Head of Software Development - Hybrid Basingstoke - £75k-£90k
Software Engineering Manager – Cloud-Based SaaS | Remote (with occasional London office visits)Are you a seasoned technical leader passionate about shaping the future of cloud-based software in fitness, wellness, and salon industries? My client provides all-in-one management platforms for scheduling, billing, memberships, marketing, and access control globally.They are looking for a Software Engineering Manager experienced in mentoring to lead a mature Scrum team. This strategic role focuses on driving engineering excellence, team development, and process optimisation. Collaborate cross-functionally, shaping scalable, high-quality solutions aligned with business goals – ideal for future CTO aspirants.**Key Responsibilities:**- Technical Leadership: Guide team leads in scalable architecture, secure coding, and engineering best practices.- Project Execution: Oversee delivery, manage timelines, and align engineering velocity with OKRs.- Mentorship: Support Squad Leads through performance reviews and career development.- Engineering Culture: Foster ownership, psychological safety, and continuous improvement.- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Product, QA, DevOps, Data, and Design teams.- Process Evolution: Lead Agile/Scrum/Kanban improvements and retrospectives.**Qualifications & Skills:**- 10+ years in software engineering, with 3+ in technical leadership.- Proficiency in .NET, Angular, Kotlin, Swift, C#, and cloud platforms, especially Azure.- Leadership experience and mentoring Squad Leads.- Strong grasp of CI/CD, scalable architecture, and clean code principles.- Web and mobile development expertise (Android & iOS).- Proficient in MySQL, MongoDB, MS SQL, and database administration.- Data modelling, data warehousing, and Git workflows understanding.- Excellent communication skills and strategic thinking.This remote-first role involves occasional visits to the London office, collaborating with teams across Asia, requiring early starts at 7am.
- Company
- Opus Recruitment Solutions Ltd
- Location
- London, South East, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options - Employment Type
- Full-Time
- Salary
- Salary negotiable
- Posted
- Company
- Opus Recruitment Solutions Ltd
- Location
- London, South East, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options - Employment Type
- Full-Time
- Salary
- Salary negotiable
- Posted