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