Software Development Team Lead

Overview

We work in a culture where people are trusted to use their expertise, encouraged to grow, and supported to try new things. Collaboration is at the heart of how we operate – our architects, business analysts, UX designers, product and delivery managers work together to solve real problems for real users.

• Build and lead a software development team, including back-end and/or full-stack engineers
• Provide day-to-day technical leadership, coaching and line management
• Remain hands‑on in software development, code reviews, and technical problem‑solving
• Lead the design, build, integration and operation of volunteer‑facing digital platforms
• Own engineering quality: code standards, testing, CI/CD, security, performance and reliability
• Work closely with Architecture, Product and Delivery to make pragmatic technical decisions

• Significant experience as a software engineer, with time spent writing and maintaining production code
• Proven experience leading or mentoring developers in a delivery environment
• Comfortable balancing hands‑on technical work with people leadership
• Strong understanding of modern software engineering practices (e.g., version control, testing, CI/CD, cloud‑hosted services)
• Experience working in agile, product‑centred teams

• 28 days holiday and going up to 32 days after 2 years' service, plus additional days at Christmas
• Flexible working hours
• Work in a way that suits you, your role and your department
• Double matching pension up to 10% of gross salary

The Scouts is an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute. We offer flexible working arrangements to support diverse needs and lifestyles, ensuring that our teams can thrive both professionally and personally. We welcome and encourage applicants from all walks of life, believing that varied perspectives strengthen our innovation and community.

Your unique experiences and ideas are essential to our success, and we look forward to hearing from all voices.