Principal Software Developer Remote
Job description
We are recruiting for a Principal Developer to provide additional leadership to the Software Development profession during a time of growth.
Are you someone who could help encourage our profession to be the best it can be?
This is an opportunity to work with amazing people in an organisation that values their people and supports you to work flexibly so you can perform your best.
We offer an excellent benefits package including flexible working, flexitime, 30 days annual (plus bank holidays & 1 privilege day) and a pension with an employer contribution of 27.1%.
What you will be doing…
You’ll work closely with the Head of the Development to produce, lead and implement strategies to:
- Improve the flow of software into production and meet users needs.
- Ensure high quality software is delivered within an agile delivery environment through the constant improvement of standards and processes.
- Establish communities of practice both internally and externally, in order to share knowledge and help.
- Raise the profile of Development and Companies House both internally and externally through knowledge sharing and supporting others to create a culture of innovation and experimentation, liaising with the Head of Innovation and Outreach.
- Keep up to date with emerging technologies and lead the introduction into the development community when appropriate, ensuring that legacy technologies and services are constantly improved or removed as necessary.
To be successful in this role, we are looking for someone who…
- Has significant experience as a developer and leading developers.
- Has experience of improving the development practice ensuring that the engineering function is delivering software in its most optimum way.
- Has experience of working using agile methodologies.
- Has experience of setting and delivering strategic direction for the engineering function including the management of all necessary stakeholders.
- Values working in the open, and are comfortable sharing ideas early.
- Is optimistic and will lead the teams according to the Companies House values by being Adaptable, Bold and Curious.
- Is proactive, and encourage others to take practical action.
- Recognises that diverse views make our services better. You’ll communicate across borders, whether that’s teams, directorates or government agencies.
- Enjoys learning and experimenting with new approaches and tools.
- Relishes helping others to work at their best.
Click 'Apply Now' to be taken to our main advert on Civil Service Jobs where you can submit an application.
Our main advert has more detail regarding the team you will be joining, upcoming projects, and our incredible list of benefits.
Please demonstrate, in your application how you meet the above criteria.
This job closes on 23 April 2023 at 23:55
If you have any queries, please reach out to us.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £46,341.00-£61,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Flexitime
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
- Store discount
- Wellness programme
- Work from home
Schedule:
- Flexitime
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: Remote
