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Lead Application Developer

Newcastle Job No. r00256149 Full-time - Hybrid

Job Description

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 role, which requires at least 6 months residency in the UK.

Hybrid Working: This role will require you to work from our Newcastle, Cobalt Business Park office 3 days per week.

Note: The above information relates to a specific client requirement.

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. With our thought leadership and culture of innovation, we apply industry expertise, diverse skill sets and next-generation technology to each business challenge.

We believe in inclusion and diversity and supporting the whole person. Our core values comprise of Stewardship, Best People, Client Value Creation, One Global Network, Respect for the Individual and Integrity. Year after year, Accenture is recognized worldwide not just for business performance but for inclusion and diversity too.

“Across the globe, one thing is universally true of the people of Accenture: We care deeply about what we do and the impact we have with our clients and with the communities in which we work and live. It is personal to all of us.” – Julie Sweet, Accenture CEO

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.

Qualifications

The following skills and experience and 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 translate 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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