Salary: From £55,000 per annum negotiable depending on experience + fantastic benefits
Jisc grade: TSO3 (internal use only)
Hours: 35 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Reports into: Head of software development
Location: Hybrid - A blend of working from home and our Bristol office. We value in person interactions and cross team working so there is the requirement to be in the Bristol office one day a week. This will give you further opportunity for collaboration, experimentation, and creativity to build relationships with the team and the area of the business unit you are working with.

KEY SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Previous experience of managing software development teams.
• Experience working with a product management team in an agile environment.
• A record of successfully delivering software projects.
• Leadership and management skills.
• Good knowledge of software architecting and design principles.
  Don’t meet every single requirement?
  We know that sometimes people can be put off applying for a job if they think they can’t tick every box, so we encourage you to apply even if you do not meet 100% of the requirements, but you feel this role is perfect for you. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles!
  Why work for us?
  At Jisc, everyone plays a key role and gets the chance to feel part of it, that to us is the definition of a meaningful career. We want to create a culture of lifelong learning. You can look forward to a rewarding job with opportunities to develop and make a real difference to the education and research sectors.
  We believe a balance between your personal and professional life is essential to your happiness and fulfilment. We work flexibly at Jisc and focus on outputs rather than presenteeism and are open to a whole range of ways of working.
  It isn’t about how many hours you spend at home or at work; it’s about the flow you establish that brings energy to both parts of your life. Our hybrid working policy is flexible, and the frequency of time spent in your nominated office will vary across teams and job roles.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

OpenAthens has the vision to become the world’s most user-friendly information access management experience, helping academics, students, scientists, and library patrons gain access to the knowledge they need to achieve great things.
The Software Development Team Lead is responsible for managing software engineers in the development and maintenance of the OpenAthens products. The role involves working closely with the Product Team and other stakeholders to drive the delivery of key product improvements.
This is a pivotal role, owning and shaping the delivery of one or more areas of the OpenAthens product portfolio.

RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:

• Work closely with the Product Team, (e.g. Product managers and UX designers) to support the creation and subsequent delivery of product and sprint goals.
• Use agile processes (SCRUM/Kanban) to deliver product changes at pace and with quality. Support and educate teams and implement continuous improvement.
• Ensure teams deliver solutions that comply with agreed architectures and meet agreed technical standards
• Oversee test personnel and testing processes, prioritising automation to drive both quality and efficiency
• Liaise with DevOps, Service and Support teams to ensure the smooth transition of product changes into the live service