We are seeking an experienced Head of Development for a financial services client based in London to lead their geographically dispersed development and test teams. Utilising Agile and DevOps methodologies, this role requires a strong technical background, exceptional leadership skills, and a passion for collaborating with business stakeholders to deliver impactful technology solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
* Team Leadership: Manage and inspire the development and test teams, fostering a culture of diversity, inclusion, and alignment with organisational values.
* People Management: Set objectives, provide mentoring, and support career development for team members.
* Partner Management: Oversee strategic partnerships with outsourced resource augmentation vendors to drive innovation and cost efficiency.
* Portfolio Delivery: Collaborate with stakeholders to plan and deliver solutions aligned with business strategy, ensuring effective prioritisation and interdependency management.
* Development Practices: Select and implement best-practice delivery approaches (Agile or Waterfall) while ensuring compliance with IT policies.
* Solution Design: Guide the specification and design of applications, leveraging external expertise where needed.
* Continuous Improvement: Drive the adoption of new tools, methods, and processes to enhance team efficiency and effectiveness.
Qualifications & Experience:
* Proven career progression from developer to development management.
* Deep knowledge of application architectures and the Azure Full Stack (including Power Platform).
* Experience leading geographically dispersed teams, including permanent, contract, and outsourced staff.
* Strong track record of building partnerships with business stakeholders to solve problems through technology.
* Expertise in cloud-native environments and Agile/DevOps practices.
* Demonstrated ability to evolve team culture in line with organisational transformation.
Desirable:
* Microsoft Development and/or Azure certification.
* Agile methodology certifications.
* Degree in IT, computer science, or a related field.
* Background in Private Markets, Asset Management, or Financial Services.
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