Head of Development

Swindon

4 months ago

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Head of Development required by a market-leading, award-winning business to lead their software development function in Swindon. This hybrid role offers 2-3 days per week on-site with flexibility.

This is a senior leadership position responsible for overseeing the delivery and quality of all software development projects. The successful candidate will lead a team of developers, ensuring technical excellence, innovative solutions, and alignment with business objectives. The role combines strategic oversight with hands-on involvement in development.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage development, QA, DevOps, and IT support teams to deliver high-quality software and infrastructure.
Define and implement strategic software development plans in line with organisational goals.
Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest technical standards.
Collaborate with stakeholders to clarify requirements, review outcomes, and provide guidance.
Monitor project progress and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
Stay up to date with emerging technologies and recommend beneficial solutions.
Maintain adherence to technology standards and best practices across all development teams.
Communicate technology strategies clearly to internal teams and across the organisation.

Skills and Experience
Proven experience in senior leadership roles, with the ability to motivate and manage high-performing teams.
Strong commercial and business acumen.
Expertise in agile methodologies and cloud-based technologies (AWS experience desirable).
Advanced SQL skills for data analysis and problem solving.
Solid understanding of web application development, security, session management, and best practices.
Experience designing robust software architectures and delivering scalable solutions.
Proficiency with modern frontend and backend technologies, relational databases, and operating systems.
Strong communication skills and ability to engage teams in a collaborative environment.

Benefits
Competitive salary with annual review
Flexible hybrid working
Generous holiday allowance plus an extra day for your birthday
Employee discount schemes
Life assurance cover
Pension with company contributions
Employee Assistance Programme with counselling services
Access to rewards and discount programmes
Free on-site parking

This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled development leader to take ownership of a dynamic team and shape the delivery of innovative software solutions

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