Software Development Team Leader

Stoke-on-Trent, Hybrid, 1-2 days in office

£45k – £65k + £5k Car allowance + 30% Bonus

Are you looking for the next step in your career as a Development Team Leader? Do you want to be part of one of the leading tech companies in the UK?

Being one of the UK’s biggest Internet success stories, they are always looking to grow and bring on individuals who are ready to thrive. Their continual investment in innovation and technology, means they are always one step ahead of the game. With the clear progression opportunities and exclusive benefits, you won’t have to think twice about joining this amazing team as a Development Team Leader.

Their systems are utilising low latency push delivery services providing Real Time data to hundreds of thousands of users across the world.

Who They’re looking for:

The type of experience they’re after includes any regulatory knowledge, ideally, particularly working with 3rd party regulators, as you’ll spend a lot of time speaking to compliance departments to shape requirements.

You will have line management responsibility of this technical function with full responsibility for the teams’ output, their development and meeting the Business’s regulatory objectives.

  • Commercial database development experience including good T-SQL skills, preferably with SQL Server (or later).
  • Knowledge and experience implementing software development methodologies and techniques such as Waterfall and Agile including Kanban, Scrum, XP, LEAN and Crystal
  • Experience in managing developers and teams
  • Experience implementing appropriate processes, procedures, documentation and software engineering practices to realise early delivery of high-quality working software
  • Preferably experience of working within a regulatory framework and an appreciation of the significance and sensitivities this involves

    • It’s a very fast-paced environment with lots of change, so you need to be comfortable thriving in this kind of environment!

    Key responsibilities:

  • Overseeing and developing the smooth operation of the MIS function
  • Managing a busy technical team of SQL Server and .NET developers.
  • Delivering green field projects and functional changes on time according to externally set timelines
  • Ongoing maintenance of a varied and growing technical estate
  • Ensuring that logical requirements are fully understood and realised, and that the implementations of the solutions are performant and robust.
  • Implementing appropriate appraising, mentoring, coaching and development of the team as best meets their needs.
  • Understanding all planned and in-flight projects to a competent technical level in order to provide detailed, regular progress updates to senior management

    • The benefits of working with them:

  • Bonus Schemes

    • Recognition for your performance and hard work.

  • Company Pension

    • Preparing you for later life with a top pension.

    Employee Assistance Programme

  • Supporting the wellbeing of you and your family.
  • Income Protection

    • Your income is protected, just in case.

  • Life Assurance

    • Peace of mind for your family in any eventuality.

  • Life Event Gifts

    • Your big occasions deserve to be celebrated.

  • Tax Free Childcare Scheme

    • A bit extra in your pocket to help with your little ones.

  • Long Service Awards

    • A thank you for your dedication and loyalty.

    Modis International Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers in the UK. Modis Europe Ltd provide a variety of international solutions that connect clients to the best talent in the world. For all positions based in Switzerland, Modis Europe Ltd works with its licensed Swiss partner Accurity GmbH to ensure that candidate applications are handled in accordance with Swiss law.

    Both Modis International Ltd and Modis Europe Ltd are Equal Opportunities Employers.

    By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Modis International Ltd and/or Modis Europe Ltd. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement which explains how we will use your information is available on the Modis website.