Lead Developer - Birmingham/Leeds - Department for Transport

About Our Client

The Department for Transport is looking for a Lead Developer with the drive and passion to join a talented, experienced delivery team in shaping the future delivery of our digital and data services.
This is an exciting opportunity to lead on a variety of projects developed in a cloud-first environment. We'll help you to reach your full potential, offering rewarding and challenging opportunities, alongside access to the latest training and technologies.
This role can be based in Birmingham or Leeds

Job Description

As Lead Developer you will:

• Guide the ways in which the team works.


• Be proficient in a wide range of technical systems.


• Be involved in identifying appropriate technology and approaches, deciding when software should be written.


• Contribute to the developer community.


• Provide technical leadership, coaching and mentoring.


• Promote knowledge sharing and adoption of good practice.

In return, we can offer you:

• Access to new and emerging technologies.


• Varied projects developed in a cloud-first environment.


• Support and investment to further your training and development.


• Flexible and hybrid working supporting a healthy work-life balance.


• Industry-leading pension and employee benefits package.

The Successful Applicant

As a Lead Developer you will play a key role in the design, build, support, implementation and improvement of digital services, products and platforms across DfT.
You will have:

• proficient skill set in a wide range of technical systems.


• experience/involvement in identifying appropriate technology and approaches, deciding when software should be written.


• experience of identifying and leading implementing process optimisation opportunities/solutions.

How to apply
For full role details and to apply please visit the Michael Page Website.