Please Note
We are not considering agencies for this role.
We are not considering remote working for this role
At Rubixx, we're redefining housing management software. Independent, agile, and proudly cloud-native, we deliver a multi-tenant, serverless platform that's already trusted by housing providers across the UK. With no outside investors and no legacy baggage, we move fast, update every 8 weeks, and focus entirely on building brilliant tech that just works.
Now we're looking for a Head of Software and Platform to take us to the next level.
This is your chance to own how we deliver software – leading a talented development team, sharpening our release processes, and evolving our Azure-based platform so it's faster, stronger, and even more secure. You'll have real influence, real ownership, and a front-row seat as we scale into a bigger, bolder business.
What You'll Do
* Lead and develop our engineering team, setting direction and inspiring excellence including day to day coaching, and support to the development team ensuring alignment on goals, priorities, and technical standards.
* Own the release process (currently 8-week cycle), making deployments predictable, automated, and smooth. Communicating proactively to stakeholders throughout.
* Champion quality through testing, automation, and best practices.
* Drive platform evolution across Azure services – reliability, scalability, and security are your watchwords.
* Collaborate across the business to keep delivery aligned with customer needs and business growth.
* Guide platform evolution using domain-driven and event-driven design principles, balancing long-term scalability with practical delivery needs.
Our Tech Stack
* .NET 8+, EF Core, React/NextJS
* Azure: App Service, SQL Database, Service Bus, Event Bus, KeyVault, DevOps Pipelines (CI/CD)
* Architecture: Multi-tenancy, Domain-Driven Design, Event-Driven Systems, RESTful APIs
* Other: IdentityServer, Entra ID, automated testing, Application Insights
What We're Looking For
* Experience leading software engineering teams in a SaaS or cloud-native environment.
* Strong knowledge of .NET and Azure application services.
* Hands-on release management and CI/CD expertise.
* Proven ability to embed testing culture and automation.
* A mix of big-picture architectural thinking and practical delivery know-how.
* Great communication, leadership, and collaboration skills.
Why Rubixx?
* We're modern & established – stable, profitable, and trusted, but still lean and independent.
* We ship fast – no red tape, no investor politics, just real innovation every 8 weeks.
* Amazing customer base – 100% retention in a very well established sector.
* You'll have ownership – lead the team, shape the platform, and build the culture.
* We're growing – you'll be a key leader as we scale into a larger, more ambitious business.
* Best Software HQ in the Midlands – Our own private bar, squash court, gym, and WIP coffee shop we're building the new centre for excellence in our newly acquired HQ.
If you're ready to lead, deliver, and make a real impact in a company where technology and culture are equally important, we'd love to talk.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £65,000.00-£80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Free parking
* On-site parking
Work Location: In person