Head of Development

Head of Development

Remote working

Circa £90,000 plus benefits

Are you ready to join one of Europe's fastest growing Tech companies?

This marketplace challenger business, already established and profitable, is seeking a Head of Development to help lead and scale its development function.

This is a key leadership role requiring efficient software development performance, scalability and resilience in a fast-paced environment.

This is your opportunity to make a big stamp on an exciting business with a bright future.

Key Responsibilities

People Leadership

- Team Management, Talent Development, Recruitment and Retention, Cross Functional Collaboration, Performance Management

Process Ownership and Delivery Discipline

- Agile Excellent, Process Optimisation, Resource management, Cost Optimisation, Risk management

Execution and Delivery

- Roadmap Execution, Quality assurance, Performance Metrics, Scalability and Security, Problem Solving

Requirements:

• 10 years in software development with at least 5 years in a leadership role managing engineering teams
• Strong background in building and scaling online marketplaces or similar platforms ideally using PHP technologies
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams through periods of change and growth
• Proven experience with agile methodologies and enforcing delivery discipline
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong technical foundation with knowledge of modern tech stacks and experience with scalable, high availability systems
• Experience in performance management and driving high standards across teams

Salary & Benefits:

• Up to £90,000 depending on experience
• 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays + birthday!
• Equity :)
• Flexible working and career development opportunities

Are you ready to take on this highly rewarding opportunity?

Hit apply and upload your CV. tomrayner@spectrumit.co.uk will be in touch.

Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.