Head of Development

US3 Consulting; Liverpool City Region; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

US3 Consulting is seeking a Head of Development & QA. This role is pivotal in leading software development and quality assurance efforts, ensuring high-quality delivery and adherence to best practices. Candidates should possess strong leadership skills and expertise in C# and Agile methodologies. The position offers a hybrid work model based in Manchester.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership experience in managing Development and QA teams.
• Proven experience with Agile and DevOps methodologies.
• Expertise in software development using C# and .NET.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage Development and QA teams.
• Establish software engineering standards and best practices.
• Drive automation and optimize release cycles.

Skills

Leadership

Software Development

Agile Methodologies

Test Automation

Cloud Development

Education

Degree in Computer Science

Degree in Software Engineering

Tools

C#

.NET

Azure

Job description

Location: Manchester (Hybrid – 2-3 days in the office, rest remote)

Status: Permanent

About the Role

The Head of Development & QA will lead software development and quality assurance efforts, ensuring robust application development, efficient deployment, and high-quality delivery. This role will oversee a team of developers and QA engineers, fostering innovation, technical excellence, and adherence to best practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage Development and QA teams, ensuring delivery of high-quality software solutions.
• Establish and enforce software engineering and quality assurance standards, methodologies, and best practices.
• Drive automation, continuous integration, and deployment to optimize release cycles.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to align development priorities with organizational goals.
• Manage team performance, professional development, and recruitment to build a high-performing development and QA function.
• Oversee technical design, ensuring scalability, security, and maintainability of applications.
• Manage budgets, resource planning, and vendor relationships for software development initiatives.

Skills & Experience

• Strong leadership experience in managing Development and QA teams.
• Expertise in software development using C# and .NET, including REST API design.
• Proven experience with Agile and DevOps methodologies.
• Strong background in test automation and quality assurance strategies.
• Experience in cloud-based development environments, preferably Azure.
• Ability to manage multiple projects while ensuring high development standards.

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
• Experience in large-scale enterprise software projects.
• Certifications in Agile, DevOps, or Project Management (Scrum Master, SAFe, or PMP).

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

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