Head of Application Development - Lead DevOps & SDLC

University of Wolverhampton; Remote; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A housing provider is seeking a Head of Application Development to lead their in-house development team. This role focuses on managing software development life cycles, mentoring staff, and ensuring best practices in coding and methodologies are followed. The candidate should have solid experience in software development and a passion for delivering quality digital solutions. The position allows for home-based work with travel to Worcester or Birmingham offices once or twice a month.

Benefits

Up to 28 days' annual leave

Family-friendly policies

Medicash membership

Health Cash Plan worth up to £1,700 per year

Pension scheme with up to 12% employer contribution

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing software development teams in a complex environment.
• Strong knowledge of modern development methodologies.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure services.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing software development team.
• Oversee the software development lifecycle.
• Manage the development and integration of housing management systems.

Skills

Software development team management

Agile methodologies

DevOps practices

Programming languages (.NET, Java, Python)

Application integrations and APIs

Microsoft Azure services

Excellent communication skills

Passion for delivering digital solutions

Job description

A housing provider is seeking a Head of Application Development to lead their in-house development team. This role focuses on managing software development life cycles, mentoring staff, and ensuring best practices in coding and methodologies are followed. The candidate should have solid experience in software development and a passion for delivering quality digital solutions. The position allows for home-based work with travel to Worcester or Birmingham offices once or twice a month.