About The Company
An exciting start up Tech company based in Manchester who have recently secured investment funding to fuel the growth of the business and the further development of their product.
About The Role
An experienced and visionary Head of Development to lead our development team and drive the execution of our technical strategy.
This role will oversee the planning, coordination, and execution of software development projects, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, scalable, and robust solutions.
You will play a critical role in shaping the technical roadmap, mentoring team members, and fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities:
Leadership & Management
Lead and inspire a team of software developers and technical leads.
Set clear goals, monitor performance, and provide coaching and career development.
Build and maintain a high-performing, motivated, and collaborative development team.
Strategic Planning
Define and implement development strategies aligned with business goals.
Collaborate with stakeholders to prioritise projects and manage expectations.
Oversee architectural decisions and ensure technical feasibility of product initiatives.
Project Oversight
Ensure timely and budget-conscious delivery of development projects.
Drive agile development methodologies and foster efficient team workflows.
Manage technical debt and ensure continuous improvement of code quality and infrastructure.
Technical Excellence
Stay up to date with emerging technologies, tools, and development practices.
Ensure secure, scalable, and maintainable software solutions.
Conduct code reviews, provide architectural guidance, and contribute to high-impact code.
Cross-functional Collaboration
Work closely with sales, marketing and other departments to ensure seamless delivery.
Communicate effectively with non-technical stakeholders
What You Need to Succeed as Head of Development
Proven experience (7+ years) in software development, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
Strong technical background with proficiency in PHP laravel, react native and native app development
Track record of successfully leading development teams and delivering complex software projects.
Deep understanding of software architecture, systems design, and best development practices.
Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies and modern DevOps practices.
Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Experience in a fast-paced startup or scale-up environment.
Knowledge of cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure).
Background in Saas
What We Offer:
Competitive salary and company share options
Flexible working arrangements (hybrid/remote)
Opportunity to shape the future of our product and technology stack
A collaborative and inclusive company culture
Personal and professional development opportunities
Cycle to work scheme
Birthday's off- and extended Christmas break period