Head of Architecture & IT Development (Hybrid)

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Luton

Hybrid

GBP 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

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Job summary

The University of Bedfordshire in Luton is seeking a talented Head of Architecture and IT Development to lead our technical development capability and drive the digital transformation.

Reporting to the CIO, you will oversee software development, solution architecture, and cloud integration while remaining hands-on with coding and design. You will mentor teams, champion modern DevOps practices, and partner with senior stakeholders to deliver ambitious technology solutions across campuses.

Qualifications

  • Experience leading development teams while remaining technically hands-on.
  • Strong design and problem-solving abilities with a focus on delivering robust software architecture.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

  • Lead, mentor, and develop a team of technical professionals, driving high standards and continuous improvement.
  • Shape solution architecture and modernise enterprise applications, integrations, and cloud services.
  • Remain hands-on with coding, technical design, code reviews, and complex problem-solving.
  • Champion modern development practices, including DevOps, automation, AI-assisted development, and secure coding.
  • Work closely with the CIO and senior stakeholders to deliver technology solutions supporting the University’s digital transformation.

Skills

Leadership
Communication
Problem-solving

Tools

.NET
Python
SQL
APIs
Microsoft Azure
DevOps

Job description

The University of Bedfordshire in Luton is seeking a talented Head of Architecture and IT Development to lead our technical development capability and drive the digital transformation.

Reporting to the CIO, you will oversee software development, solution architecture, and cloud integration while remaining hands-on with coding and design. You will mentor teams, champion modern DevOps practices, and partner with senior stakeholders to deliver ambitious technology solutions across campuses.

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