Head of Application Development

Platform Housing Group; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A housing services organization in the UK is seeking a strategic and technically strong Head of Application Development. This role involves leading an in-house development team to deliver secure, scalable software solutions. Responsibilities include overseeing the software development lifecycle, mentoring staff, and ensuring best practices in coding and DevOps. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in software leadership and a strong understanding of system integration.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in leading software development teams.
• Strong understanding of SDLC and best practices in coding.
• Experience with integrating complex systems like Dynamics CRM.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a high-performing software development team.
• Oversee the end-to-end software development lifecycle.
• Ensure best practices in DevOps and agile methodologies.
• Manage development of housing management systems and other key applications.
• Collaborate with other teams to align tech delivery with strategy.

Skills

Technical leadership

Agile methodologies

DevOps practices

Software development lifecycle

Team coordination

Job description

Job Description

Are you an experienced software development leader ready to make a real difference?

We're looking for a strategic and technically strong Head of Application Development to lead our in-house development function and help shape the future of digital services at Platform Housing Group.

This is an exciting opportunity to oversee our dynamic team, driving the design and delivery of high-quality, scalable, and secure software solutions that meet the evolving needs of our business and customers. You'll provide strong technical leadership while optimising development processes, tools, and standards to ensure effective and efficient delivery.

Key Aspects Of The Role Include

• Coordinating, mentoring, and developing a high-performing software development team
• Overseeing the end-to-end software development lifecycle (SDLC)
• Ensure best practices in coding, DevOps, and agile methodologies are embedded into the team.
• Manage the development and integration of housing management systems, field service solutions, Dynamics CRM & F&O, and other key applications
• Collaborating with architecture, product, and business teams to align technology delivery with organisational strategy

Manage the revenue budgets for the Development function, including staffing and …