Head of Application Development & Digital Solutions

Platform Housing Group; Remote; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A housing organization is seeking a Head of Application Development to lead the in-house development team. The role involves providing technical leadership, optimizing development processes, and managing software development lifecycle practices. Candidates should have experience in managing teams, knowledge of Agile methodologies, and expertise in modern languages like .NET and Java. This is a home-based position with some travel required, offering generous benefits including annual leave and wellness plans.

Benefits

Up to 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Medicash membership and health cash plan

Pension scheme with up to 12% employer contribution

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing software development teams in a complex, dynamic environment.
• Strong knowledge of modern development methodologies (Agile, DevOps, CI/CD).
• Expertise in modern programming languages (e.g., .NET, Java, Python).
• Experience in the social housing or public sector.

Responsibilities

• Provide strong technical leadership and optimize development processes.
• Coordinate, mentor, and develop a high-performing software development team.
• Oversee the software development lifecycle and ensure best practices.
• Manage the development and integration of housing management systems.

Skills

Managing software development teams

Knowledge of Agile methodologies

Expertise in .NET, Java, Python

Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure

Passion for high-quality digital solutions

Job description

A housing organization is seeking a Head of Application Development to lead the in-house development team. The role involves providing technical leadership, optimizing development processes, and managing software development lifecycle practices. Candidates should have experience in managing teams, knowledge of Agile methodologies, and expertise in modern languages like .NET and Java. This is a home-based position with some travel required, offering generous benefits including annual leave and wellness plans.