Lead Software Developer (OutSystems) - CPS - G7

Manchester Digital; London; Hybrid; GBP 56,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

An important government agency in the UK is looking for a Lead OutSystems Developer to lead the design and development of applications with OutSystems. You will work with cross-functional teams to modernize systems and improve user experiences. The role involves mentoring developers and ensuring best practices in low-code development are followed. Essential experience includes a minimum of 5 years with OutSystems and familiarity with API driven architectures. This position offers a full-time, permanent contract.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience with OutSystems.
• Experience operating in API driven architectures.
• Strong understanding of agile principles and methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, and delivery of applications.
• Mentor and coach team members in OutSystems.
• Advocate standards in software development practices.
• Manage agile development processes for projects.
• Plan and execute technical strategies.

Skills

OutSystems expertise

API driven architectures

Agile methodologies

Mentoring and coaching

Test-driven development (TDD)

Education

Computer science degree or similar

Tools

OutSystems

Agile tools

Job description

Lead Software Developer (OutSystems) - CPS - G7

Full-time (Permanent) National - £56,640 - £65,490 London - £60,990 - £71,380 + £3150 RRA
Published on 7 August 2025 Deadline 20 August 2025

Location

Please note that this post can be based in any location within England and Wales, where a CPS office is located. Whilst it’s an expectation of the role to travel to CPS locations as per business needs, CPSis disability confident employer and all reasonable adjustments will be considered in line with Equality Act of 2010.

About the job

Job summary

Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for low-code innovation? Join the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) as a Lead OutSystems Developer and play a pivotal role in transforming justice through technology.

In this role, you lead the design, development, and delivery of enterprise-grade applications using the OutSystems platform. You work closely with cross-functional teams to modernise critical systems, improve user experiences, and ensure scalable, secure solutions that support the CPS’s mission.

As a technical leader, you guide a team of developers, champion best practices in low-code development, and drive continuous improvement across the software lifecycle. You also collaborate with architects, product owners, and stakeholders to shape the roadmap and deliver impactful digital services.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone who thrives in a purpose-driven environment, enjoys mentoring others, and is ready to influence the future of digital justice.

As part of this role, you undertake direct line management responsibilities.

The Crown Prosecution Service is based in England and Wales. If you’re applying for this role and live in Scotland or Northern Ireland, you must let us know when accepting this offer as you need permission to work from your home address if hybrid working is part of your role. There’s no guarantee that we will grant this approval.

You must be aged 16 before starting in this role. The start date is expected to be 8-12 weeks after the application deadline.

Your roles and responsibilities :

• You have an in-depth technical understanding of Outsystems (low code platform) and coach and mentor others in its use. Proficient in a range of development tools and skills appropriate to your specialism, you are a committed learner who pivots to new skills as the technology ecosystem evolves.
• You advocate a modern standards approach to software development, including test-driven development (TDD), automated testing, continuous integration, pair programming, code review, and version control.
• You inform the overarching strategy and define decision-making processes as part of the wider Technical Leadership group within Software Engineering.
• You create, manage, and continuously improve programmes of development using agile principles and methodologies to deliver specific business solutions, through multi-disciplinary, highly skilled teams that utilise both CPS and supplier resources.
• You write code for complex projects, break down barriers for teams, handle escalations, and plan at a high level while also diving into the detail to make things happen when needed.

A copy of the full job description is available if requested from [e-mail]

Person specification

To be eligible to apply for this job you should have :

Essential Experience -

• Have a minimum of 5 years Outsystems experience
• Have experience operating in API driven architectures

It is desirable that you have the below experience but this is not required to apply:

• Computer science degree or similar.
• Outsystems certifications

Behaviours

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

• Changing and Improving
• Managing a Quality Service
• Leadership

Technical skills

We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:

• We ask you to complete a technical assessment as part of the recruitment process for this role, this will take place before the behaviours section of the interview .