- Job Title: Technical Innovation Lead
- Location: Old Street, London, EC1V 9HL
- Salary: Competitive
- Hours: 37.5 hours per week
- Contract: Full-time
- Reports to: Head of Technology
- Work Style: Flexible working with a minimum of 3 days in-office (Bourne End or Old Street)
Role Overview
Our mission is to support local government with the delivery of strategic transformation and people-first transport innovation through the process of creating opportunity and designing sustainable change.
We help councils invest to save, bringing scheme to street delivery with trusted pioneering intelligence and data monitoring insights, making it easier to shape decisions, create investment, navigate policy, support the public and improve the well-being of modern society.
We are a technology and professional services provider, specializing in traffic data collection while also advancing our offerings through a subscription-based platform that delivers real-time transport data to our clients. We believe that technology drives efficiency and innovation, and we have an exciting pipeline of new technology products aimed at transforming the transportation sector. We are looking for passionate, forward-thinking individuals to help us achieve our ambitious goals and shape the future of sustainable transport solutions.
Reporting to the Head of Technology and Data Collection, this role is responsible for the full lifecycle of technology projects—from ideation to maintenance and client onboarding. The ideal candidate will have strong technical expertise, with the ability to develop new technology products while improving existing ones. They will collaborate closely with clients, partners, and a small, skilled team to deliver cutting-edge solutions for sustainable transportation. This role requires creativity, problem-solving skills, and a proactive approach to leadership and innovation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide expert guidance and oversight to your teams to enable them to make sound technical decisions while ensuring that the technology you support is making a difference to the future growth of the company.
- Lead the development of new technology products in the transportation sector, focusing on sustainability and efficiency.
- Oversee the improvement and maintenance of existing technology solutions, ensuring they meet client needs and industry standards.
- Work closely with clients to facilitate the onboarding process for existing technology products, ensuring seamless integration.
- Collaborate with external partners and internal teams to ensure research and product development aligns with client requirements and industry innovations.
- Drive innovation by identifying and implementing new ideas that improve product offerings and internal processes.
- Manage and grow a talented team of developers and engineers, providing technical direction, training, and leadership.
- Continuously seek opportunities to improve technical solutions, bringing creative solutions to complex problems.
- Ensure all technology projects are delivered on time and meet high standards of technical excellence.
Essential Qualifications and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
- 5+ years of experience in software development, with at least 2 years in a leadership role
- Strong programming skills in relevant languages (e.g., Java, Python, JavaScript)
- Experience with cloud technologies (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)
- Strong customer-outcome-centric approach, able to bring the business context to your technical planning and delivery, and infusing this into all interactions with the team
- Strong technical expertise in technology development—preferably in transport technology or a related field as well as up-to-date knowledge about the latest academic research on these topics
- Experience working with a team to deliver complex technology projects.
- Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to think creatively and bring new ideas to the table.
- Proven ability to work collaboratively with clients and partners to develop tailored technology solutions.
- Demonstrated leadership capabilities, with the ability to guide and inspire a team.
- Self-motivated and hardworking, with a passion for driving innovative solutions.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
Desirable Experience and Skills:
- Experience in the transport industry or public sector
- Knowledge of GIS and mapping technologies
- Familiarity with artificial intelligence and machine learning
- Familiarity with big data analysis
- Experience with mobile app development
- Experience working in or with local government transport teams or projects.
- Understanding of transport technology solutions or traffic data collection.
- Background in managing the full technology project lifecycle, from ideation to deployment and maintenance.
Our Culture:
At Smart Transport Hub, we foster a collaborative and innovative work environment where creativity and technology come together to shape the future of sustainable transportation. We value hard work, leadership, and the ability to solve complex challenges. As a member of our team, you’ll enjoy flexible working arrangements, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to contribute to projects that make a real difference.
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