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