Lead Developer

Lead Developer (£57,515 - £82,430) Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency Apply before 11:55 pm on Wednesday 20th May 2026 📍 Location: Swansea, Leeds, Nottingham, Newcastle, Oldham, Birmingham (Garrets Green) or Yeading (This role is suitable for hybrid working) 💷 Salary: £57,515 - Plus a Government Digital & Data Allowance of up to £24,915 Candidates based in Yeading will also receive the London Weighting allowance of £4,000 A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97% 🕘️ Contract Type: Permanent – Flexible working, Full-time, Job share, Part-time 🏆️ Available Positions: 1 The successful candidate will lead the Digital Delivery Software Development and Quality Assurance technical capability for the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA). They will provide technical leadership, direction, and inspiration to their team of software developers and software quality assurance engineers and will be focused on delivering value to the respective digital services. They will assist the principal developer with team organisation, motivation, and assessment. This will include recruitment, development, and performance management of team members. As part of the technical steering team the role holder will also manage the definition and implementation of departmental technical development and test strategy to drive Digital plans across all DVSA customer facing services. Top Responsibilities * Act as Technical Lead for high-value initiatives driving development and test standards and continuous improvement through Scrum. * Use industry best practice and knowledge to make agency policy decisions relating to technical tool selection based on analysis of requirements. * Create a culture that proactively manages the risks of technical debt by ensuring continual software improvement. * Lead technical teams in relation to problem solving and technical optioneering, driving and supporting teams to make technical recommendations based on sound analysis and knowledge. * Work closely with Delivery Leads and Lead Developer management to ensure appropriately skilled technical expertise is in place across Digital Services, owning a resource requirement pipeline against skillset is managed. Benefits * Employer pension contribution of 28.97% of your salary. Read more about Civil Service Pensions here * 25 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year of service (up to a maximum of 30 days annual leave). * 8 Bank Holidays plus an additional Privilege Day to mark the King’s birthday. * Access to the staff discount portal. * Excellent career development opportunities and the potential to undertake professional qualifications relevant to your role paid for by the department, such as CIPD, Prince2, apprenticeships, etc. * Joining a diverse and inclusive workforce with a range of staff communities to support all our colleagues. * 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme providing free confidential help and advice for staff. * Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance. About You The post holder will be able to demonstrate the following knowledge, skills, and experience: * Proficient in Open-source technologies such as TypeScript, JavaScript, Java, PHP, HTML, and CSS within Open-source environments. * A sound understanding of value-based delivery and planning and ability to drive solutions through the development lifecycle. * A working understanding of Test-Driven Development (TDD) and quality software development in an enterprise-level environment. * Experience in Agile methodology as part of technical job families. * An awareness of Data and Security best practice and how this relates to software development and quality assurance. * An appreciation of the requirements of software delivery within a government context. Additional Information Agile certification in either a general or development specific genre, or a willingness to work towards it. The role is part of the Government Digital and Data (or Government Security Profession Career Framework) profession and utilises an enhanced Capability–Based Pay Framework which provides access to a Digital and Data allowance. The base pay is £57,515 In addition to this the role includes a Digital and Data allowance of up to £24,915 The value of allowance awarded will be based on an assessment of your skills and experience as demonstrated through the selection process. How to Apply 👉 Read the full description and apply at CS Jobs using the link provided. This vacancy closes at 23:55 on Wednesday 20th May 2026