Application Development Manager in Luton

Grade A: £55,172 (National Framework) or £61,028 (London Framework if you are London office based or homebased and live within the boundary of the M25). For exceptional candidates, a higher salary may be available. There is also an additional homeworking allowance of £600 per annum for those working from home.

Contracted Hours: Full-time 37 hours per week. Talk to us about compressed hours or flexible working.

Contract Type: Permanent

Location: Home-based

Closing Date: Wednesday 27 May

Make a difference. Every role at CQC contributes to our mission. If you’re looking for a new role in Technology that gives a true sense of meaning and purpose, then you’ve found it! As an Applications Development Manager, you’ll lead the creation of secure, reliable, and innovative applications that help us improve health and care for everyone.

Picture this: Imagine shaping solutions that make a real difference to how health and care services are delivered. You’ll be part of a team that turns ideas into impactful digital services.

• As an Applications Development Manager in Technology, you might get the chance to lead the design and delivery of automated, scalable application services that meet user needs.
• As an Applications Development Manager in Technology, you might get the chance to manage and develop a high-performing software engineering team, driving best practice and innovation across CQC.

The role: You’ll play an important part in delivering our mission. In this role, you’ll:

• Lead software engineering capability: Manage and mentor a team of senior engineers and suppliers to deliver secure, reliable, and efficient services.
• Drive technical excellence: Oversee the design, development, and testing of applications, ensuring compliance with standards and best practice.
• Collaborate for success: Work closely with stakeholders to align solutions with business needs and user requirements.

Show us: We will be looking for specific skills, knowledge and experience in your application form:

• Proven leadership experience: Managing and mentoring software engineering teams in an agile environment, driving best practice and continuous improvement.
• Technical expertise: Practical experience with DevOps tools and techniques, CI/CD pipelines, and modern application development using .NET, D365, Power Platform, and Azure services.
• Delivery track record: Designing, building, and maintaining secure, scalable applications, including experience with modern web frameworks such as React or Angular.

Compliance: To progress your application, you’ll need to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK. Without valid right to work, you won’t be eligible for the role. We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. Some roles may also be subject to a satisfactory DBS check.

Next steps: If you apply, you’ll need to create a profile and complete an online application form. Your application will be completely anonymous. Please see our information for applicants for more details on the process. We contact every applicant to let them know the outcome of their application, so you will hear from us whether or not you are shortlisted. You can read the full details of the role in the Job Description via the apply button. If you’d like to have an informal chat about the role, you can contact Shuaib Butt, Deputy Director of Engineering. For general enquiries, please email our recruitment team. Contact details are available via the apply button.

The Benefits: We offer a wide range of benefits, including:

• Annual leave starting at 27 days per year, rising to 32.5 days with service.