Head of Development

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an experienced Head of Development in London to manage development teams and drive technology solutions. The role requires strong leadership, technical expertise, and collaboration with stakeholders to enhance service delivery in Financial Services.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Manage and inspire development and test teams.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver solutions aligned with business strategy.
• Drive the adoption of new tools and processes.

Skills

Leadership

Problem Solving

Agile Methodology

Collaboration

Education

Degree in IT

Degree in Computer Science

Tools

Azure Full Stack

Power Platform

Job description

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About the Company

We are seeking an experienced Head of Development for a Financial Services client based in London to lead their geographically dispersed development 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.

About the Role

Key Responsibilities:

1. Team Leadership: Manage and inspire the development and test teams, fostering a culture of diversity, inclusion, and alignment with organisational values.
2. People Management: Set objectives, provide mentoring, and support career development for team members.
3. Partner Management: Oversee strategic partnerships with outsourced resource augmentation vendors to drive innovation and cost efficiency.
4. Portfolio Delivery: Collaborate with stakeholders to plan and deliver solutions aligned with business strategy, ensuring effective prioritisation and interdependency management.
5. Development Practices: Select and implement best-practice delivery approaches (Agile or Waterfall) while ensuring compliance with IT policies.
6. Solution Design: Guide the specification and design of applications, leveraging external expertise where needed.
7. 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.
• An experienced problem solver with a curious mind to work with the business to add value.
• Expertise in cloud-native environments and Agile/DevOps practices.
• Demonstrated ability to evolve team culture in line with organisational transformation.
• Agile methodology certifications.
• Degree in IT, computer science, or a related field.
• Background of working for Fintech, Asset Management, or Financial Services clients.

Pay range and compensation package

If you are interested, please apply to fiona@mccabebarton.

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