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Software Engineering Team Lead


Company : Yorkshire Building Society Group


Location : Leeds, England


Created : 2025-04-24


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Software Development Team Lead (IT Service Lead) We have a fantastic opportunity for a Development Team Leader to join our Engineering team to lead a team of Back-end Developers (API and Java Microservices). Do you have experience in managing the performance and development of Software Engineers or technical staff? Do you have a track record of working with stakeholders to manage priorities in an Agile environment? Do you have a technical awareness without the need to be hands-on? If so, we would love to hear from you! This is a hybrid role with remote working and time working in our Leeds or Bradford offices (usually 2 times per month minimum). About the roleAs aService Lead , you’ll lead Development Engineers delivering APIs and Microservices that underpin both our YBS Mobile Savings App and web channels who build and support a live service. Your team will be using a modern tech stack (Google Apigee API Gateway, Java Spring Boot microservices, Container deployments and CI/CD pipelines using GitLab). You will - Coach and support the growth of around 8-10 Developers through regular 1-2-1s and ongoing personal development plansDrive the success of a software engineering delivery team working with the Engineering ChapterLiaise with stakeholders from Product Ownership, Architecture and Testing to discuss their technical vision and support our teams in implementing the best possible solutionTake ownership of the production support of the team’s product ensuring SLAs are met and coordinating across various teams and departmentsBe an active part of the Engineering team leads to collectively tackle challenges encountered, plan people resourcing and improve our best practicesAbout youYou’ll have proven success in managing the technical performance and personal development of Engineers using coaching techniques to support their growth. You will have - Experience and enthusiasm to lead, support and develop technical teams towards success in their projects and individual careersA strong set of principles focused on your team and their personal performance, achievements, and progressionBe able to talk across technical and non-technical communities in an easy to digest wayBe calm under pressure and diffuse escalations and remove blockersExperience facilitating and guiding technical initiatives with cross-functional technical teamsAbout usAt YBS we don’t have shareholders, we have members. We care about people and that includes you. So here, you’ll be respected for who you are, you’ll be able to bring your whole self to work, and you’ll have everything you need to build a long and rewarding career. FlexibilityWe offer a range of flexible working options without unsocial hours, which can help you find a healthy work-life balance. Whether it’s finishing early for an appointment or fitting your studies and hobbies in around your working hours, we can help make it work for you. DevelopmentWe want you to feel challenged here. Whatever your ambitions, we’re committed to helping you develop your skills and move ahead in your career journey. From day one, we’ll set you up for success with a brilliant induction and full training plan, all designed to get you up to speed quickly. InclusivityWe’re passionate about creating an inclusive environment where everyone is welcome and able to be themselves. If you’ll go the extra mile to help our members, you’ll fit right in and feel you belong here. About our BenefitsWe offer lots of fantastic rewards that you can make the most of in and out of work, including: Holiday:You’ll get 25 days plus Bank Holidays, as well as the option to buy up to a further 5 days.Bonus:At YBS we work collaboratively and share in our success together, so when we reach our goals we’re all rewarded with an on-target bonus of 7% of eligible pay (with the opportunity to earn up to a maximum of 15%).Pension:We know how important it is to save towards the future, that’s why we’ll contribute up to 11% into your YBS pension.Healthcare:Health and wellbeing are an important part of life at YBS, when you join us you’ll have access to a range of health benefits to suit your life including private medical insurance, dental and healthcare plans.My Benefits:When you join YBS you’ll have access to our self-service benefits portal, where you can access a range of retail, hospitality and health discounts.Ready to apply?If you’re excited about this role and want to be part of the YBS team, apply now to send us your application. Want more information?If you have any questions about this role, please contact Mike Peel #J-18808-Ljbffr