Systems Development Lead

Job Title: System Development Lead Location: Birmingham, Bristol, Leeds, Manchester, Cardiff, Swindon, Nottingham Work Model: Hybrid Contract Type: Permanent Industry: Government and Public Sector Client: Government Property Agency Salary: £58,478 to £64,743 SC Clearance Required

Experience & Technical Skills

Essential criteria:

● Technical Expertise:

○ Extensive experience with digital platforms such as Salesforce, ServiceNow, Planon IWMS, Dynamics 365 Business Central, and Microsoft 365, with proven success in deploying mobile and AI-driven enhancements.

○ Strong knowledge of data integration, APIs, and platform governance frameworks, with experience working within an established Data Integration Layer environment.

○ Demonstrated expertise in robotic process automation, as well as low-code/no-code development using Power Apps and Power Platforms.

● Agile & SDLC Proficiency:

○ Proven track record in agile methodologies and managing the complete SDLC lifecycle, with a focus on iterative development and comprehensive technical documentation.

○ Experience in strategic planning and executing a multi-year technology roadmap.

● User Experience & Accessibility:

○ Demonstrated ability to implement user-centered design and product-centric approaches as per Service Standard that ensure compliance with other standards like accessibility standards (e.g., WCAG).

● Leadership & Management:

○ Prior experience in line management, team leadership, and mentoring, with excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.

Desirable criteria:

● Government Standards, Frameworks

○ Knowledge of various government standards such as GovS:005 Digital, DDaT Playbook, Technology Code of Practice (TCoP)

○ Knowledge of cloud security best practices and compliance.

● Data Analytics and Business Intelligence:

○ Experience with data analytics tools and methodologies to derive insights from system data.

○ Ability to translate data insights into actionable improvements for digital platforms.

● DevOps and CI/CD:

○ Understanding of DevOps principles and Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) pipelines to enhance development and deployment processes.

Qualifications and Accreditations

Essential criteria:

● Education & Certifications:

○ Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field (Master's preferred).

○ Relevant certifications (e.g., Salesforce Certified, ServiceNow Certified, Microsoft Dynamics Certified, or similar)

Desirable criteria:

● Agile certifications

○ Willingness to pursue Agile / DevOps certification

● Digital Platform Certifications:

○ Certifications on cloud platforms (e.g., Azure, Salesforce, ServiceNow, Microsoft 365 or Planon IWMS)

How to Apply: If you're excited about leading the charge in platform engineering and making a meaningful impact in the Government and Public Sector, we'd love to hear from you! Please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you're the perfect fit for this role

Join us and become a driving force in shaping the future of public sector technology! Let's build something great together!

Application Deadline: 16/10/2026

We are committed to diversity and inclusion and encourage applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of background or identity.

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