Overview
JOB TITLE: Head of Software Development (.Net)
LOCATION: Manchester, Greater Manchester (Hybrid)
SALARY: £85K per annum
The Business
C4S Search are working with a Software provider in the heart of Manchester. We are looking for a skilled leader to provide technical leadership and management of the development teams responsible for their software products, contributing to technical and product strategy while ensuring successful software delivery.
Responsibilities
* Lead and manage a development team of 8, ensuring balanced workloads, knowledge sharing, and a positive culture while supporting career growth.
* Provide high-level technical leadership, including architecture decisions, code reviews, managing technical debt, and risk assessment.
* Collaborate across teams and senior management to ensure smooth operations, project delivery, and alignment with business priorities.
* Implement secure, compliant development practices alongside Quality, IT, and DevOps teams, driving continuous improvement and cyber security.
* Track team performance metrics, communicate progress, and provide strategic input to technical roadmaps and risk management.
Key Skills
* Minimum 5 years in software development, with 3+ years managing technical teams; strong leadership, mentoring, and recruitment experience.
* Expertise in web technologies (.NET, C#, Angular preferred) and cloud platforms (Azure preferred).
* Proficient in agile and waterfall methodologies including Scrum and Kanban.
* Deep understanding of software development lifecycle, release processes, and technical risk management.
* Solution-focused, diplomatic leader with excellent collaboration, communication, and decision-making skills.
Benefits
* Hybrid working model
* Opportunity to work on high-impact healthcare technology
* A collaborative and values-driven culture
* Ongoing professional development and leadership progression
How to Apply
If you're a hands-on technical leader with a passion for driving innovation and building great teams, we’d love to hear from you.
Submit your CV and cover letter to Charlotte Berry or reach out directly for a confidential discussion.
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