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1 J O B S P E C I F I C A T I O N DIRECTORATE: Corporate Services DIVISION/SECTION/UNIT: Information and Business Change / ICT Services / Solutions Software UNIT MANAGER: POST TITLE: JOB FAMILY & ROLE PROFILE: POST NO: CS (New Post) post) Solutions Architect (Software) Software Team Leader OS45S GRADE 9 SUMMARY OF ROLE REPORTING TO: PURPOSE OF THE POST: Software Solutions Architect The Software Team Leader will be responsible for supervising the s Development Team, ensuring work is assigned to the most appropriate. A key part of this role will be to ensure that software development projects and changes are delivered on schedule, and to support the team by engaging with project stakeholders and supporting s Officers in selected stakeholder meetings. The Software Team Leader will support the Software Solutions Architect by providing regular summaries of project progress and challenges, ensuring projects are tracked effectively and deputising on occasion and where appropriate. To deputise for the Software Solutions Architect as and when required. THE POST HOLDER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE 1. To manage the s Development Team on a day to day basis, including supervision, appraisal and

2 FOLLOWING: JOB WORKING CIRCUMSTANCES staff development. 2. To support the management arrangements in overseeing the development of software solutions. 3. To ensure team processes are adhered to on software testing and deployment. 4. To ensure the team communicates effectively internally in the resolution of software issues. 5. Support the Software Solutions Architect by tracking project progress and supplying periodic summaries. 6. Support the development of documented standards in partnership with the Software Solutions Architect. 7. Support the development of business cases, strategic reports and proposals. 8. Develop, manage and maintain processes and materials to support the on-going management of risk associated with application security 9. Support the Software Solution Architect and ICS staff in the development of Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity plans when required for software solutions. 10. To act as Project Manager for smaller software developments. 11. Support s Officers in the gathering of requirements where necessary. 12. To act as a high level technical consultant, using specialist knowledge to advise service areas on critical business decisions related to software and application development. 1. To assist in the development of initiatives, e.g. Investors in people; Performance Management and Appraisal; Continuous Professional Development etc. 2. The post is flexible

3 P E R S O N S P E C I F I C A T I O N ROLE CRITERIA NO.1 EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING 1. Candidates should have a degree or equivalent professional qualification, or have proven experience in a senior development role. 1. A formal project management qualification or experience working in a project driven environment 2. Team leadership experience ROLE CRITERIA NO.2 All certificates to be provided at interview for validation. SKILLS /TECHNICAL / PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE 1. Candidates must have an excellent level of technical and business competence 2. Candidates must have excellent communication and organisational skills ROLE CRITERIA NO.3 EXPERIENCE 1. Candidates must have experience working in a software development and support environment. 2. Must have experience assembling detailed specification documents for new solutions. ROLE CRITERIA NO.4 1. Experience managing a team 2. Experience a senior level within a software development team COMPETENCIES & ABILITIES 1. The ability to manage and contribute to the process of

4 change by persuading and influencing individuals and teams to adopt new work patterns, ideas and corporate initiatives. 2. Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to develop and sustain relationships with a variety of people, at senior levels, both within and external to the organisation 3. Excellent written and oral skills including the ability to make effective presentations 4. Commitment to the integration of ICT strategy and business strategy in order to ensure that the aims of each are aligned 5. The ability to operate at a strategic level, assisting, and developing corporate and Service Unit policies. 6. The ability to encourage, influence and promote the use of current and emerging technologies to enhance business performance and a desire to keep abreast of emerging technologies for future exploitation. 7. The ability to identify potential future risks, anticipate problems and direct mitigating action 8. Knowledge of project management principles, practices, techniques and tools 9. The ability to manage conflicting service priorities and managing customer expectations 10. The ability to lead and chair meetings, to provide direction and support to ICT users and ICT colleagues

5 ROLE CRITERIA NO.5 ROLE CRITERIA NO.6 ROLE CRITERIA NO.7 COMMITMENT TO EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES Candidates will demonstrate that all activities are undertaken in accordance with the Equalities Act 2010 and the City and County of Swansea s Equal Opportunities Policy and Procedures. CURRENT DRIVING LICENCE A qualified driver with the ability to travel within and outside of the City and County of Swansea boundaries in an efficient and most cost effective manner. Full Driving License OUT OF HOURS AND WEEKEND WORKING Candidates must be available to work outside of office hours and on weekends occasionally for project testing and deployment ROLE CRITERIA NO.8 OTHER REQUIREMENT (2) Use of own vehicle: Should the post holder have a disability and/or be unable to drive, then they may seek alternative means of transport/assistance, which must be an effective and cost effective method of travelling the post holder is appropriately insured for business purposes to be provided annually HEALTH SURVEILLANCE & MONITORING: SAFEGUARDING: DISCLOSURE & BARRING SERVICE (DBS): This post will require the post holder to take part in Health Surveillance and Monitoring procedures. The Authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. THIS POST REQUIRES THE POSTHOLDER TO HAVE THE LEVEL OF DBS DISCLOSURE AS INDICATED BELOW: Standard DBS Enhanced DBS No DBS REVIEW/ RIGHT TO VARY: LINE MANAGER: POST HOLDER: This Person Specification is as currently applies and will be reviewed regularly according to the Employee Performance Management Review Policy and the Performance Development Review and Appraisal process. The Job and Person Specification may be subject to other Variance within the remit of the Role Profile. SIGN OFF DATE: DATE: