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Post: Software Development Lead (Back End)
Please note South Lanarkshire Council administers the recruitment process on behalf of SEEMiS Group LLP but are not the employers.
Employer description
SEEMiS Group is a unique software development organisation, owned and managed by all 32 Scottish local authorities delivering a national Education Management Information System (MIS). As such all 32 local authorities’ student data is processed and managed by SEEMiS.
Working closely with its members and strategic bodies responsible for the direction of education in Scotland, the organisation is charged with developing and continually improving its products and services to support local authorities and associated schools to deliver statutory and discretionary responsibilities.
Job description
Candidates must have Java OCA / OCP certification or experience in Java software development in a professional or educational environment. Please note that candidates without this experience will not be eligible to apply for this post.
The Software Development Lead (Back End) is a pivotal lead technical role within the organisation, responsible for leading on the detailed design and delivery of software related products and services including those relating to new or revised requirements and, where required, those necessary to resolve escalated service affecting issues.The successful candidate will employ a variety of skills and experience to guide software developers and to advise the team’s Development Manager on technical issues. The post holder will work closely with software developers, identifying development needs and promoting an ethos of quality and efficiency that helps to ensure SEEMiS products stay at the forefront of industry trends.
Reporting to the Development Manager and working closely with the organisation’s Enterprise and DevOps Architects the successful candidate will have primary areas of responsibility as detailed below:-- With input from the Development Manager, the Enterprise Architect, additional technical specialists and on occasion customers, take ultimate responsibility for the detailed design of often complex software modules, ensuring that any designs represent efficient, extensible solutions that are aligned with the organisation’s Product and Technology strategy.
Act as the ultimate review/sign off authority for the software teams deliverables, taking responsibility for ensuring adherence to overarching QA process(s) and ‘Definition of Done’.
Coordinate software deliveries within an agile development environment, using comprehensive technical knowledge and experience to advise Product Owners and/or the Development Manager on the size and complexity of sprint items, assisting in their prioritisation and breaking these down into smaller tasks where required to make best use of available resources.
As part of both a hands-on development approach and whilst mentoring / working alongside the teams of software developers, use experience and expert knowledge of tools / techniques to take responsibility for the effective implementation of components that frequently represent the greatest technical challenge and / or have the most significant impact on the team / organisation / customers.
Work closely with the Development Manager in assisting with the personal and professional development of team members, ensuring that they have the necessary skills and knowledge to be effective within the team and, utilising the organisation’s PDR process, that they are supported in working towards agreed development and training needs objectives.
Use knowledge, experience and professional judgement to make recommendations for improving existing software development policies and procedures, working collaboratively with the Development Manager to maintain these and to ensure compliance within the team / organisation.
Work alongside the Enterprise Architect to maintain and develop knowledge and experience of market leading technologies most appropriate to the organisation, actively seeking out and attending seminars, networking events and reviewing other knowledge resources.
Often working autonomously and in a time critical environment, use extensive knowledge and experience of key technologies and of the organisation’s products and services to both proactively and reactively identify and resolve system issues that are already, or may result in, significant threats to service delivery.
Hours: 35 hours per weekVacancy: Permanent
Salary: Grade 4 Level 2 SCP 82-83 (£50,878 - £51,662)
Location: SEEMiS Group LLP, Floor 14, Council Offices, Almada Street, Hamilton, ML3 0AA.
Please note this post allows for flexible and hybrid working.
View the [...]… Development Lead job profile
When completing the application process please ensure that you cover the following areas:
- Please study the job profile and detail the knowledge, skills and experience you hold that would make you a suitable candidate for the post of Senior Development Lead.
Have you any experience in developing and deploying microservices using a cloud platform such as AWS? What challenges have you encountered and how did you address them?
Given a set of business requirements, how would you design a technical solution incorporating AWS services for other developers in your team to build? Is this something you have done previously?
Do you have experience with using containers? If so, what are the benefits of using them?
Please note we do not accept CV’s, any submitted will be disregarded. If you require to submit additional information to support your application, please upload this under supporting documents.
Please apply online – All correspondence will be via your email address.
Legislative information
This post is excepted in terms of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 2003.
This post requires candidates to undergo a Basic Disclosure check.
Please refer to http://www.disclosurescotland.co.u…; for further information about the disclosure process and best practise.
Foreign police check
Candidates should be able to detail any gaps in employment and provide a foreign police check where applicable for any periods living or working abroad.
Equal Opportunities and Armed Forces Community Covenant
SEEMiS Group is an Equal Opportunities employer and encourages applications from all members of the community. As a user of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum competency/behaviour requirements for the position.
SEEMiS Group is committed to providing support to members of the armed forces, veterans and their families which is set out in the Armed Forces Community Covenant. Veterans are guaranteed an interview who meet the minimum requirements for the position.
Employee benefits
As an employee of SEEMiS Group LLP you would also receive a wide range of benefits including:
- Enrolment in award winning local government pension scheme
Up to 39 days annual leave
Public holiday entitlement (up to 4 days)
Occupational sick pay
Family friendly policies - flexible working and leave, maternity/paternity leave, enhanced leave.
Employee Discounts
Range of benefits to support you (Cycle to Work Scheme, Physiotherapy, Employee Assistance Programme which offers practical and emotional support)
Continued service recognised from other public sector employers
Flexible and hybrid working available
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