Steve Hepton
Software Engineering Team Lead @BBC
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WORK HISTORY
Software Engineering Team Lead @BBC
Cardiff, GB
I run the Developer Experience measurement framework, baseline and publish trends, and lead the tooling, templates and paved roads that move those measures. My work reduces friction, strengthens Secure SDLC, and helps all of the BBC\'s development teams ship faster with less toil.
EDUCATION
University of Hull
Computer Science with Information Engineering
SKILLS
ABOUT STEVE HEPTON
With over 20 years of experience in software engineering and leadership, I specialise in building high-performing teams and architecting the systems that allow them to thrive. I am a Software Engineering Leader focused on the intersection of Developer Experience (DX), Engineering Systems, and scalable delivery.My approach is built on three core pillars:1. Engineering Leadership & People ManagementI am a people-obsessed leader and a Member of the City and Guilds of London Institute (AfCGI). Having recently earned my Level 5 Award in Leadership & Management, I focus on mentoring engineering leads and scaling departments, with a track record of growing teams from 0 to 50. I believe in creating inclusive, learning-focused cultures where objectives are clear and aligned with business value.2. Technical Engineering & DX StrategyI have deep experience in cloud-native architecture (AWS, Azure, GCP) and a passion for AI-driven tooling that reduces waste. My technical background spans Node.js, Python, and Java, enabling me to set high standards for engineering excellence.Current Focus: I am currently deepening my expertise in Secure SDLC through the CSSLP certification and advancing my cloud credentials as an AWS Certified Solutions Architect.3. Agile Delivery & Metrics-Driven ExcellenceAs an Advanced Certified Scrum Master (A-CSM), I don’t just implement Agile; I transform delivery cultures. I am expert in using the DORA and SPACE frameworks to baseline performance, publish trends, and turn technical insights into prioritised roadmaps that have historically increased delivery predictability by 40%.Key Skills:Leadership: Mentoring, Scaling Teams (0-50), Stakeholder Management, AfCGI.Technical: Cloud Architecture, Secure SDLC, DX/Tooling Strategy, Paved Roads.Process: Agile (Scrum/Kanban), Continuous Delivery (CD), DORA/SPACE Metrics.I am passionate about \"craft meeting impact\", that is shipping tools and platforms that developers love while maintaining the robust guardrails required for enterprise-scale services.
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