Lead Application Developer

Job Introduction

***Remote/home working with occasional visits to our London or Kent office***

Our people are everything to us. The way they deliver exceptional experiences every day for our customers, for their colleagues. The way they own what they do. Their 'Why's it like that?' curiosity. How they always think of others and work together to get things done. Come and do the best work of your life alongside lovely colleagues. Come to Saga! 

And right now, we are looking for a Lead Application Developer to join the Technology unit at Saga. You will be working within the Customer Hub team alongside other application developers. You will be leading and line managing the team whilst providing support and guidance using technical solutions.

Reporting into the Application Development Manager, you will be responsible for assisting the team in resolving operational issues that require high expertise. You will also be involved in multiple projects whilst providing best practice for our technologies.

And in return, you can look forward to all the responsibility and involvement of an integral role, providing you with a rewarding and fast-paced career with an excellent benefits package.    

If this is of interest to you then we would be keen to hear from you!

Role Responsibility

As a Lead Application Developer your responsibilities will be: 

• Leading the design, build and modification of new and existing software solutions to deliver against the business needs and requirements. Ability to adapt and deliver with precision and pace.
• Providing strong technical guidance to the team and working alongside the technical leadership team, product owners and project management to ensure the team delivers against agreed business requirements.
• Working collaboratively with other colleagues across Saga’s Technology community to deliver technology programs, projects and workstreams.
• Establishing and maintaining a good working relationship with internal and external teams.
• Ensuring our applications and team are aligned with best practice and policy to ensure quality deliverables.
• Staying up to date with the latest technology trends and directing these to the team.
• Supporting the project team with planning and estimation of the project tasks and delivery dates.
• Troubleshooting and monitoring our systems and working collaboratively with the team to resolve and prevent any defects, risks, or issues, whilst keeping key stakeholders updated with progress.
• Being a key contributor to identify risks, understand the impact and liaise with the business and technology teams to put robust controls in place.

The Ideal Candidate

• Extensive experience as a Senior or Lead Application Developer.
• Strong technical knowledge and experience with C#, .NET & SQL.
• Demonstrable experience of producing and consuming web services using Web API or other REST frameworks.
• Experience with Azure is advantageous.
• Good understanding of JIRA, Agile development, and other methodologies.
• People management experience with line management responsibilities is highly desirable.
• Attention to detail and ability to identify problems before they occur.
• Proactive, enthusiastic, and self-motivated.
• Advocate for team success and proactively participating in the team to discuss issues, improvements, and successes.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.

Our Saga Values:

• Precision Pace - Always owning and making things happen. 
• Empathy – Always aware of others. 
• Curiosity – Always asking why.
• Collaboration – Always one team, the Saga team!

Package Description

The standard benefits when you join Saga include: 

• Remote working available where possible

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays with the choice to buy a further 5 days annual leave per year 

• Free private medical insurance after 1 years' service 

• Workplace Pension 

• AXA Be Supported 

• A range of reductions and offers from leading retailers, travel groups and entertainment companies

About the Company

Over the past 70 years we have become the UK's specialist provider of products and services to people aged over 50 in the UK. The Saga brand has become one of the most recognised and trusted brands amongst UK consumers in this demographic, recognised for its high quality products and exceptional standards of service. These include cruises and holidays, insurance, personal finance and the Saga Magazine.

At Saga we are committed to treating all employees fairly and to offering equal opportunities in all aspects of employment and advancement. We value diversity not just because it is the right thing to do, but because diverse teams perform better.

Fair consideration is given to applications from all applicants, including those with disabilities and those over who are over 50 as we are champions of age inclusivity. We are an official Disability Confident employer and ensure that our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible and we will make reasonable adjustments as required. For more information on our DEI policies please visit our Saga Careers page.

​Saga does not accept agency CVs unless specifically engaged on the role by the Talent Acquisition Team. Please do not forward CVs to our recruiters, employees or any other company location. Saga will not be responsible for any fees related to CVs received in this unsolicited manner.

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