Lead Developer – public sector, remote (UK)
Tags: hiring, career, javascript, programming
Published: 2022-02-10 16:49:28

_Full-time, permanent | Home based contract (UK)| £65-85k + 10% bonus + benefits_

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a talented Senior Full Stack or Front End Developer to join a leading consultancy specialising in large-scale digital transformation in the public sector and work on an Identity Access Management (IDAM) project.

The Lead Developer will join a small, friendly team currently working 100% remotely, potentially rising to 1 day per month on-site in Coventry (fully expensed) over the next 12-18 months. If you'd prefer a more hybrid approach, you can go into any of the office locations as desired. Current locations are London, Birmingham, Manchester, Sheffield, Bristol, Cardiff and Edinburgh.

As a Lead Developer, will be expected to be able to work on projects delivering high quality software without the need for supervision; but will have support available as required. Whilst on a project you will be expected to feed in to design decisions, help promote best working practices, carry out code reviews, take part in sprint ceremonies and be part of meetings with client stakeholders as required.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work on services changing the lives of millions of people around the UK and gain exposure to cutting edge tech and methodologies. Away from project work you will be given time for personal development and will be expected to keep improving existing skills and picking up new technologies. You will also be asked at times to provide input into bids for new work.

**Role & Responsibilities:**

- Lead cross functional project teams, including Devs, DevOps, BA’s and Testers, delivering high quality software through the agile process.
- Communicate with non-technical stakeholders and be able to explain technical issues to them.
- Be part of the architectural design of projects.
- Be a point of knowledge and support for less experienced developers.
- Lead and participate in community events
- Assisting with writing bids.
 
**
Skills & Experience:**

- Experience with Javascript, Typescript, NodeJs, Express Js, Passport Js, REST & SOAP API services, JSON and XML and exposure to Azure DevOps
- Knowledge of Identity and Access Management technologies and concepts based on OpenID Connect and Pirean One from an engineering perspective
- Good Knowledge of oAuth 2.0 and SAML V1 and V2
- Experience in engineering, configuring and integrating IAM software with third party/vendor/legacy solutions such as LDAP, AzureAD, Microsoft AD (On-Prem)
- Experience in managing, implementing or supporting IAM systems in complex environments
- Experience with persistence technologies such as MSSQL
- Experience with engineering search services and technologies such as AzureSearch
- Experience in designing / building citizen facing services following the Digital by Default Service Standard (DbDSS)
- Extensive experience of software testing best practices (TDD, BDD)
- Extensive experience of using version control (Git, Github)
- Experience with common software architectures (OOP, MVC) and database solutions
- Experience with principles of continuous integration and deployment
- Extensive experience in agile ways of working and the associated tools
- Openness to new technologies and willingness to keep learning
- Good communication and problem-solving skills
- Willingness to travel as required
 

This is a key requirement and my client are able to move quickly for the right Lead Developer.

Please direct any questions to Ashleigh Roberts at Berkeley Square IT, the sole recruitment partner for this project, or apply now for immediate consideration.

Ashleigh@bsqit.com / 0117 927 0195 / 07515 366 771