Head of Development (Manchester Area)

Job Title: Head of Development

Location: Manchester (Hybrid – 2-3 days in the office, rest remote)

Status: Permanent

About the Role

The Head of Development & QA will lead software development and quality assurance efforts, ensuring robust application development, efficient deployment, and high-quality delivery. This role will oversee a team of developers and QA engineers, fostering innovation, technical excellence, and adherence to best practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage Development and QA teams, ensuring delivery of high-quality software solutions.
• Establish and enforce software engineering and quality assurance standards, methodologies, and best practices.
• Drive automation, continuous integration, and deployment to optimize release cycles.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to align development priorities with organizational goals.
• Manage team performance, professional development, and recruitment to build a high-performing development and QA function.
• Oversee technical design, ensuring scalability, security, and maintainability of applications.
• Manage budgets, resource planning, and vendor relationships for software development initiatives.

Skills & Experience

• Strong leadership experience in managing Development and QA teams.
• Expertise in software development using C# and .NET, including REST API design.
• Proven experience with Agile and DevOps methodologies.
• Strong background in test automation and quality assurance strategies.
• Experience in cloud-based development environments, preferably Azure.
• Ability to manage multiple projects while ensuring high development standards.

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
• Experience in large-scale enterprise software projects.
• Certifications in Agile, DevOps, or Project Management (Scrum Master, SAFe, or PMP).