Head of Software Development

EG On The Move; England; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking company is seeking a strategic Head of Software Development to lead their software engineering teams. In this pivotal role, you'll oversee the delivery of innovative solutions across various platforms, ensuring alignment with business priorities. You'll drive agile practices, manage a high-performing team, and champion architectural standards. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a growing organization that values expertise and offers excellent benefits, including flexible working and extensive retail discounts.

Benefits

Bonus Incentive

Flexible Working Day

Free On-site Parking

Waterside Café

On-site Prayer Facilities

Employee Assistance Program

Life Insurance

Legal Assistance

Retail Discounts

Learning & Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience leading cross-functional software and data teams.
• Strong understanding of Microsoft Azure, particularly Synapse Analytics.
• Solid background in full stack development and managing API solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop internal software and data engineering teams.
• Own and prioritise the software development backlog.
• Oversee delivery of Synapse pipelines and API platforms.

Skills

Leadership

Microsoft Azure

Full Stack Development

.NET

C#

JavaScript

Stakeholder Management

CI/CD

DevOps

Infrastructure as Code

Job description

Role: Head of Software Development

Location: Blackburn, BB1 2FA

Hours: Full-Time / Permanent

Salary: £85,000 - £100,000

Bonus Scheme: Bonus Incentive

Company: EG On The Move

About the role

We're looking for an experienced and strategic leader to take on the role of Head of Software Development. In this senior leadership position, you will oversee the end-to-end delivery of software engineering across our key platforms, including data, integrations, portals, mobile, and core applications.

You'll take ownership of the software development roadmap, providing direction, mentorship, and support to a high-performing technical team. Your focus will be on delivering innovative, scalable solutions that align with business priorities, balancing project delivery with business-as-usual operations.

Reporting to the CIO and working closely with stakeholders and the PMO, you will play a pivotal role in driving architectural strategy, development best practices, and governance.

What you'll be doing:

Lead and develop the internal software and data engineering teams across cloud data, integration, and application development.
Own and prioritise the software development backlog in partnership with project managers and business stakeholders.
Oversee delivery of Synapse pipelines, data interfaces, API platforms, and front-end portals across mobile and desktop.
Manage BAU support for core pipelines and ensure service reliability, issue resolution, and continuous improvement.
Drive agile delivery practices, sprint planning, and DevOps automation including CI/CD and IaC.
Champion architectural standards, code quality, performance, and security.
Provide technical oversight and governance for internal and vendor-developed software.
Work with the CIO and senior IT leadership to align development capability with strategic business objectives.

What's in it for you?

Whether you're looking to build a long-term career as we expand across the UK or seeking a job with top benefits, we've got you covered:

Bonus Incentive
Upto 15% Retail & Food to Go discounts including Greggs, Starbucks, Subway, Popeyes, Cinnabon, Sbarro & Chaiiwala
Flexible Working Day (8am -10am start with an 8-hour workday)
Free On-site Parking
Waterside Café - Enjoy freshly prepared meals daily
On-site Prayer and Ablution Facilities
Employee Assistance program
Support for mental and financial well-being
Life insurance
Legal Assistance
Retail Discounts
Learning & Development opportunities to support your growth
Salary Sacrifice Pension

What we are looking for:

Proven experience leading cross-functional software and data teams.
Strong understanding of Microsoft Azure platform, particularly Synapse Analytics, Data Factory, and Data Lake.
Solid background in full stack development (.NET, C#, JavaScript) and managing portal/API solutions.
Experience with CI/CD, DevOps, infrastructure-as-code (e.g. Bicep or Terraform).
Skilled in stakeholder management and balancing BAU with project delivery.

Be a part of it:

As EG On the Move grows, we're excited to welcome talented individuals to our team. We are about building a workplace where expertise and growth come together. Here, your skills matter, and you'll have the opportunity to make a real impact. Join us and be part of something meaningful!

Please note, to be hired for this role you are required to successfully pass a DBS check, which will be funded by EG On The Move.

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