SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT TEAM LEAD (IT SERVICE LEAD)

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Development Team Leader to join our Engineering team to lead a team of Back-end Developers (API and Java Microservices).

• Do you have experience in managing the performance and development of Software Engineers or technical staff?
• Do have a track record of working with stakeholders to manage priorities in an Agile environment?
• Do you have a technical awareness without the need to be hands-on?

If so, we would love to hear from you!
This is a hybrid role with remote working and time working in our Leeds or Bradford offices (usually 2 times per month minimum).

ABOUT US

At YBS we don’t have shareholders, we have members. We care about people and that includes you. So here, you’ll be respected for who you are, you’ll be able to bring your whole self to work, and you’ll have everything you need to build a long and rewarding career.
Flexibility. We offer a range of flexible working options without unsocial hours, which can help you find a healthy work-life balance. Whether it’s finishing early for an appointment or fitting your studies and hobbies in around your working hours, we can help make it work for you. We’re happy to talk flexible working and you can reach out to us anytime during the recruitment process to discuss this.
Development. We want you to feel challenged here. Whatever your ambitions, we’re committed to helping you develop your skills and move ahead in your career journey. From day one, we’ll set you up for success with a brilliant induction and full training plan, all designed to get you up to speed quickly.
Inclusivity. We’re passionate about creating an inclusive environment where everyone is welcome and able to be themselves. If you’ll go the extra mile to help our members, you’ll fit right in and feel you belong here.

As a Service Lead, you’ll will lead Development Engineers delivering API’s and Microservices that underpin both our YBS Mobile Savings App and web channels who build and support a live service.
Your team will be using a modern tech stack (Google Apigee API Gateway, Java Spring Boot microservices, Container deployments and CI/CD pipelines using GitLab).

You will -

• Coach and support the growth of around 8-10 Developers through regular 1-2-1s and ongoing personal development plans
• Drive the success of a software engineering delivery team working with the Engineering Chapter
• Liaise with stakeholders from Product Ownership, Architecture and Testing to discuss their technical vision and support our teams in implementing the best possible solution
• Take ownership of the production support of the team’s product ensuring SLAs are met and coordinating across various teams and departments
• Be an active part ofthe Engineering teamleads to collectively tackle challenges encountered, plan people resourcing and improve our best practices