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Job Description Head of Software Development with MS SQL Server The Head of Software Development for a Bank is responsible for leading the development and delivery of software solutions that support the bank's private banking operations. This includes managing core banking systems, Treasury systems, Finance systems, and ensuring the efficient operation … of Equation and SQL Server environments. The Client would like to see at least 7 to 10 years expertise in working with and developing applications using SQL Server, SSIS and SSRS and if possible some experience with C# .Net You will be working with and using MS SQL Server and SSIS for reporting purposes at this bank. The role … objectives. Key Responsibilities: • Strategic Leadership: • Develop and implement the software delivery strategy for the private banking division, ensuring alignment with the banks business goals. • Lead the adoption and integration of best practices for software development, deployment, and maintenance within the context of private banking operations. • Stay abreast of emerging technologies and methodologies to enhance the banks More ❯

Ready to Lead the Future of a VC-Backed SaaS Scale-Up? Role: Head of Development Location: Remote-first (Team meetups in Manchester every fortnight) Salary: Up to £85k + perks We're partnering with one of the North West's most exciting SaaS scale-ups - fresh off new VC investment and on the cusp … of a transformative chapter. With big product plans and a rapidly growing user base, the business seeks a Head of Development to lead their engineering team into this next phase of scale and innovation. This is your chance to oversee architecture, product delivery, and team growth in a collaborative, mission-driven environment where you'll … influence both product and culture. The Opportunity As Head of Development, you'll be the technical leader of the business, guiding strategy, scaling the engineering team, and ensuring top-tier delivery across a modern SaaS platform. You'll lead a growing team of engineers, make technical decisions, drive continuous improvement, and collaborate with Product, Design More ❯

The organisation I am representing's development team is growing; they are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Head of Development to lead front-end and back-end development teams. This role is pivotal in driving the technical execution of their product roadmap, working closely with the Head of Product and … Head of Operations to ensure timely and high-quality delivery. As the Head of Development, you will provide technical leadership, manage development processes, and implement Agile best practices. You will be responsible for defining and optimizing development workflows, test management, and automation strategies and application security while ensuring project delivery within budget. Key … Technical Leadership: Oversee the front-end and back-end teams, ensuring best practices, design specifications, high-quality coding standards, and scalable architecture. Ensuring adherence to code quality standards Agile Development & Process Optimization: Champion Agile best practices, fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Lead sprint planning, backlog refinement, and retrospectives. Implement and manage Agile tools such as Jira, Azure More ❯

A sector leading technology business providing SaaS products in the B2B sector to customers across the UK and Europe is looking to appoint an experienced Head of Software Development to lead their growing development team and drive the technical execution of their ambitious product roadmap. Key Responsibilities: Lead, coach mentor front-end and back-end … development teams. Drive architectural decisions to ensure scalability, security, and performance. Champion Agile methodologies and optimise development processes. Collaborate with stakeholders to define and execute the product roadmap. Define and implement an appropriate Testing and QA framework Implement and enhance CI/CD pipelines for efficient deployments. Ensure compliance with industry security standards and regulatory requirements. Key requirements … React.js, Node.js, and Azure. Demonstrated success in leading development teams and delivering complex software solutions. Proficiency in Agile methodologies and tools like Jira. Excellent problem-solving abilities and experience managing stakeholder relationships. Familiarity with microservices architecture and best practices in DevOps. Practical experience with test automation tools and integrating automated testing within CI/CD pipelines. Experience with test More ❯

A sector leading technology business providing SaaS products in the B2B sector to customers across the UK and Europe is looking to appoint an experienced Head of Software Development to lead their growing development team and drive the technical execution of their ambitious product roadmap. Key Responsibilities: Lead, coach mentor front-end and back-end … development teams. Drive architectural decisions to ensure scalability, security, and performance. Champion Agile methodologies and optimise development processes. Collaborate with stakeholders to define and execute the product roadmap. Define and implement an appropriate Testing and QA framework Implement and enhance CI/CD pipelines for efficient deployments. Ensure compliance with industry security standards and regulatory requirements. Key requirements … React.js, Node.js, and Azure. Demonstrated success in leading development teams and delivering complex software solutions. Proficiency in Agile methodologies and tools like Jira. Excellent problem-solving abilities and experience managing stakeholder relationships. Familiarity with microservices architecture and best practices in DevOps. Practical experience with test automation tools and integrating automated testing within CI/CD pipelines. Experience with test More ❯

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 More ❯

Everyday Health Group - Pregnancy and Parenting is the world's leading digital parenting resource, reaching millions of new and expectant parents every month through our global websites, mobile apps, online communities, email, and social platforms. Our vision: A world of healthy pregnancies, thriving children, and confident parents. As the world's partner in parenting , we are passionate about … leveraging technology to enhance our customer journey, drive growth, and maintain our competitive edge. We are seeking an experienced Head of Digital Development to deliver our digital product and platform evolution . This critical role will be responsible for helping set and implement our digital strategy, ensuring a seamless and engaging experience for our customers across web … app and email. Location: Bourne End, Buckinghamshire,United Kingdom Reporting To: Chief Growth Officer Key Responsibilities: Help set and deliver against the digital development strategy and roadmap, aligning it with the company's business objectives, marketing goals, and customer needs. Identify and evaluate emerging digital technologies and trends, proposing innovative solutions to enhance customer experience, operational efficiency, and business More ❯

As Head of Digital Development & Operations, you'll be responsible for the technical direction, operational performance, and platform evolution of our ecommerce systems. You'll lead the implementation of new digital infrastructure and build internal capabilities to ensure we deliver a best-in-class customer experience. You'll take ownership of the re-platforming … role isn't for a deeply technical architect or equally a hands-off project manager - we're looking for a technically fluent ecommerce generalist, ideally with hands-on experience of using and running ecommerce platforms, who understands how technical decisions affect customer journeys, commercial performance and operational efficiency. Crucially, this role also extends beyond delivery. You will be accountable … product team (Product Owner, Business Analyst, QA Lead, Front-End/UX Contractor) with potential to take on more. The Responsibilities: Digital Platform Ownership - Lead the evolution and performance of our ecommerce platform and related systems, including Shopify Plus post-migration. Re-platforming Leadership - Take end-to-end ownership of the re-platforming project from SAP Hybris to More ❯

Nium, the Leader in Real-Time Global Payments Nium , the global leader in real-time, cross-border payments, was founded on the mission to deliver the global payments infrastructure of tomorrow, today. With the onset of the global economy, its payments infrastructure is shaping how banks, fintechs, and businesses everywhere collect, convert, and disburse funds instantly across borders. … Its payout network supports 100 currencies and spans 220+ markets, 100 of which in real-time. Funds can be disbursed to accounts, wallets, and cards and collected locally in 35 markets. Nium's growing card issuance business is already available in 34 countries. Nium holds regulatory licenses and authorizations in more than 40 countries, enabling seamless onboarding, rapid integration … and compliance - independent of geography. The company is co-headquartered in San Francisco and Singapore. Leading Nium's Europe Sales team, you'll have the opportunity to partner with industry leaders in multiple strategic industries, including financial institutions, travel, and technology, and be part of our team of seasoned payments experts. You'll collaborate across functions, working More ❯

JUser: :_load: Unable to load user with ID: 993 Job Summary Head of Development Country: United Kingdom Location: Shoreditch Sector: IT Management, Senior Management Job Type: Permanent Technologies: head of development Scrum Scrum Master software development Development HTML5 Linq SQL Server Endeavour Recruitment has a new opportunity for an experienced Head of Software Development. The successful candidate should come from a development background and have significant experience of leading development teams. The Head of Development should be a natural and strong leader with a good work ethic that can lead by example. You should be confident, organised, analytical with excellent attention to detail … . This role is based in Central London and the salary will be in the region of £75K plus benefits. Responsibilities: Act as Scrum Master, mentor and creating a professional team culture. Ensure quality and technical approach adheres to the company strategy. Minimum of 8 years' experience in a similar role. Be responsible for web solutions that meet More ❯

Head of Development up to £90,000 London 2x per week Pearson Carter is currently working with a provider of cutting-edge software solutions to the life insurance industry, focusing on financial modelling. They are seeking an experienced Head of Development to lead product strategy and support their ISO27001 implementation. Responsibilities: Lead technical … design for the platform Line manage a team of 3 developers Balance 60/40 split between hands-on coding and managerial duties Oversee modernization of legacy code to .NET 9 Support ISO27001 implementation Experience: Extensive experience with .NET & C# Strong understanding of Azure services Experience implementing ISO27001 Salary: Up to £90,000 Location: London office, with More ❯

A major public sector transformation programme is looking to engage a seasoned Head of Development and QA to lead the delivery and continuous improvement of modern digital services. This strategic leadership role offers the opportunity to shape technical standards, influence organisational culture, and oversee end-to-end delivery across multiple product lines. Role Overview You'll … manage and mentor a multi-disciplinary team of developers and QA professionals, ensuring the design, build, and release of high-quality, secure, and user-focused digital services. Acting as a key bridge between delivery teams and senior leadership, you'll be responsible for driving engineering excellence and ensuring delivery outcomes are met with precision and efficiency. You'll … infrastructure, product, and programme leads to maintain alignment on business priorities while instilling robust technical practices across the organisation. What You'll Be Doing Lead cross-functional teams across development and quality assurance Define and uphold engineering best practices, coding standards, and test automation strategies Support the successful delivery of key digital programmes, including new feature rollouts and More ❯

design proudly in-house in the UK; with premium quality, exceptional fit and affordable style at the forefront. Collaboration, communication and curiosity drive our extraordinary workforce - an ambitious team of diverse, experienced and up-and-coming talents that we think you'd fit right into. A role at Club L is more than a job, it's a lifestyle … for the innovative, inspired and intuitive thinker. The Role Club L London are one of the UK top fashion brands. Reporting into the Chief Technology Officer, we are looking for a talented Head Of Development to join our growing tech team. This role is based out of our Manchester HQ, with 1 day a week … solving with talented colleagues then this is the ideal role for you. Roles a nd Responsibilities Manage & grow thedevelopment team (Front-end & Back-end Developers) Take ownership and oversight of existing integrations, working with the team on ongoing improvements Guide the team on architecture, development & maintenance of future integrations Work closely with the Data Team building big More ❯

Role Overview In a Nutshell We have an exciting opportunity for a Head of Development to join our team within Vistry South East Midlands, at our Leicester office. As our Head of Development, you will lead our established development team, overseeing town planning, estimating and development management up to site commencement. We … return, what we would like from you Behave in line with our company values - Integrity, Caring and Quality Relevant HNC/NVQ Level 4 or above A good understanding of legal obligations Detailed knowledge of the development process, building construction, legal and planning issues Experience in financial appraisals Experience of working with Registered Providers and PRS … Operators on partnership contracts to deliver S106 and additionality Strong mathematic and IT ability Ability to assess and analyse information In depth understanding of budget management Excellent negotiation and networking skills A pragmatic approach to problem solving Has the ability to identify and manage risk, gathering and considering all the facts, including factors not directly linked to immediate work More ❯

Role Overview In a Nutshell We have an exciting opportunity for a Head of Development to join our team within Vistry Services Special Projects division, at our Brentwood office. As our Head of Development, you will lead the Development team in delivering the key objectives of Special Projects and support the Managing … Director in maintaining key partner relationships for the future of the business. Overall control of pre-start on site activities including remedial works, JCT's, settlement agreements are negotiated and entered into in line with key milestones and to de-risk the business, ensure the technical team prepares scope of works and liability for concluding negotiations, entering … contracts, and/or litigation Manage and complete the Life Of Site approval and gateway process to ensure correct governance is followed. Report key metrics at the board meetings, prepare responses to key stakeholders such as MHCLG, liaise with Technical to submit data reports. We value in-person collaboration and team culture, but we're also committed to supporting More ❯

Head of Development Pearson Carter are currently working with a software solutions company who operate in the Insurance industry that need a leader to head of their team of 3. Get in touch if you are looking for your next opportunity! Responsibilities: Lead technical design for the platform Line manage a team of … has an office in London however they’re offering hybrid working so you only need to work in the office twice a week. Applications are welcome from professionals with Development experience. How to Apply Please apply asap with your CV to be considered for this position. You can also get in touch with me on matthew@pearsoncarter.com or More ❯

Head of Development Pearson Carter are currently working with a software solutions company who operate in the Insurance industry that need a leader to head of their team of 3. Get in touch if you are looking for your next opportunity! Responsibilities: Lead technical design for the platform Line manage a team of … has an office in London however they’re offering hybrid working so you only need to work in the office twice a week. Applications are welcome from professionals with Development experience. How to Apply Please apply asap with your CV to be considered for this position. You can also get in touch with me on matthew@pearsoncarter.com or More ❯

Head of Development & QA Edinburgh/Hybrid | 12-Month Contract | Inside IR35 At Harvey Nash, we're proud to be supporting a key strategic appointment within a major public sector organisation. This is a rare opportunity to lead digital transformation at scale, shaping the future of development and quality assurance across a complex and high … impact environment. As Head of Development & QA, you'll lead a cross-functional team of 25-30 professionals, driving innovation and delivery across a diverse digital estate. This is a true 'player-coach' role-combining strategic vision with hands-on leadership to embed best practice, modern tooling, and agile ways of working. You'll work … closely with senior stakeholders, influencing direction and ensuring the delivery of high-quality, user-focused digital services. Your remit spans operational excellence, community leadership, and continuous improvement across development and QA disciplines. We're looking for a leader with deep technical expertise, strong stakeholder management skills, and a passion for public service transformation. If you thrive in complex More ❯

Head of Development & QA Edinburgh/Hybrid | 12-Month Contract | Inside IR35 At Harvey Nash, we're proud to be supporting a key strategic appointment within a major public sector organisation. This is a rare opportunity to lead digital transformation at scale, shaping the future of development and quality assurance across a complex and high … impact environment. As Head of Development & QA, you'll lead a cross-functional team of 25-30 professionals, driving innovation and delivery across a diverse digital estate. This is a true 'player-coach' role-combining strategic vision with hands-on leadership to embed best practice, modern tooling, and agile ways of working. You'll work … closely with senior stakeholders, influencing direction and ensuring the delivery of high-quality, user-focused digital services. Your remit spans operational excellence, community leadership, and continuous improvement across development and QA disciplines. We're looking for a leader with deep technical expertise, strong stakeholder management skills, and a passion for public service transformation. If you thrive in complex More ❯

Head of Development & QA Edinburgh/Hybrid | 12-Month Contract | Inside IR35 At Harvey Nash, we're proud to be supporting a key strategic appointment within a major public sector organisation. This is a rare opportunity to lead digital transformation at scale, shaping the future of development and quality assurance across a complex and high … impact environment. As Head of Development & QA, you'll lead a cross-functional team of 25-30 professionals, driving innovation and delivery across a diverse digital estate. This is a true 'player-coach' role-combining strategic vision with hands-on leadership to embed best practice, modern tooling, and agile ways of working. You'll work … closely with senior stakeholders, influencing direction and ensuring the delivery of high-quality, user-focused digital services. Your remit spans operational excellence, community leadership, and continuous improvement across development and QA disciplines. We're looking for a leader with deep technical expertise, strong stakeholder management skills, and a passion for public service transformation. If you thrive in complex More ❯

Head of Development & QA Edinburgh/Hybrid | 12-Month Contract | Inside IR35 At Harvey Nash, we're proud to be supporting a key strategic appointment within a major public sector organisation. This is a rare opportunity to lead digital transformation at scale, shaping the future of development and quality assurance across a complex and high … impact environment. As Head of Development & QA, you'll lead a cross-functional team of 25-30 professionals, driving innovation and delivery across a diverse digital estate. This is a true 'player-coach' role-combining strategic vision with hands-on leadership to embed best practice, modern tooling, and agile ways of working. You'll work … closely with senior stakeholders, influencing direction and ensuring the delivery of high-quality, user-focused digital services. Your remit spans operational excellence, community leadership, and continuous improvement across development and QA disciplines. We're looking for a leader with deep technical expertise, strong stakeholder management skills, and a passion for public service transformation. If you thrive in complex More ❯

Head of Development & QA Edinburgh/Hybrid | 12-Month Contract | Inside IR35 At Harvey Nash, we're proud to be supporting a key strategic appointment within a major public sector organisation. This is a rare opportunity to lead digital transformation at scale, shaping the future of development and quality assurance across a complex and high … impact environment. As Head of Development & QA, you'll lead a cross-functional team of 25-30 professionals, driving innovation and delivery across a diverse digital estate. This is a true 'player-coach' role-combining strategic vision with hands-on leadership to embed best practice, modern tooling, and agile ways of working. You'll work … closely with senior stakeholders, influencing direction and ensuring the delivery of high-quality, user-focused digital services. Your remit spans operational excellence, community leadership, and continuous improvement across development and QA disciplines. We're looking for a leader with deep technical expertise, strong stakeholder management skills, and a passion for public service transformation. If you thrive in complex More ❯

Head of Development & QA Edinburgh/Hybrid | 12-Month Contract | Inside IR35 At Harvey Nash, we're proud to be supporting a key strategic appointment within a major public sector organisation. This is a rare opportunity to lead digital transformation at scale, shaping the future of development and quality assurance across a complex and high … impact environment. As Head of Development & QA, you'll lead a cross-functional team of 25-30 professionals, driving innovation and delivery across a diverse digital estate. This is a true 'player-coach' role-combining strategic vision with hands-on leadership to embed best practice, modern tooling, and agile ways of working. You'll work … closely with senior stakeholders, influencing direction and ensuring the delivery of high-quality, user-focused digital services. Your remit spans operational excellence, community leadership, and continuous improvement across development and QA disciplines. We're looking for a leader with deep technical expertise, strong stakeholder management skills, and a passion for public service transformation. If you thrive in complex More ❯

Head of Development & QA Edinburgh/Hybrid | 12-Month Contract | Inside IR35 At Harvey Nash, we're proud to be supporting a key strategic appointment within a major public sector organisation. This is a rare opportunity to lead digital transformation at scale, shaping the future of development and quality assurance across a complex and high … impact environment. As Head of Development & QA, you'll lead a cross-functional team of 25-30 professionals, driving innovation and delivery across a diverse digital estate. This is a true 'player-coach' role-combining strategic vision with hands-on leadership to embed best practice, modern tooling, and agile ways of working. You'll work … closely with senior stakeholders, influencing direction and ensuring the delivery of high-quality, user-focused digital services. Your remit spans operational excellence, community leadership, and continuous improvement across development and QA disciplines. We're looking for a leader with deep technical expertise, strong stakeholder management skills, and a passion for public service transformation. If you thrive in complex More ❯

Head of Development & QA Edinburgh/Hybrid | 12-Month Contract | Inside IR35 At Harvey Nash, we're proud to be supporting a key strategic appointment within a major public sector organisation. This is a rare opportunity to lead digital transformation at scale, shaping the future of development and quality assurance across a complex and high … impact environment. As Head of Development & QA, you'll lead a cross-functional team of 25-30 professionals, driving innovation and delivery across a diverse digital estate. This is a true 'player-coach' role-combining strategic vision with hands-on leadership to embed best practice, modern tooling, and agile ways of working. You'll work … closely with senior stakeholders, influencing direction and ensuring the delivery of high-quality, user-focused digital services. Your remit spans operational excellence, community leadership, and continuous improvement across development and QA disciplines. We're looking for a leader with deep technical expertise, strong stakeholder management skills, and a passion for public service transformation. If you thrive in complex More ❯