Software Development Team Leader, Trading & Tools

Stoke-on-trent

I.T. & Communications

Annual

Permanent


Who we are looking for

A Software Development Team Leader, who will inspire and guide a talented team of developers, driving innovation and delivering impactful software solutions that shape our future.

You will join the trading and tools team to create, enhance and support the tools that enable our Trading department to configure sporting events, enabling customers to place bets seamlessly before and during games.

In this role, you will build and lead a diverse team of Software Developers, measuring quality and delivery whilst driving continuous improvements. Our tech stack includes C#, Golang and SQL. You will maintain a solid technical understanding of our systems, remaining close to the solutions being developed.

Your focus will be on people, processes and governance in a fast-paced, challenging environment. We are looking for passionate individuals with a broad range of technical skills, ready to tackle some of technology's greatest challenges.

This role is eligible for inclusion in the Company's hybrid working from home policy.

Preferred Skills, Qualifications and Experience

  • Commercial expertise in C# and MS SQL Server.
  • In-depth knowledge of Windows applications and Microservices architecture.
  • Proficient in Jira and Git.
  • Exceptional communication skills.
  • Ownership of delivery.
  • Adaptable & proven leadership in delivering high-quality solutions.
  • Passionate about technology and software development.
  • Expertise in managing multiple delivery streams simultaneously.

Main Responsibilities

  • Driving the development of a capable and reactive team.
  • Enforcing governance.
  • Ensuring timely development processes.
  • Planning and actively tracking work.
  • Gaining a deep understanding of our technical structure, domain and architecture.
  • Identifying and mitigating risks.
  • Removing blockers.
  • Managing dependencies.
  • Mentoring a team of Software Developers.
  • Contributing to developer appraisals and performance feedback.

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