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Systems Development Lead

On-site in Birmingham·Added 3 days ago (last checked 12 Oct)

Adecco UK

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Overview

Job details

  • £600 - £650 a day

    Gross, as stated in the ad.

  • Contract role, outside IR35

    The ad says the role sits outside IR35, so you can work through your own limited company.

Skills

The role

Job Title: System Development Lead
Location: Birmingham, Bristol, Leeds, Manchester, Cardiff, Swindon, Nottingham
Work Model: Hybrid
Contract Type: 10 months Outside Ir35
Industry: Government and Public Sector
Client: Government Property Agency
Salary: £600
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Experience & Technical Skills



Essential criteria



● Technical Expertise:


○ Extensive experience with digital platforms such as Salesforce, ServiceNow, Planon IWMS, Dynamics 365 Business Central, and Microsoft 365, with proven success in deploying mobile and AI-driven enhancements.


○ Strong knowledge of data integration, APIs, and platform governance frameworks, with experience working within an established Data Integration Layer environment.


○ Demonstrated expertise in robotic process automation, as well as low-code/no-code development using Power Apps and Power Platforms.



● Agile & SDLC Proficiency:


○ Proven track record in agile methodologies and managing the complete SDLC lifecycle, with a focus on iterative development and comprehensive technical documentation.


○ Experience in strategic planning and executing a multi-year technology roadmap.



● User Experience & Accessibility:


○ Demonstrated ability to implement user-centered design and product-centric approaches as per Service Standard that ensure compliance with other standards like accessibility standards (e.g., WCAG).



● Leadership & Management:


○ Prior experience in line management, team leadership, and mentoring, with excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.



Desirable criteria



● Government Standards, Frameworks


○ Knowledge of various government standards such as GovS:005 Digital, DDaT Playbook, Technology Code of Practice (TCoP)


○ Knowledge of cloud security best practices and compliance.


● Data Analytics and Business Intelligence:


○ Experience with data analytics tools and methodologies to derive insights from system data.


○ Ability to translate data insights into actionable improvements for digital platforms.


● DevOps and CI/CD:


○ Understanding of DevOps principles and Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) pipelines to enhance development and deployment processes.








Qualifications and Accreditations



Essential criteria


● Education & Certifications:


○ Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field (Master's preferred).


○ Relevant certifications (e.g., Salesforce Certified, ServiceNow Certified, Microsoft Dynamics Certified, or similar)


Desirable criteria


● Agile certifications


○ Willingness to pursue Agile / DevOps certification


● Digital Platform Certifications:


○ Certifications on cloud platforms (e.g., Azure, Salesforce, ServiceNow, Microsoft 365 or Planon IWMS)



How to Apply:
If you're excited about leading the charge in platform engineering and making a meaningful impact in the Government and Public Sector, we'd love to hear from you! Please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you're the perfect fit for this role


Join us and become a driving force in shaping the future of public sector technology! Let's build something great together!


Application Deadline: 16/10/2026


We are committed to diversity and inclusion and encourage applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of background or identity.



Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

About Adecco UK

Adecco is a workforce solutions and recruitment company that describes itself as the world's number one workforce solutions business. It places over 700,000 individuals in roles every day, draws on more than 60 years of recruitment experience, and employs 38,000 people worldwide.

Its services include permanent, temporary, managed and outsourced recruitment, with the resources to manage workforces ranging from 50 to 20,000+ workers for organisations of all sizes, across the public and private sectors.

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