Head of Development

Allegheny County Economic Development; City Of London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Head of Development to lead a geographically dispersed team in the financial services sector. This pivotal role involves leveraging Agile and DevOps methodologies to foster innovation and efficiency. The ideal candidate will possess a strong technical background, exceptional leadership skills, and a passion for collaboration with business stakeholders. You will be responsible for managing team dynamics, overseeing strategic partnerships, and ensuring the successful delivery of technology solutions that align with business objectives. If you are ready to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment, this is the opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Proven career progression from developer to development management.
• Deep knowledge of application architectures and Azure Full Stack.

Responsibilities

• Manage and inspire development and test teams with a focus on diversity.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver solutions aligned with business strategy.

Skills

Team Leadership

Agile Methodologies

DevOps Practices

Cloud-native Environments

Application Architecture

People Management

Solution Design

Education

Degree in IT or Computer Science

Tools

Azure Full Stack

Power Platform

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Head of Development for a financial services client based in London to lead their geographically dispersed development and test teams. Utilizing Agile and DevOps methodologies, this role requires a strong technical background, exceptional leadership skills, and a passion for collaborating with business stakeholders to deliver impactful technology solutions.

Key Responsibilities

1. Team Leadership: Manage and inspire the development and test teams, fostering a culture of diversity, inclusion, and alignment with organizational values.
2. People Management: Set objectives, provide mentoring, and support career development for team members.
3. Partner Management: Oversee strategic partnerships with outsourced resource augmentation vendors to drive innovation and cost efficiency.
4. Portfolio Delivery: Collaborate with stakeholders to plan and deliver solutions aligned with business strategy, ensuring effective prioritization and interdependency management.
5. Development Practices: Select and implement best-practice delivery approaches (Agile or Waterfall) while ensuring compliance with IT policies.
6. Solution Design: Guide the specification and design of applications, leveraging external expertise where needed.
7. Continuous Improvement: Drive the adoption of new tools, methods, and processes to enhance team efficiency and effectiveness.

Qualifications & Experience

1. Proven career progression from developer to development management.
2. Deep knowledge of application architectures and the Azure Full Stack (including Power Platform).
3. Experience leading geographically dispersed teams, including permanent, contract, and outsourced staff.
4. Strong track record of building partnerships with business stakeholders to solve problems through technology.
5. Expertise in cloud-native environments and Agile/DevOps practices.
6. Demonstrated ability to evolve team culture in line with organizational transformation.

Desirable

1. Microsoft Development and/or Azure certification.
2. Agile methodology certifications.
3. Degree in IT, computer science, or a related field.
4. Background in Private Markets, Asset Management, or Financial Services.

If you are interested, please send your CV in the first instance.