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Location: London (hybrid working)

Employment Type: Permanent, full time

Additional Benefits: Annual Bonus, Car Allowance & Private Medical Insurance

Thought The AA only provide roadside assistance? Think again.

For over 100 years, we’ve continued to evolve and adapt. Today, as the nation’s number one motoring organisation, we offer a range of excellent products and services to millions of customers from roadside assistance to home and motor insurance as well as providing the latest driving technologies. As we continue to expand, diversify, and modernise, joining us as a Lead IT Developer, you’ll play a key part to our success and join us on this exciting motoring journey.

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This is the job

When you think of The AA, you probably didn’t immediately associate us as a tech business. What you may not know is, our AA Tech business is vast, skilled, fast-paced and possess a wealth of knowledge. We are looking for a Lead IT Developer – that is where you come in!

Joining the AA family as a Lead IT Developer, you will lead the development and implementation of assigned IT projects within our AA Cars business, as well as manage the support of these systems post-implementation. You will manage all development and integration activities associated with medium to complex cross-functional projects, with responsibility for the technical delivery across the systems development life. From technical design to development testing, and maintenance activities; you’ll create and manage delivery plans and required development resources to ensure business requirements are completely satisfied, on time, and within budget.

Within AA Cars, you’ll be responsible for ensuring the Confidentiality, Integrity, and availability of all core systems and information but also drive forward product vision on motor dealer systems contributing to the overall strategic direction for IT between AA Group and AA Cars, introducing the appropriate methodologies and tools to facilitate scale and growth.

What will I be doing?

• Demonstrate a clear understanding of the AA Cars’ growth strategy and operation and how IT capabilities/services support the business to succeed
• Provision of technical thought leadership into the business strategy and execution, specifically identification and delivery of opportunities to improve business outcomes through better use of technology or technical capabilities (e.g., automation)
• Ensure the IT roadmap includes platform currency ensuring all necessary patching, upgrades, and ‘platform-driven change’
• Ensure the right governance is in place to manage the delivery of the IT roadmap (accountabilities, forums, stakeholders, controls)
• Help the business define a clear set of priorities and requirements, from which a clear set of tasks/projects can be defined and delivered
• Develop/define all technical business requirements and design appropriate solutions which are pragmatic, deliverable, and future-proofed
• Deliver technical deliverables (design, coding, testing) across the full lifecycle where appropriate and adhering to agreed standards and controls
• Ensure the right governance is in place to support AA cars infrastructure/application components as well as specific service provisions to the business (accountabilities, forums, stakeholders, controls)
• Ensure regular security testing of AA Cars infrastructure/applications (in line with AA Group policies) and any remediation action is taken where necessary to remain within risk appetite

What do I need?

Essential:

• Demonstrable experience leading IT Infrastructure, Networks and Operations environments
• Strong PHP development experience alongside Linux server and databases skills
• Possess broad knowledge/experience with varying software systems/tools i.e., Salesforce, Redmine, JS, Javascript, Wordpress, Microsoft Power BI. MySQL, RESTful APIs, Linux, Bash, Python etc.
• Solutionise problems by applying creative and innovative thinking, challenging status quo, and drive beneficial process improvements
• Experience with either coaching/mentoring and/or supervisory/management experience
• Ability to collaborate with all colleague levels and multi-business unit areas driving forward positive and proactive change

Desirable:

• Computer Science educational degree or equivalent qualification
• Other related professional qualifications

Additional Information

We’re always looking to recognise and reward our employees for the work they do. As a valued member of The AA team, you’ll have access to a range of benefits including:

• Annual Bonus, Car Allowance & Private Medical Insurance
• Diverse learning and development opportunities to support you to progress in your career
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays + holiday buying scheme
• Free AA breakdown membership from Day 1 plus 50% discount for family and friends
• Discounts on AA products including car and home insurance
• Employee discount scheme that gives you access to a car salary sacrifice scheme plus great discounts on healthcare, shopping, holidays and more
• Worksave pension scheme with up to 7% employer contribution

• Dedicated Employee Assistance Programme and a 24/7 remote GP service for you and your family

Plus, so much more!

We’re an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from everyone. The AA values diversity and the difference this brings to our culture and our customers. We actively seek people from diverse backgrounds to join us and become part of an inclusive company where you can be yourself, be empowered to be your best and feel like you truly belong. We have five communities to bring together people with shared characteristics and backgrounds and drive positive change.