Lead Developer (Java) (CSUIT1341)

Are you interested in utilising your extensive Java development knowledge and skills in a diverse development function? Are you an enthusiastic and driven individual with a desire to be part of a Development team covering System, Integration, Automation and Data development delivering high quality IT services to support a range of business-critical systems in a research and teaching environment?

Using Java and associated technologies (for example the Spring framework) you will be the lead developer delivering and supporting services underpinning a range of business-critical activities. You will lead the development of new and existing key core services used by a range of stakeholders, working closely with business change and IT change professionals to ensure systems are fit for purpose, and meet strategic and user requirements. You will set and maintain development best practices; drive change, refactor technical debt, mentor other developers and shape the future of development at the University.

You will utilise Java skills, knowledge and experience gained through working in a platform development role to design, develop and maintain applications, integrations, and automation across a range of systems. You will work pro-actively, aligned to the development lifecycle ensuring effective communication and consultation with stakeholders and customers in designing and implementing fit for purpose solutions.

Working in a complex environment, your work as a Lead Developer will involve documenting your work in line with standard operating procedures to ensure alignment with industry best practice, IT standards, and regulatory compliance. As an experienced member of the team you will be responsible for supporting, training, coaching and mentoring developers. You will be comfortable with ensuring alignment to the best approach to a problem and presenting this back to your peers and wider stakeholders, you will own the standards for the wider team.

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact: 

Catharine Morgan, Application Development Manager

Email: c.m.morgan@leeds.ac.uk 

Closing Date: 28 Jun 2020
Category: Professional & Managerial