Description
The successful candidate will lead the Digital Delivery Software Development and Quality Assurance technical capability for the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA).
They will provide technical leadership, direction, and inspiration to their team of software developers and software quality assurance engineers and will be focused on delivering value to the respective digital services.
Responsibilities include:
- Act as Technical Lead for high-value initiatives driving development and test standards and continuous improvement through Scrum.
- Use industry best practice and knowledge to make agency policy decisions relating to technical tool selection based on analysis of requirements.
- Create a culture that proactively manages the risks of technical debt by ensuring continual software improvement.
- Lead technical teams in relation to problem solving and technical optioneering, driving and supporting teams to make technical recommendations based on sound analysis and knowledge.
- Work closely with Delivery Leads and Lead Developer management to ensure appropriately skilled technical expertise is in place across Digital Services.
The role holder will also manage the definition and implementation of departmental technical development and test strategy to drive Digital plans across all DVSA customer facing services.
The post holder will be able to demonstrate the following knowledge, skills, and experience:
- Proficient in Open-source technologies such as TypeScript, JavaScript, Java, PHP, HTML, and CSS within Open-source environments.
- A sound understanding of value-based delivery and planning and ability to drive solutions through the development lifecycle.
- A working understanding of Test-Driven Development (TDD) and quality software development in an enterprise-level environment.
- Experience in Agile methodology as part of technical job families.
- An awareness of Data and Security best practice and how this relates to software development and quality assurance.
The role is part of the Government Digital and Data (or Government Security Profession Career Framework) profession and utilises an enhanced Capability–Based Pay Framework which provides access to a Digital and Data allowance.
The base pay is £59,816. In addition to this the role includes a Digital and Data allowance of up to £22,614.
Benefits include:
- Employer pension contribution of 28.97% of salary
- 25 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year of service (up to a maximum of 30 days annual leave)
- 8 Bank Holidays plus an additional Privilege Day to mark the King's birthday
- Access to the staff discount portal
- Excellent career development opportunities and the potential to undertake professional qualifications relevant to your role