Head of Development

McCabe & Barton; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services client in London is seeking an experienced Head of Development to lead their dispersed teams. The role involves utilizing Agile and DevOps methodologies while collaborating with stakeholders to deliver impactful technology solutions. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background and exceptional leadership skills, fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Proven career progression from developer to development management.
• Experience leading geographically dispersed teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage and inspire development and test teams.
• Oversee strategic partnerships with vendors.
• Drive adoption of new tools and processes.

Skills

Leadership

Agile

DevOps

Collaboration

Education

Degree in IT

Degree in computer science

Tools

Azure Full Stack

Power Platform

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Head of Development for a financial services client based in London to lead their geographically dispersed development and test teams. Utilising Agile and DevOps methodologies, this role requires a strong technical background, exceptional leadership skills, and a passion for collaborating with business stakeholders to deliver impactful technology solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Team Leadership:Manage and inspire the development and test teams, fostering a culture of diversity, inclusion, and alignment with organisational values.
• People Management:Set objectives, provide mentoring, and support career development for team members.
• Partner Management:Oversee strategic partnerships with outsourced resource augmentation vendors to drive innovation and cost efficiency.
• Portfolio Delivery:Collaborate with stakeholders to plan and deliver solutions aligned with business strategy, ensuring effective prioritisation and interdependency management.
• Development Practices:Select and implement best-practice delivery approaches (Agile or Waterfall) while ensuring compliance with IT policies.
• Solution Design:Guide the specification and design of applications, leveraging external expertise where needed.
• Continuous Improvement:Drive the adoption of new tools, methods, and processes to enhance team efficiency and effectiveness.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Proven career progression from developer to development management.
• Deep knowledge of application architectures and the Azure Full Stack (including Power Platform).
• Experience leading geographically dispersed teams, including permanent, contract, and outsourced staff.
• Strong track record of building partnerships with business stakeholders to solve problems through technology.
• Expertise in cloud-native environments and Agile/DevOps practices.
• Demonstrated ability to evolve team culture in line with organisational transformation.

Desirable:

• Microsoft Development and/or Azure certification.
• Agile methodology certifications.
• Degree in IT, computer science, or a related field.
• Background in Private Markets, Asset Management, or Financial Services.

If you are interested, please send your cv in the first instance.