Software Development Team Lead

JAM IT Consultancy Ltd; Bracknell; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent IT consultancy in Bracknell is seeking a Senior Software Developer to lead their team. This role requires 5+ years of experience and expertise in C# or React, alongside a solid understanding of Agile methodologies. You will manage the software output, mentor team members, and ensure quality deliverables. Applicants should be willing to work in the office under a hybrid model for at least part of the week.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience managing and motivating teams.
• Proficient in C# or React for commercial projects.
• Strong experience with SQL and relational databases.

Responsibilities

• Lead software engineering output of the team.
• Collaborate with Product Owner on backlog management.
• Facilitate agile ceremonies including planning and retrospectives.

Skills

Leadership

C#

React

SQL

Git

Agile

Python

Docker

Kubernetes

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in STEM or Computer Science

Tools

Microsoft SQL Server

ElasticSearch

xUnit

Job description

Overview

We are looking for exceptional senior software developers to lead our team with 5+ years' experience managing and motivating a team who are committed to delivering valuable applications and services to customers. You will ensure the software meets the agreed acceptance criteria and the team’s definition of done.

This is a hands on role for which we are looking for an individual who is passionate about developing the highest quality output, from a motivated team by leading by example and being a subject matter expert in multiple languages.

From design, development, testing, deploying and maintaining up-to-date applications and services, you enable The Company to deliver mission-critical communications solutions for customers.

Location.

This role is based in our head office in Bracknell, Berkshire. This is an office-based vacancy and as such we expect all applicants to be willing to commute to our offices a minimum of 3-4 days per week as per our hybrid working policy.

Key Responsibilities

• Technical leadership and management – Responsible for the software engineering output of the team
• Lead the design and refinement of complex stories within product(s) the team is responsible for, engaging with other teams or departments as required.
• Lead development projects, coordinating tasks to be carried out by the team, and working with customers as required.
• Lead the team, encouraging best practice within the team and look to how the overall business objectives can be met.

• Mentor direct reports within the same agile team.
• Complete performance reviews and personal development plans for direct reports.
• Assist in recruitment activities, including recruitment days, phone and face to face interviews.
• Build and manage a high performance team, working to develop your team members and address any concerns with support of the wider business.
• Facilitate agile Scrum ceremonies, including refinement, planning, review and retrospectives.
• Track and support the team implementing improvements and changes from retrospectives.
• Provide weekly reporting of team progress to the department head.
• Collaborate with other teams and departments to ensure that deliverables from the team will meet the customer’s expectation.
• Collaborate with the Product Owner to manage the Product(s) backlog and give guidance on timeframes for deliverables.

Development

• Design the architecture of new application components and achieve internal sign off for development specifications where required.
• Lead the Agile team to develop applications to meet product/customer requirements.
• Thoroughly test new features or developments to make sure they perform the desired task correctly in all cases.
• Work with Quality Assurance teams/processes to validate builds ready for launch.

Experience Required

• Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM, Computer Science or related subject, preferably from a Russell Group University.
• Experience of leading successful development teams.
• Good experience of developing commercial projects/applications ideally in C# or React.
• Good experience in SQL and using relational databases such as Microsoft SQL Server.
• Experience in source control, in particular Git.
• Experience working within an Agile environment, in particular Scrum, and applying supporting practices.
• Will be able to supply expert support on one or more product(s).
• Familiar with and will apply TDD, unit testing or appropriate automated testing on stories and bug fixes they work on in line with the standards for the product.
• Experience in using any of the following languages would be well received: Python, React.Native or Maui.Net.

Additional beneficial experience

• Knowledge and experience working to OWASP ASVS or equivalent application security standards.
• Experience of recent .NET versions.
• Experience in developing containerising applications with Docker and using orchestration such as Kubernetes.
• Experience in NoSQL databases such as ElasticSearch.
• Experience in using test tools such as xUnit, Jest, Cypress, Selenium Web Driver, SoapUI or Burp Suite.