Hands-on Development Lead/ Lead Software Engineer/ C++/ Agile

THE JOB:NEWLY created role for a hands–on leader to manage a skilled team of 4 software engineers and work closely with the Product Owner and wider software delivery team build commercial software applications.Your job is to execute Scrum ceremonies, improve code quality and be a hands–on leader delivering high quality products.

YOU:You will likely be already working as a Senior/ Lead/ Principal Software Engineer and be leading/managing team. This role will be approx. 70% coding and 30% leadership and working with the wider software delivery team to foster best practices and improve processes.You'll get involved to bring in new team members and will spend time guiding and offering real time constructive feedback.

You'll be able to work remotely for this role (if you want to) however the team meet in person once a month in the Newcastle office so you'll be based somewhere commutable. The office is also open to those who want to come in more often but this is purely personal choice.

THE TECH:Working on a complex commercial software application you will bring expertise in C++, Agile practices, TDD and software testing.You will ideally be working with C++ on a daily basis and have sound knowledge of the language in order to produce high quality code and also to ensure your team can reply on you for support and feedback to help them improve.

THE COMPANY:Working in a high trust high performance culture you'll be empowered to make decisions, encouraged to come forward with opinions and take ownership for your work.In return, you'll receive a good benefits package including private healthcare, flexibility to fit work around your life, company funded training/certifications and annual pay reviews.

THE PROCESS:Please apply asap to be considered or, get in touch with Cheryl Burns at REED for an informal chat. The process will involve 2 remote interviews (or in the Newcastle office if you prefer).