Akkodis is a global leader in engineering, technology, and R&D, harnessing the power of connected data to drive digital transformation and innovation for a smarter, more sustainable future. As part of the Adecco Group, Akkodis combines the expertise of AKKA and Modis, with over 50,000 engineers and digital specialists across 30 countries in North America, EMEA, and APAC. Our teams bring extensive cross-sector knowledge in critical technology areas such as mobility, software services, robotics, simulations, cybersecurity, AI, and data analytics, enabling clients to tackle complex challenges in today’s rapidly evolving markets.

With a comprehensive solution portfolio across four service lines—Consulting, Solutions, Talents, and Academy—Akkodis supports clients from concept through to full-scale deployment and optimisation. Our diverse offerings help organisations rethink product development, accelerate productivity, reduce time-to-market, and prepare for the future. At Akkodis, you’ll join a dynamic environment that values continuous learning and global collaboration, where you can make a meaningful impact through innovative projects that shape the future of technology

Scope:

Akkodis is launching a new technical delivery team to drive a UK national programme in collaboration with key partners, designed to transform and future-proof the central government’s workforce. By leveraging cutting-edge technology, strategic partnerships, and a comprehensive SaaS-based platform, this programme will create an advanced, candidate-centric experience tailored to meet tomorrow’s public sector skill demands.

This high-impact initiative offers a unique opportunity to join a team dedicated to building a scalable, data-driven recruitment ecosystem. Through redesigning, building, and rolling out a sophisticated Big Data system, our diverse roles span across architecture, project management, data analytics, development, and technical support, giving you the chance to shape a dynamic, next-generation digital infrastructure.

Role:

The Software Development Team Lead is responsible for both hands-on software development and team leadership. This role requires an experienced expert in Java and/or C# with strong software industry knowledge, capable of mentoring teams and liaising with external stakeholders. The successful candidate will ensure high-quality software delivery while fostering technical excellence within the development team.

Responsibilities:

• Build and configure applications to meet project specifications.
• Ensure team adherence to project quality standards.
• Liaise with delivery teams and communicate client specifications with the development teams.
• Assist with application troubleshooting and debugging.
• Keep projects on schedule and ensure deadlines are met.
• Write testable and scalable code for applications.
• Educate junior developers on best practices.
• Support business activities such as bid development.
• Design, develop, and maintain scalable web applications using Java, Spring Boot, and related technologies.
• Develop RESTful APIs and ensure seamless integration between back-end services and front-end applications.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior developers, fostering team growth.
• Empower, manage, and evaluate team member performance.
• Support in the recruitment process for new team members.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure project success.
• Participate in code reviews and promote best practices to maintain a high-quality codebase.
• Debug and troubleshoot complex issues across both development and production environments.
• Write, maintain, and improve technical documentation to support project knowledge sharing and onboarding new team members.

Required Experience

• Proven experience as a full-stack developer with expertise in Java and/or C#.
• Experience working with cloud platforms such as AWS and/or Azure (AWS preferred).
• Proven leadership experience in managing development teams.
• Strong understanding of software management principles.
• Experience in building and consuming RESTful APIs.
• Ability to guide and mentor less-experienced developers.
• Experience working in cross-functional teams.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Required Skills

• AWS Professional Certification (ideally AWS Associate Developer).
• Professional qualification in Azure Cloud (Azure Developer Associate).

Required Education

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• A Master’s degree in a relevant discipline is a plus.
• Equivalent professional experience will be considered.