Software Development Team Leader

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Software Development Team Leader

Worcester

35 hours per week

Why work for us?

One of the UK’s leading providers of housing, care and commercial services, Sanctuary Group employs more than 12,000 people and manages over 100,000 units of accommodation throughout England and Scotland, including general rented, retirement living, supported housing, student and key worker accommodation and care homes. Sanctuary also provides a range of other services including maintenance, care and telecare, all of which are delivered by our dedicated employees who are completely committed to customer service.

The role of Software Development Team Leader sits within Information Systems (IS) which is responsible for delivering IS capability with Sanctuary Group. Leading team of Senior Software Developers and Software Developers you will be responsible for developing and producing bespoke enterprise strength applications through the practical input of design, coding and testing agile methodologies. Working in a new and exciting team this role will offer the successful individual the opportunity to shape and influence the on-going development of this function.

The role of Software Development Team Leader will include -

      Managing a team of up to 5, to the support the development of systems that meet with Group requirements

      Identify, analyse and develop the Group’s enterprise strength applications

      Leading the effective appraisal and development of new, cost effective applications and design and implement best practice development methodologies

      Ensuring that all developed Group applications are secure by design

      Building, developing and maintaining effective working relationships with internal and external customers

Skills and experiences -

      Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or similar technical discipline; or equivalent demonstrable experience

      Proven hands on experience within an IS Development role along with practical experience of application development methodologies

      Experience in the development of software using C#, .net 4.6.2, Json.net, Web API 2 and Xamarin

      Agile background and practitioner (Scrum Master or equivalent) or the ability to work in a fast-paced Agile development

      Experience of working with Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment

      A natural leader, with proven experience of managing a team within a development function

      Outstanding communication skills and a proven track record of providing excellent customer service

      Some travel will be required so a full UK Driving licence is desirable

Ready to join us?

As part of our commitment to making Sanctuary a great place to work, we offer you access to a range of great employee benefits and the opportunity to develop and progress within your career. Benefits include:

      A pension scheme, with matching employer contributions from Sanctuary up to set limits

      25 days leave (rising to a maximum of 30 days) plus public holidays

      Life assurance

      Health & well-being plans

      Discounted products & services

      Personal advice and counseling

      Family-friendly arrangements

      Tax efficient benefits

      Learning and development opportunities

Closing Date: 20th March 2018

We reserve the right depending on application numbers to close or extend the closing dates for positions; we would therefore recommend an early application.

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Sanctuary Group is a trading name of Sanctuary Housing Association, an exempt charity.

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