Lead Application Developer

Job Introduction

** At Saga we’re radically flexible which means our colleagues have total autonomy over where they work – home, hybrid or hub. This role has a hybrid element which means our team come together when we need to collaborate. 

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. For us, for you, make do will never do. Good enough? Not even close. 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 work in our IT part of the business at an exciting time in Saga’s history. As a Group, Saga is taking to the seas in our brand new, luxury cruise ships and leading the market with innovative insurance and financial products.      

You will be responsible for Ownership of all technical aspects of development within the Scrum Team. Architecture design, development, system testing and delivery of solutions.  

You will bring hands-on development including leading a team of JAVA developers, mentor developers and run periodic technical sessions to share knowledge and cultivate best practices within the team as well as overseeing the delivery and release of code to production environment including, code reviews, defect fixes, performance tuning, post-implementation support and documentation. 

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 

If this sounds like you, what are you waiting for? Apply Now!

Role Responsibility

• Building and modifying software applications in line with Business needs and requirements. 
• Integrating software components and third-party applications.  
• Ensuring any deliveries are of high quality and any development side testing is complete.  
• Working collaboratively with other Technology professionals to deliver technology programmes, projects and workstreams.  
• Ensuring deliveries are secure, in line with best practice and aligned to policy.  
• Creating and maintaining technical documents.  
• Remaining up to date with development best practice.  
• Assisting with troubleshooting systems and working collaboratively to resolve and prevent any defects, risk, or issues.  
• Providing technical expertise.  
• Performance managing Application developers.  

The Ideal Candidate

• Communication skills.  
• Knowledge of coding languages and frameworks relevant to area.  
• Agile development methodologies.  
• Ability to learn new coding languages and technologies.  
• An eye for detail and identifying problems.  
• Performance management.  
• Application development leadership.  
• Good education background ideally to a degree level.   
• Track record of successful delivery.  
• Application developer or similar experience.  

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 

• 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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