Head of Development

You will:

oversee the software development lifecycle, ensuring projects are completed on time, to budget, and the highest quality. Your ability to balance technical expertise with strategic vision will drive innovation and efficiency across our digital platforms. A key aspect of this role is maintaining robust software development governance frameworks and best practices.
play a critical role in managing service levels, overseeing Level 2 and Level 3 service management teams, ensuring that issues are resolved quickly and effectively.
oversee all aspects of testing, including non-functional, functional, and Quality Assurance testing, ensuring our software meets stringent quality standards before deployment.
You will:

lead the integration of DevOps methodologies, promoting collaboration between development and operations teams. Your expertise in CI/CD and Infrastructure as Code will enable us to automate and manage our infrastructure efficiently, ensuring consistent and repeatable deployments across various environments.
be leading a diverse team of G6’s including Principal Developers and Principal DevOps Engineers who in turn will be managing teams of engineers.
The ideal candidate will bring extensive expertise in software development best practices, service management, and DevOps methodologies, with a strong track record of managing suppliers, contracts and ensuring the highest standards of quality assurance.

Job description
Lead the development and deployment of robust services, APIs, and mobile applications.
Oversee project lifecycles from requirements gathering to implementation, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with strategic objectives
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and deploy innovative solutions and enhance service delivery
Establish and enforce software development governance frameworks, standards, and best practices.
Promote a culture of continuous improvement and adherence to industry standards
Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and policies across all development