Hybrid Development Lead | Tech Strategy & Team Architect

Smile Digital; Minsterley; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing digital firm in Minsterley seeks a Head of Development to lead their development team while actively contributing to coding and architecture. This role blends hands-on development and strong leadership, requiring experience in PHP and WordPress. Ideal candidates will have over 7 years in web development and a passion for mentoring. The position offers a hybrid working model and aims to promote sustainable practices within the industry.

Qualifications

• 7+ years' experience in web/software development, including coding, architecture, and solution design.
• Strong leadership experience with a passion for developing and mentoring others.
• Deep technical expertise across PHP, WordPress and CMS platforms.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and comfortable with complex technical challenges.

Responsibilities

• Act as a senior technical authority, delivering high-quality code across projects.
• Lead, mentor, and grow the Development team, fostering a collaborative culture.
• Manage the Development P&L, software stack, and resource planning.
• Ensure projects are delivered to scope, on time, and to a high standard.

Skills

PHP

WordPress

Leadership

Problem solving

Job description

A growing digital firm in Minsterley seeks a Head of Development to lead their development team while actively contributing to coding and architecture. This role blends hands-on development and strong leadership, requiring experience in PHP and WordPress. Ideal candidates will have over 7 years in web development and a passion for mentoring. The position offers a hybrid working model and aims to promote sustainable practices within the industry.