Summary: The Development Lead role requires an experienced professional with active security clearance to lead a development team focused on complex data transformation programs. The position involves regular reporting to the DSA Engineering Lead and advising clients on strategic goals while minimizing technical debt. The role is hybrid, requiring presence in the office 2-3 days per month, and emphasizes collaboration with architects and mentoring junior team members. The contract duration is six months, with a daily rate of £738, classified as inside IR35.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the development team for complex data transformation programs.
• Engage regularly and report back to the DSA Engineering Lead.
• Enact the DSA engineering lead's direction to achieve DSA's goals and timelines.
• Advise and influence clients on goals and strategic direction for sustainable solutions.
• Drive a pipeline of products into production and mentor junior team members.
• Ensure compliance with security, data protection, and data-handling policies.
• Manage dependencies with external suppliers and infrastructure teams.
• Lead root cause analysis and problem-solving efforts within the team.
• Collaborate with architects to influence technical design of data platforms.

Key Skills:

• Expertise in Python, SQL, AWS Data Services, Kubernetes, and Kafka.
• Experience as a Full-Stack Senior Developer.
• Proficient in delivering data products within secure environments.
• Skilled in building and maintaining microservices.
• Ability to mentor and motivate team members.
• Strong stakeholder and customer management skills.
• Experience in developing for data platforms is preferred.

Salary (Rate): 738

City: Croydon

Country: UK

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: Senior

Industry: IT