Head of Development

Richemont; Ware; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading luxury goods company in the UK is seeking a tech-savvy leader to define and drive their technology landscape. You will champion best practices in software engineering and lead high-performing teams. The ideal candidate has substantial experience in technical leadership, modern engineering practices, and a passion for innovation. Join a workplace where tech drives business success and where your leadership will help shape the future of their digital landscape.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior technical leadership role.
• Strong experience in technical design and delivery methodologies.
• Hands-on experience in modern engineering practices.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive the technology landscape and platform architecture.
• Champion best practices in software engineering including code quality.
• Lead the continuous improvement of development processes.

Skills

Leadership

Technical design

Software engineering best practices

Problem-solving

Communication

Strategic thinking

Tools

ASP.NET

C#

JavaScript frameworks (Angular, Vue)

SQL

AWS

Job description

Overview

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We are on the hunt for a tech-savvy trailblazer who's not just fluent in code, but fluent in people. Someone who can lead with heart, think strategically, and isn't afraid to challenge the status quo.

Your mission? Build killer teams, ship smart solutions, and help us launch a platform that turns heads. If you love solving puzzles, rallying talent, and making tech magic happen-this is your playground.

We're building a future where tech doesn't just support the business-it drives with it on the journey. Our dream teammate is part architect, part coach, part shaman. You\'ll help shape a development and business culture that's agile, bold, and always levelling up. Together, we'll create digital experiences that wow our customers and make our competitors wish they worked here.

How will you make an impact?

• Define and drive the technology landscape and platform architecture to ensure they align with the wider business longer term OKRs.
• Champion best practices in software engineering, including code quality, testing, and documentation.
• Lead the continuous improvement of development processes and methodologies.
• Work closely with Head of Product and Head of Data to ensure alignment between development output and business requirements.
• Drive the evolution and innovation of cutting-edge technologies to share future ready solutions to maintain a competitive edge.
• Build high performing and cross functional development teams. Empowering them with the inspiration to build what\'s next.

How will you experience success with us

• Proven experience in a senior technical leadership role, ideally as Head of Development or similar with strong experience of technical design and delivery methodologies and best practices.
• Strong background in modern engineering practise with hands-on experience in technologies such as ASP.NET, MVC, C#, JavaScript frameworks (Angular, Vue), SQL, and AWS.
• Deep understanding of software architecture, design patterns, and development methodologies.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills. Passionate about building and developing high performing technical teams and drive a culture of innovation.
• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving capabilities.
• You are curious at exploring new technology tools and practices that enable businesses to accelerate and advance technology evolution.
• Hands on innovator and entrepreneurial drive who thrives on driving innovation, spearheading development enhancement and inspiring and empowering team with the inspiration to build what\'s next.

Your journey with us

Our aim is to provide you a transparent interview process from the moment you apply for the role. It\'s important for us that you get to know us to ensure the role aligns to your future career objectives.

We provide all candidates with open-door access to key people across the business so they can discuss opportunities, get a feel for our culture, and better understand how they can make an impact and be part of Watchfinder\'s exciting trajectory.

Interview Process

• Intro Call with Talent Team: An introductory call with our in-house talent team to learn more about your skills and experience in more detail.
• 1st Stage: Interview with our Chief Information Officer to learn more about your skills, experience, and motivation for the role at Watchfinder. If successful after this stage, you will be sent a brief to prepare for the next stage.
• 2nd Stage: Present the brief that you were provided before your interview to our CIO, CPO, Head of Product and HR Business Partner for Technology.
• Final Stage: Meet with CEO and Global HR Director

Why work for Watchfinder?

Firstly, what makes Watchfinder a great place to work is the people! Whether that be within your immediate team or across other areas of the business, there really is a friendly and open atmosphere across the whole organisation. To learn more about life at Watchfinder, apply now!