Our client is in the Public Sector and due to funding from Central Government and a Digital focus they are looking to bring Development in house.
Client Details
Our client is in the Public Sector and due to funding from Central Government and a Digital focus they are looking to bring Development in house. The whole team is 12 people total and you will be the first in house developer. They are looking for a hands on Tech Lead who alongside coding will get involved in working with suppliers, scoping out work and mentoring 1 or 2 others when the team grows later this year. This role is a 2 year FTC which is very likely to turn permanent. This role can be done remote with twice monthly visits to Central London.
Description
*Lead and manage all future development.
*Oversee the development and implementation of technology projects.
*Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure project alignment with organisational goals.
*Provide technical expertise and guidance to team members - currently it would just be yourself in the team but they are then looking to grow with 2 mid/senior developers later this year.
*Ensure adherence to best practices in software development and system design.
*Monitor project progress and implement necessary adjustments to meet deadlines.
*Facilitate the integration of new technologies to enhance organisational efficiency.
*Maintain documentation and reporting for all technical projects.
Profile
Must haves:
*Python / Django
*Some front end experience - ideally React but open to Vue
*Experience taking the lead on projects and scoping work etc
*Strong communication skills - you will be the face of development in the business
*An interest in AI
Nice to haves:
*Cloud experience
*Wagtail
Job Offer
*Mostly remote role
*35 hour work week
*10% non contributory pension
*Working on projects which have a direct impact on society
*27 days + BHS