Product and Development Team Leader

Volaris Group; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology services company is seeking a Sunrise Product and Development Team Leader to oversee QA, Development, and Product Analyst teams. This leader will ensure product releases meet quality standards and deadlines, while fostering collaboration across departments. The ideal candidate will have a strong software development background, mentoring experience, and excel in Agile methodologies, driving continuous improvement and accountability within the team.

Qualifications

• Experience in software development or QA within a SaaS environment.
• Ability to manage competing priorities.
• Experience of leading or supervising a technical team.

Responsibilities

• Supervise QA, Development, and Product Analyst teams.
• Ensure on-time delivery of product releases.
• Manage workload allocation and priorities.
• Drive improvements in development processes.
• Collaborate with various teams to align delivery.
• Report team performance to the CEO.
• Participate in technical or testing activities as needed.

Skills

Software development experience

Mentoring and supervision skills

Agile methodologies

Problem-solving skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Technical proficiency in Java

Technical proficiency in Spring

Technical proficiency in React

Technical proficiency in SQL

Technical proficiency in Selenium

Technical proficiency in JMeter

Technical proficiency in Cypress

Technical proficiency in Git

Technical proficiency in Jenkins

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Job Summary:

The Sunrise Product and Development Team Leader is responsible for supervising the QA, Development, and Product Analyst teams at Sunrise. The role ensures that product releases are delivered on time, to quality standards, and aligned with business priorities.

The Product and Development Team Leader will provide day-to-day guidance, manage workload allocation, and support professional growth across the team. They will champion Agile practices, drive continuous improvement in processes, and ensure effective collaboration between Technical Operations, Sales and Marketing, Professional Services, and Support teams.

As a leader, the Product and Development Team Leader is expected to set the standard in living the Sunrise values – striving for excellence, acting with integrity, being curious, collaborating effectively, and taking accountability.

Job Description

The Sunrise Product and Development Team Leader is responsible for supervising the QA, Development, and Product Analyst teams at Sunrise. The role ensures that product releases are delivered on time, to quality standards, and aligned with business priorities.

The Product and Development Team Leader will provide day-to-day guidance, manage workload allocation, and support professional growth across the team. They will champion Agile practices, drive continuous improvement in processes, and ensure effective collaboration between Technical Operations, Sales and Marketing, Professional Services, and Support teams.

As a leader, the Product and Development Team Leader is expected to set the standard in living the Sunrise values – striving for excellence, acting with integrity, being curious, collaborating effectively, and taking accountability.

Job Specification

• Provide day-to-day support, mentoring, and guidance to QA, Development, and Product Analyst staff.
• Ensure delivery of product releases and updates against agreed schedules and quality benchmarks.
• Manage workload allocation, priorities, and resource planning across the team.
• Conduct regular 1:1s, performance reviews, and career development planning.
• Oversee adherence to Agile/SDLC practices, ensuring consistent use of Jira, Confluence, and related tools.
• Drive improvements in testing, development, and documentation processes.
• Collaborate with Technical Operations, Sales and Marketing, Professional Services, and Support to align delivery with customer needs.
• Provide clear reporting on team performance, risks, and delivery progress to the CEO.
• Contribute to hands-on technical or testing activities where needed to support delivery.

Required Skills and Abilities

• Strong background in software development and/or QA within a SaaS environment.
• Previous experience in mentoring, supervising, or managing technical staff.
• Excellent knowledge of Agile and SDLC methodologies.
• Familiarity with ITSM, HR Case Management, or related enterprise software.
• Proficiency in relevant tools and languages: Java, Spring, React, SQL, Selenium, JMeter, Cypress, Git, Jenkins.
• Strong problem-solving, organisational, and communication skills.
• Ability to balance hands-on technical involvement with leadership responsibilities.
• Strong focus on outcomes, deadlines, and quality standards.

Experience

• Proven experience in a software development, QA, or product delivery environment.
• Track record of managing competing priorities and delivering to deadlines.
• Experience of leading or supervising a multi-discipline technical team.

Sunrise Values

The Product and Development Team Leader should work consistently in line with our Sunrise core values:

• Strive for excellence.
• Be Curious.
• Act with Integrity.
• Work Collaboratively.
• Be Accountable.

Leadership Skills

• Own it – Take accountability for team delivery, escalate issues early, and make clear decisions.
• Drive results relentlessly – Keep the team focused on outcomes, remove blockers, and ensure commitments are met.
• Inspire and elevate others – Motivate, coach, and support colleagues to achieve their best work.
• Ability to set direction, motivate, and engage a multi-discipline team.
• Strong decision-making and prioritisation skills.
• Capable of balancing technical detail with wider business goals.

Performance Expectations

• Product releases delivered on time, to scope, and to quality standards.
• Team members engaged, supported, and developing in their roles.
• Continuous improvement in processes and productivity.
• Effective collaboration between Technical Operations, Sales and Marketing, Professional Services, and Support.
• Clear and consistent reporting to senior management.
• Demonstration of Sunrise values in day-to-day leadership.

Worker Type: Regular

Number of Openings Available: 1