Application Development Manager

Job summary

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.

Job description

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.

Person specification

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: Hands-on 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.

Benefits

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, plus bank holidays (usually 8 days per year).
• Training and development opportunities.
• Wellbeing initiatives, such as gym discounts and meditation.
• NHS pension scheme, with around 23.7% employer contribution.
• Discount schemes (including eligibility for a Blue Light card, at a cost of £4.99 and valid for 2 years), reward vouchers, car leasing and more!

Please see our benefits page for the full list.

Things you need to know

Artificial intelligence

Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance (opens in a new window) for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.

Selection process details

https://cqc.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/2/home/requisition/2962?c=cqc&gs…

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Security

People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.

Nationality requirements

This job is broadly open to the following groups:

• UK nationals
• nationals of the Republic of Ireland
• nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
• individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
• Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service

Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)

Working for the Civil Service

Please note this Post is NOT regulated by the Civil Service Commission.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

Diversity and Inclusion

The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see theCivil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window).

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Contact point for applicants

Job contact :

• Name : Shuaib Butt
• Email : Shuaib.Butt@cqc.org.uk

Recruitment team

• Email : recruitment@cqc.org.uk

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