Development Team Lead

A leading financial services is seeking an experienced Development Team Lead to drive the success of innovative, bespoke software applications that set the business apart in the market. This role offers the chance to lead a talented development team, influence technology strategy, and deliver high-quality solutions in a collaborative, agile environment.

Role Overview

The Development Team Lead will be responsible for aligning software development initiatives with business objectives, overseeing the entire development lifecycle, and implementing strategies to improve processes and product quality. The successful candidate will manage and mentor a team of developers, maintain effective stakeholder collaboration, and remain hands-on with coding within an agile team.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the full software development lifecycle, from planning and requirements gathering to deployment and maintenance, utilising DevOps patterns.
• Lead, mentor, and support a team of developers to ensure their ongoing professional growth and success.
• Actively participate in coding, contributing to the delivery of functional and technical solutions.
• Develop and implement strategies to enhance development processes, product quality, and technology adoption.
• Collaborate with departments such as Product, Marketing, and Finance to ensure alignment with business goals.
• Design and enforce best practices for coding, automated testing, and deployment.
• Identify potential risks and develop effective mitigation strategies.
• Engage with clients to understand their needs, provide updates, and ensure satisfaction with delivered solutions.

Ideal Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate will possess:

• Angular
• Typescript
• C#
• .NET Core
• SQL Server (T-SQL)
• Azure functions, app services, and other cloud resources

• Strong hands-on expertise in the following technology stack:
• Significant experience in software development, with a proven track record in a leadership role.
• Experience in the banking or lending industry (highly regarded).
• Solid background in Agile environments, including running Agile ceremonies.
• Demonstrated success in implementing best practices for coding, automated testing, and deployment.
• Proven ability to collaborate with and influence senior leaders and stakeholders.
• Experience in leading or growing a team of software developers.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical, planning, organisational, and time management abilities.

Why Consider This Role?

• Opportunity to work on innovative, market-leading applications.
• Lead and develop a high-performing technical team.
• Collaborate with passionate professionals across the business.
• Enjoy competitive remuneration and flexible working arrangements.

Interested candidates are invited to submit a CV and a brief cover letter outlining relevant experience and suitability for the role.
All applications will be handled with strict confidentiality.