Digital Development Team Leader

Barker Ross; Leicester; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 60,000

Job description

Are you an experienced developer with a passion for leadership? Do you thrive in an environment that blends hands-on development with team management? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

Our client is seeking a Digital Development Team Leader to drive improvements in their business systems development processes, practices, and deliverables. This role will be a blend of team leadership and hands-on technical development, providing an excellent opportunity to shape and mentor a small but highly capable team.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Lead a team of business systems developers, conducting performance reviews and day-to-day team management.
2. Actively contribute to hands-on development tasks, ensuring the delivery of high-quality software.
3. Participate in sprint meetings, planning sessions, project discussions, and code reviews.
4. Maintain and adapt new processes, including system maintenance and troubleshooting.
5. Collaborate with various teams and stakeholders to deliver high-performing software solutions.
6. Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code while continuously improving existing systems.

Essential Skills & Experience:

1. Strong problem-solving skills with an analytical mindset.
2. Ability to multitask and work effectively under pressure.
3. Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
4. Solid technical skills and the ability to mentor team members.
5. Proficient communication and presentation skills.
6. Hands-on experience with PHP, Node.js, SQL (Postgres preferred), Agile Software Development, CSS, and Git.

Desirable Skills:

1. Previous experience in a leadership or management role.
2. Familiarity with React, Redux, Material UI, AWS Lambda, DynamoDB, Cognito, Serverless frameworks, and MongoDB.
3. Exposure to REST API services, cloud-based web services, and AI technologies.
4. Experience with testing frameworks and methodologies.
5. Contributions to open-source projects or technical blogging.

What Our Client Is Looking For:

1. A motivated individual who enjoys mentoring and leading a team.
2. Someone who values collaboration and thrives in an agile environment.
3. A developer who is passionate about shipping high-quality, scalable solutions.
4. A professional who takes initiative and can drive projects forward.

Why Join Our Client?

1. Flexible hybrid working arrangement.
2. Opportunity to develop leadership skills while remaining hands-on with technology.
3. A collaborative, innovative, and forward-thinking work environment.
4. Salary: £55,000 - £60,000 per annum (dependent on experience).
5. Location: Hybrid (1-2 days per week in-office, within sensible travel time to/from Wigston, Leicester).
6. Full time, permanent opportunity.

If you are ready to take the next step in your career and lead a talented development team, we'd love to hear from you!

Apply today and be part of our clients team that is shaping the future of business systems development.

Barker Ross Group values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.