At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead high-quality software projects and develop top-performing teams.
- Company: People-first software development company focused on UK government projects.
- Benefits: Competitive salaries, flexible hours, generous leave, and healthcare package.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team with excellent growth opportunities and training support.
- Why this job: Empower your career while making a real impact in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience; delivery method certifications preferred.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 80000 £ per year.
Why be a Delivery Lead with Cirrus Software Solutions? Cirrus Software Solutions is a people‑first software development company that puts our customers and teams first. We mainly work on behalf of the UK government to provide high‑quality software products and services. We believe in working closely with our customers and listening to their needs. We also believe in empowering our teams to be self‑organising and work effectively to produce the best results for our customers.
How is Cirrus Software Solutions different? We’ll invest in you, and alongside five days of training every year, we’ll also make sure your AWS/Azure certifications are kept up to date. If you don’t have AWS or Azure certification yet, we’ll make sure you have the minimum certification to enable you to do your job effectively over and above your standard training allowance when you join the company.
Benefits:
- Competitive salaries – £30k–80k, depending on experience
- Introductory AWS/Azure certification for those that require it as well as an annual budget for additional training and conferences
- Flexible 37.5‑hour working week, including time off in lieu
- 25 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays)
- Generous employee‑contributed pension (matching up to 7.5%)
- Healthcare package (including dental and optical)
- Income protection for up to 75% of income for up to 5 years, should you have a long‑term illness
- Death‑in‑service benefit of 4 times your salary
We’re looking for a number of talented Delivery Leads. The ideal candidates will be responsible for delivering high quality projects and developing high performing teams. They should have a good working knowledge of the software development lifecycle, excellent communication skills and the ability to liaise with customers.
Responsibilities:
- Developing high functioning teams
- Enabling teams to maintain focus on delivering high quality software
- Managing projects
- Ensuring deliveries are on time and budget
- Identify, track and manage risks
- Communicating with customer and stakeholder management
- Building good relationships with customers and teams
- Owning the process and outcomes for resolving customer issues
- Eliciting requirements
- Working on the prioritisation of features and deliverables
- Reporting back to Cirrus about your projects
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
- Certifications in delivery methods such as Scrum and AMQP
Desirable Skills:
- Knowledge of project delivery methodologies: Agile, Waterfall
- Experience with delivery tools: Atlassian tool suite, Excel
- Strong communications skills with both staff and customers
- Business Analyst skills: eliciting requirements and prioritisation methods
- Other: knowledge of the development life cycle
Requirements:
- UK-based for at least the past five years
- UK National with a British passport who holds, or is likely able to hold at least SC clearance and above
- Five years of documented travel history
- UK Dual Nationality will be considered
Delivery Leads employer: Cirrus Software Solutions
Cirrus Software Solutions is an exceptional employer that prioritises its people and fosters a collaborative work culture, making it an ideal place for Delivery Leads. With competitive salaries, generous annual leave, and a commitment to continuous professional development through training and certification, employees are empowered to excel in their roles while contributing to meaningful projects for the UK government. The company’s focus on team autonomy and customer satisfaction ensures that your efforts are recognised and valued, creating a rewarding environment for those looking to make a real impact.
