Lead Application Developer

You will be responsible for technical aspects of development within the Cruise IT Team including architecture design, framework choices, implementation and delivery of solutions. You will bring hands-on development including leading and mentoring a team of developers, share knowledge and cultivate best practices within the team. You will be assisting the team in resolving operational issues that require high expertise.,

• 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
• 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.
  
  Saga Values: Make it Happen, Do the Right Thing, Customer First, Excellence Every Day, Our People Make Us Special, 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. We're passionate about diversity, equity, and inclusion. Championing diversity is important to us, and diverse teams really are the best ones. We're dedicated to creating a culture where every colleague feels like they belong. So that at Saga, more than anywhere else, you can be your best, be yourself and make a difference. Fair consideration is given to all applicants, including those with disabilities and those over who are over the age of 50. As champions of age inclusivity and signatories of the Age-Friendly Employer Pledge, we are proud of our multigenerational teams. We are also an official Disability Confident Committed 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.

Every day our colleagues deliver exceptional experiences to our customers. We believe exceptional work deserves even more exceptional rewards, that's why we have put together an amazing benefits package for all colleagues.
• Our working week is 35 hours per week, these can be worked flexibly to suit your working style
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Option to purchase additional leave up to 5 extra days
• Pension scheme matched up to 10%
• Life assurance policy on joining us
• Wellbeing programme
• Colleague discounts including family discounts on cruises and holidays!
• Range of reductions and offers from leading retailers, travel groups and entertainment companies
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Grandparents leave
• Company performance-related annual bonus - Up to 5%
• Income protection
• Access to Saga Academy, our bespoke learning platform