Head of Development (.Net)

C4S Search Ltd; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading software provider is seeking a Head of Software Development to lead a team in Manchester. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of software development experience and 3+ years in a management role. Strong knowledge of .NET, agile methodologies, and effective leadership are essential. This position offers a hybrid working model and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Hybrid working model

Opportunity to work on high-impact healthcare technology

Ongoing professional development

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in software development with 3+ years managing technical teams.
• Strong leadership, mentoring, and recruitment experience required.
• Proficiency in web technologies and cloud platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a development team, ensuring balanced workloads.
• Provide high-level technical leadership and architecture decisions.
• Collaborate across teams for project delivery and alignment.

Skills

Leadership and mentoring

Expertise in .NET and C#

Experience with cloud platforms (Azure)

Agile and waterfall methodologies

Software development lifecycle knowledge

Job description

Overview

JOB TITLE: Head of Software Development (.Net)

LOCATION: Manchester, Greater Manchester (Hybrid)

SALARY: £85K per annum

The Business

C4S Search are working with a Software provider in the heart of Manchester. We are looking for a skilled leader to provide technical leadership and management of the development teams responsible for their software products, contributing to technical and product strategy while ensuring successful software delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a development team of 8, ensuring balanced workloads, knowledge sharing, and a positive culture while supporting career growth.
• Provide high-level technical leadership, including architecture decisions, code reviews, managing technical debt, and risk assessment.
• Collaborate across teams and senior management to ensure smooth operations, project delivery, and alignment with business priorities.
• Implement secure, compliant development practices alongside Quality, IT, and DevOps teams, driving continuous improvement and cyber security.
• Track team performance metrics, communicate progress, and provide strategic input to technical roadmaps and risk management.

Key Skills

• Minimum 5 years in software development, with 3+ years managing technical teams; strong leadership, mentoring, and recruitment experience.
• Expertise in web technologies (.NET, C#, Angular preferred) and cloud platforms (Azure preferred).
• Proficient in agile and waterfall methodologies including Scrum and Kanban.
• Deep understanding of software development lifecycle, release processes, and technical risk management.
• Solution-focused, diplomatic leader with excellent collaboration, communication, and decision-making skills.

Benefits

• Hybrid working model
• Opportunity to work on high-impact healthcare technology
• A collaborative and values-driven culture
• Ongoing professional development and leadership progression

How to Apply

If you're a hands-on technical leader with a passion for driving innovation and building great teams, we’d love to hear from you.

Submit your CV and cover letter to Charlotte Berry or reach out directly for a confidential discussion.