Role Profile

As Lead Developer you will lead a team of Developer as they support the business with all their software development needs. You will be involved in a wide variety of enterprise applications, at all stages of the software development life cycle, leading a team of highly skilled developers and supporting the growth of this critical function.

Scope of role

Direct Reports: 4

Reports to: Head of Engineering

Responsibilities of the role

• Modifying software to fix errors, adapt it to new hardware, improve its performance, or upgrade interfaces.
• Key business requirements and interests are championed within our development pipeline, working with business analysts and development partners to create new technologies
• Overseeing system testing and validation procedures.
• Producing software programming and documentation development.
• Consulting with departments or customers on project status and proposals.
• Working with customers or departments on technical issues including software system design and maintenance.
• Analysing information to recommend and plan the installation of new systems or modifications of an existing system.
• Consulting with engineering team to evaluate software hardware interfaces and develop specifications and performance requirements.
• Designing and developing software systems using scientific analysis and mathematical models to predict and measure outcomes and design consequences.
• Conferring with project managers to obtain information on limitations or capabilities
• Keep up to date with modern technologies, industry best practices and maintain hands-on capabilities
• Use your experience to review the work and mentor more junior members of the team

Success Measures

• Successfully balancing leading the team and remaining hands on
• Continually reviewing development and delivery activity to identify improvements to processes, services, metrics and infrastructure to increase efficiency and customer satisfaction
• Business requirements successfully translated into working solutions

Experience

• An inspirational and capable individual, experienced as a hands-on senior developer who understands the challenges in running a highly capable team
• Proven experience as a Software Developer, Software Engineer or similar role
• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies
• Experience with software design and development in a test-driven environment
• Knowledge of coding languages (e.g. C#, Java, JavaScript) and frameworks/systems (e.g. Vue, React, Git)
• Previous experience leading a team of Developers, building a culture of high-quality delivery and accountability
• Good to have exposure to DevOps and Azure Pipelines.
• Skills (The personal capabilities needed to excel in this role)
• Logical, structured and outside the box thinking
• Ability to deliver against challenging deadlines with a flexible approach to the demands of the role
• Passionate about leading a team that embraces a change culture, ability to support developers of various abilities
• Strong communicator, with the ability to confidently communicate with technical and non-technical colleagues and stakeholders
• Self-starter, with a natural enthusiasm and desire to learn
• Comfortable working as part of a wider leadership team, as well as independently, developing effective relationships

Qualifications and other requirements

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or related field
• Proficiency in at least one programming language (e.g., Java, C#, C++)
• Proficiency in at least one scripting language such as Python, Ruby, PHP, or JavaScript

In return for your hard work, you’ll get

It takes all kinds of people to make Verastar the success that we are, and we’ve got a range of benefits to make sure everyone is happy.

• Pension contributions and life assurance coverage.
• Generous discounts at numerous high street and online retailers.
• 25 days of annual leave, increasing to 28 days based on tenure.
• Enjoy your birthday off every year.
• Ability to purchase up to 10 additional holidays and sell up to 5 days per year.
• Cycle to work and travel loans for people wanting a greener commute.
• Comprehensive well-being support, including round-the-clock access to a GP, mental health assistance, fitness programs, and complimentary legal and financial advice.

The important extras

• Hybrid working model: the choice to work remotely for three days.
• Engage in charity fundraising and volunteering activities as part of our giving back initiative.
• Enjoy fantastic on-site amenities including a complimentary gym, free parking, a subsidized café, and an on-site bar for post-work drinks, quiz nights, and social gatherings.
• Full time/Permanent contract of 37.5 hours per week.
• No weekends and every bank holiday off.

What happens next?

If you’re looking for a new challenge with great benefits at an award-winning company, then Verastar is the place for you. To be part of our continued success click ‘Apply’ today to take the next step in your career.

Across the Verastar Group, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment and embracing our diversity. We are on the lookout for skilled individuals who share our values to join our teams.

All successful candidates will be subject to pre-employment checks.

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