Details:
- Salary: £45,000 - 55,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: NN2 Northampton Northamptonshire
- Date: 3 weeks ago
Description:
This is your chance to join an internationally recognised business / brand, who are in a substantial period of growth. They have a unique environment, a great bunch to work with who are incredibly passionate about their products and the industry as a whole.
Most of their staff have worked in the industry for a long time and they are looking for an individual who wishes to grow with the company and share in their current and future success.
Role Overview
This is a rewarding role, that will allow you to bring in your own approach and ideas, with a team and company that are growing. The Lead Software Developer, will lead a small team of skilled software developers, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence. Helping take projects from conception to completion, ensuring the business continues to deliver their best in market products and software.
** Please note, candidates must have permanent right to work in the UK **
Lead Software Developer Pay and Benefits
* £45,000 - £55,000
* 33 days holiday
* Sick pay
* Death in service cover
* Unique, relaxed environment
* Casual dress code
Commutable From: Northampton, Wellingborough, Rugby, Kettering, Bedford, Milton Keynes
Lead Software Developer Person Specification
* A technical Degree ideally, anything Software based or similar would stand out.
* Minimum 5 years’ experience within a commercial software environment.
* Excellent interpersonal, communication skills, building relationships with people at all levels.
* Strong understanding of software engineering principles, with experience of Agile Scrum/Sprint planning principles.
* Strong People Management skills with proven experience as a formal Line Manager.
* Experience with project ownership and coordination, from conception to completion.
* Methodical, with a structured approach.
* Ability to manage working time effectively and prioritise assignments appropriately.
* Enthusiastic, self-motivated, committed and dependable.
** Please note, candidates must have permanent right to work in the UK **
Lead Software Developer Key Responsibilities
* Line management of the Software Team, with responsibility for efficiency and output.
* Managing the successful development of scalable firmware and software using a structured, process-driven approach.
* Plan the detailed Software Team workload and regularly communicate the milestone progress to the Project Lead, Programme Manager and Stakeholders.
* Maintain best practices within the Software Team, ensuring technical journals, essential research and company QMS process are followed.
* Leadership and administration of the Sprint process for the Software Team.
* Support the delivery of product firmware and software within the Software Team, from an initial design brief through to full production, encompassing the testing and verification of the design.
* Assisting with project planning, scoping and problem-solving