Head of Software Development

• The Head of Software Development will lead and scale the organisation’s software development function, overseeing a team of 30–35 developers across front-end, back-end, and mobile platforms. This individual will be responsible for driving technical excellence, delivering large-scale, high-performance systems, and ensuring innovative, customer-focused solutions. The ideal candidate is a seasoned development leader with extensive hands-on expertise in C#, .NET, and mobile application development

• Provide strategic and technical leadership across all software development initiatives
• Manage, mentor, and grow a team of 30–35 staff, including 6 direct reporting managers/team leads
• Drive the design, development, and delivery of enterprise-scale software solutions across web, mobile, front-end, and back-end platforms
• Ensure best practices in coding standards, architecture, testing, and continuous integration/deployment
• Partner with product, business, and IT stakeholders to align development efforts with business objectives
• Oversee resource allocation, project timelines, and performance metrics to ensure delivery of high-quality solutions on time
• Stay ahead of industry trends, introducing modern development tools, frameworks, and methodologies
• Build a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the development teams

• Minimum 10 years’ hands-on development experience, including C#/.NET and mobile application development
• Proven leadership experience managing large-scale software development teams (30+ staff)with at least 6 direct reports
• Demonstrated experience in delivering enterprise-grade, high-volume software solutions
• Strong expertise in:

• .NET Framework / .NET Core
• Mobile development(iOS, Android, cross-platform frameworks)
• Front-end technologies(Angular, React, or similar)
• Back-end systems(APIs, databases, cloud platforms)
• Postgraduate qualification in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field
• Excellent understanding of Agile, DevOps, and modern software development lifecycle methodologies
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills

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