Head of Application Development — Lead Scalable Software

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

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.