Job summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Head of Development to lead our software development initiatives across various platforms in UKHSA. This is a unique and exciting opportunity to lead a team of talented developers in the delivery of world-class digital solutions for UKHSA.oversee the software development lifecycle, ensuring projects are completed on time, to budget, and the highest quality. Your ability to balance technical expertise with strategic vision will drive innovation and efficiency across our digital platforms. A key aspect of this role is maintaining robust software development governance frameworks and best practices.play a critical role in managing service levels, overseeing Level 2 and Level 3 service management teams, ensuring that issues are resolved quickly and effectively.oversee all aspects of testing, including non-functional, functional, and Quality Assurance testing, ensuring our software meets stringent quality standards before deploymentlead the integration of DevOps methodologies, promoting collaboration between development and operations teams. Your expertise in CI/CD and Infrastructure as Code will enable us to automate and manage our infrastructure efficiently, ensuring consistent and repeatable deployments across various environments.be leading a diverse team of G6''s including Principal Developers and Principal DevOps Engineers who in turn will be managing teams of engineers.The ideal candidate will bring extensive expertise in software development best practices, service management, and DevOps methodologies, with a strong track record of managing suppliers, contracts and ensuring the highest standards of quality assurance.Lead the development and deployment of robust services, APIs, and mobile applications.Oversee project lifecycles from requirements gathering to implementation, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with strategic objectivesEstablish and enforce software development governance frameworks, standards, and best practices.Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and policies across all developmentTo create, nurture and sustain an inclusive culture, where differences drive innovative solutions to meet the needs of our workforce and wider communities. Contract

PermanentWorking pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible workingMonitor / report on service performance, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actionsOversee the planning and execution of testing strategies, including non-functional, functional, and quality assurance testingEnsure the development of automated testing frameworks and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelinesChampion DevOps practices and collaboration between development and operations teamsImplement / manage CI/CD pipelines to streamline the development and deployment process.Establish core patterns of reusability for deployment of servicesEducated to degree level in a relevant subject such as computer science or software developmentProven experience in a leadership role within a software development teamExtensive experience in software development methodologies, tools, and techniques, including Agile, Scrum, DevOps, etc. (Strong technical expertise in programming languages, frameworks, and technologies relevant to web and application developmentProven track record of successfully delivering complex development projects on time and within budget, including experience in supplier management, vendor selection, contract negotiation, and relationship management.Demonstrated ability to stay updated on emerging technologies and trends in software development, and to recommend innovative solutions to enhance organisational capabilities.

The Application form and supporting statement will be marked together.Extensive experience in software development methodologies, tools, and techniques, including Agile, Scrum, DevOps, etc

Security Clearance Level RequirementThis role is being offered as hybrid working based at our Core HQ in Canary Wharf, London. We offer great flexible working opportunities at UKHSA and operate using a hybrid working model where business needs allow. As a hybrid worker, you will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of your contractual working hours (approximately 3 days a week pro rata, (averaged over a month). Our core HQ offices are modern and newly refurbished with excellent city centre transport link and benefit from benefit from co-]]