Job Title: Head of Development
Location: Manchester (Hybrid – 2-3 days in the office, rest remote)
Status: Permanent
About the Role
The Head of Development & QA will lead software development and quality assurance efforts, ensuring robust application development, efficient deployment, and high-quality delivery. This role will oversee a team of developers and QA engineers, fostering innovation, technical excellence, and adherence to best practices.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and manage Development and QA teams, ensuring delivery of high-quality software solutions.
* Establish and enforce software engineering and quality assurance standards, methodologies, and best practices.
* Drive automation, continuous integration, and deployment to optimize release cycles.
* Collaborate with business stakeholders to align development priorities with organizational goals.
* Manage team performance, professional development, and recruitment to build a high-performing development and QA function.
* Oversee technical design, ensuring scalability, security, and maintainability of applications.
* Manage budgets, resource planning, and vendor relationships for software development initiatives.
Skills & Experience
* Strong leadership experience in managing Development and QA teams.
* Expertise in software development using C# and .NET, including REST API design.
* Proven experience with Agile and DevOps methodologies.
* Strong background in test automation and quality assurance strategies.
* Experience in cloud-based development environments, preferably Azure.
* Ability to manage multiple projects while ensuring high development standards.
Preferred Qualifications
* Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
* Experience in large-scale enterprise software projects.
* Certifications in Agile, DevOps, or Project Management (Scrum Master, SAFe, or PMP).