Development Lead

Scc; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 72,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT company in Birmingham is looking for a Technical Delivery Lead responsible for developing cloud-based applications and leading cross-functional teams. The role involves ensuring solution performance and security while implementing best practices. Candidates should have strong cloud platform knowledge and programming skills in languages like Python and C#. This role offers a permanent position with a salary between £72k and £82k plus benefits.

Benefits

Large flexible benefits scheme

2 paid volunteering days per year

Qualifications

• Experience with cloud-based application development and maintenance.
• Strong leadership skills in managing cross-functional teams.
• Ability to implement security best practices for cloud solutions.

Responsibilities

• Create and implement cloud-based applications and services.
• Ensure performance, scalability, and reliability of cloud solutions.
• Conduct thorough testing for quality assurance.

Skills

Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)

Programming languages (Python, TypeScript, C#)

Problem-solving skills

Leadership and communication skills

Adaptability to new technologies

Attention to detail

Education

AWS Solutions Architect or equivalent

Job description

About The Role

ٻش عہ We are actively building diverse teams and welcome applications from everyone.

Role: Technical Delivery Lead

Location: Any SCC office (SCC operate hybrid working, which comprises of a mix of office and home working)

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary Package: 72k-82k plus large company benefits, a broad flexible benefits scheme, and 2 paid-for volunteering days a year

Hours: 9.00 am – 5.30 pm Monday – Friday

Interview Process: 2-stage process

Why SCC?

• An inclusive workplace
• Excellent package: solid basic and company benefits
• Hybrid working & core hours in line with role requirements
• Career development and life‑long learning opportunities
• Opportunity to join Europe's largest privately‑owned IT Company

Role purpose:

The Technical Delivery Lead is responsible for developing and maintaining cloud‑based applications and services. Working closely, under Scrum methodology, with cross‑functional teams pala Architects, Product Owners, Testers and developers to deliver product increments in line with defined Sprint goals until they meet both functional and non‑functional requirements such as scalability, reliability and security. The role involves leading the development team, being the conduit between architecture and developers, problem‑solving and removing blockers to enable the team to run as efficiently as possible.

Key responsibilities:

• Create and implement cloud‑based applications and services.
• Ensure the performance, scalability and reliability of cloud solutions.
• Work with cross‑functional teams including domain and solution architects to develop and refine cloud solutions.
• Implement and maintain security best practices for cloud applications.
• Stay updated with the latest cloud technologies andachsene such as serverless and microservices to drive innovation.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation for cloud solutions.
• Identify and resolve issues related to cloud applications and services.
• Conduct thorough testing to ensure the quality and performance of cloud solutions.
• Continuously improve cloud solutions based on feedback and performance metrics.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Ensure the team works collaboratively, effectively and fosters a culture of continuous improvement.
• Provide day‑to‑day technical leadership ensuring items are delivered on time and to the required specifications.
• Ensure high‑quality delivery through code reviews, mentoring and pair programming.

Skills and_user Experience:

• Strong knowledge of cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud), preferably with related qualification such as AWS solutions architect or equivalent.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, TypeScript or C#.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and ability to develop innovative solutions.
• Strong leadership and communication skills in globally dispersed teams.
• Ability to adapt to new technologies and methodologies.
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality.

About Us

SCC is Europe's largest privately‑owned IT business, based out of the new £7m HQ office in Birmingham and helps clients succeed through IT transformation and exceptional customer experiences. We combine unique ideas, people and disciplines and are passionate about IT, working to simplify the complex.

We are an equal opportunities employer

SCC is committed to providing equal opportunities and a proactive and inclusive approach to equality and diversity in employment. No applicant or employee will be treated less favourable on the grounds of a protected characteristic such as sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender reassignment, trade union membership or non‑membership, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race and religion or belief.

If you are selected for interview and need any reasonable adjustments for your interview, please let the SCC Talent Acquisition team know at the point of scheduling.

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