Head of Development

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.

If you are interested, please apply in the first instance.