Lead Application Developer
Location: Newcastle
Due to the nature of client work you will be undertaking, you will need to be willing to go through a Security Clearance process as part of this, which requires 5+ years UK address history at the point of application.
Hybrid Working: This will require you to work from our Newcastle, Cobalt Business Park office 3 days per week.
Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services in strategy and consulting, interactive, technology and operations, with digital capabilities across all of these services.
As a Lead Application Developer, you will:
* Advocate for and employ good development practices on the team such as consistent branching strategy, coding standards, Test Driven Development, Continuous Integration, and Continuous Testing.
* Manage the integration of application development across various full stack technologies, including Power Platform, AKS, VMSS, Zookeeper, PostgreSQL, and Azure.
* Implement standards and best practices, mentor junior developers, and execute development activities in line with the overall delivery plan.
* Guide the team through technical challenges and ensure successful delivery of high-quality solutions.
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams, provide technical leadership, and contribute to the continuous improvement of our development processes.
* Define technical requirements, design and develop scalable applications, and stay updated on emerging technologies and industry trends.
The following skills and experience are required for this role:
* Strong experience in Python and Web Front end frameworks.
* Proven background in working with Azure and other cloud platforms, with a focus on Web application development.
* Knowledge of database technologies such as PostgreSQL.
* Ability to mentor and develop junior developers.
* Excellent leadership, communication (written and oral), and interpersonal skills.
* Experience in application development across full stack technologies, including Power Platform, AKS, VMSS, and Zookeeper.
Set yourself apart:
* Proven track record of applying analytical and creative thought that translates into technical solutions.
* Evidence of debugging and resolving sophisticated technical issues.
* Ability to drive innovation within the team.
What’s In It For You
At Accenture, in addition to a competitive basic salary, you will also have an extensive benefits package which includes 25 days’ vacation per year, private medical insurance and 3 extra days leave per year for charitable work of your choice!
Flexibility and mobility are required to deliver this role as there may be requirements to spend time onsite with our clients and partners to enable delivery of the first-class services we are known for.
Accenture is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of society and does not discriminate on grounds of race, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, citizenship, marital, domestic or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, or gender identity, or any other basis as protected by applicable law.
Applications close on Friday 25th April 2025.
All offers are subject to satisfactory BPSS clearance being obtained.
Accenture reserves the right to close the role prior to this date should a suitable applicant be found.
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