering, you will be an expert and a role model in software craft. You will lead design, development, and support of software products, driving consistency, standards, pace, and quality. You will resolve technical blockers, promote re-use and collaboration, define strategy and standards for our Engineering community, and lead adoption of best practices. You will represent DWP and Engineering in the wider civil service and tech community. While you can get hands-on when needed, your primary focus will be to lead and set direction for engineers and teams.

Details & Perks

Location: Join us in one of our digital hubs in Blackpool, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, or Sheffield, whichever is most convenient.

Hybrid Working: We enable flexible work with some time in the office and some at home.

Pay: Up to £89,995.

Pension: Civil service pension with employer contributions up to 28.97%, worth up to £22,521 annually.

Holidays: Starting at 26 days, rising to 31 days, plus up to 3 extra days on flexi-time and public holidays.

Our benefits include a supportive environment, flexible policies, volunteering days, discounts, interest-free loans, sports and social activities, and career development opportunities.

Application Process

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