Architecture & IT Transformation Leader

University of Bedfordshire; Luton; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Bedfordshire seeks a visionary Head of Architecture and IT Development to drive our digital transformation. You will lead software development, solution architecture, and integrations across the university, combining strategic leadership with hands-on delivery.

You will manage a team of professionals, champion modern development practices, DevOps, and cloud services, and collaborate with the CIO and senior stakeholders to deliver secure, scalable technology solutions at the Luton

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead development teams while remaining hands-on.
• Strong experience in solution architecture and cloud-based integrations.
• Experience with modern dev practices and secure coding.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of developers and architects to deliver digital platforms.
• Shape enterprise architecture and modernise applications and cloud services.
• Stay hands-on with coding, design reviews and technical delivery.
• Champion DevOps, automation, AI-assisted development and secure coding.
• Collaborate with CIO and stakeholders to deliver the digital transformation.

Skills

.NET and/or Python

SQL

APIs/Microsoft Azure

Leadership & mentoring

DevOps & cloud integration

Job description

University of Bedfordshire seeks a visionary Head of Architecture and IT Development to drive our digital transformation. You will lead software development, solution architecture, and integrations across the university, combining strategic leadership with hands-on delivery.

You will manage a team of professionals, champion modern development practices, DevOps, and cloud services, and collaborate with the CIO and senior stakeholders to deliver secure, scalable technology solutions at the Luton