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The Opportunity

Are you ready for a step up that will make a real difference, drive transformation and realise the ambition of our technical vision?

This is an extraordinary growth opportunity – take our platform and infrastructure vision to the next level with your ambition, innovation and technical insight.

Join our Senior Leadership Team as Head of Technology and drive the technical strategy behind our web platforms and mobile applications—our contractor-first solution serving contractors and workforce management businesses across the UK.

As one of four key leaders reporting to the Divisional CEO, you\'ll manage a team of 7-8 technical professionals and have direct influence on technical architecture, platform development, and engineering excellence for all our software products.

Indigo Group provide outsourced payroll, contractor engagement and compliance solutions within the construction industry.

We\'re the technology division of Indigo Group, leveraging deep sector expertise to build software solutions that solve real user and business problems.

Our mission is to build apps and tools that quietly help hardworking people and businesses handle money tasks and paperwork with less effort and stress.

What You'll Own

• Strategic Technical Leadership
  • Bolst Platform Architecture: Design and deliver cloud-native, API-first architecture for both contractor mobile app and client web platform (primary focus)
  • Platform Transition Management: Maintain optimal performance of existing systems while executing phased migration strategy to Bolst
  • Client Platform Development: Build web platform delivering contractor analytics and compliance visibility for clients
  • Team Leadership & Development: Build and manage a high-performing development team managing both growth and operational technical needs
  • AI-Accelerated Development: Leverage AI tools and automation to accelerate development cycles, improve code quality, and maximise productivity
  • Technical Strategy: Ensure all applications and platforms support current business needs and future growth requirements

• What You'll Bring
  • Technical Leadership: 3+ years leading technical teams with proven track record of delivery
  • Multi-Platform Experience: Experience managing both new development and legacy system operations
  • Azure/Cloud Expertise: Hands-on experience with Azure, microservices, and auto-scaling infrastructure
  • Platform Development: Experience building and delivering mobile-first applications and API architecture
  • DevOps & Automation: Strong background in CI/CD, automated testing, and deployment pipelines
  • Migration Expertise: Experience managing complex system transitions while maintaining service continuity
  • API Strategy: Experience designing and implementing robust API architectures
  • Performance Optimisation: Track record optimising applications for scale and user experience

• Highly Valued
  • Experience within Financial Services Tech: Fintech, payments, or financial software technical background

• Key Skills
  • Software Architecture: Expertise in designing scalable, maintainable system architectures
  • Strategic Thinking: Ability to connect technical decisions to business outcomes
  • Stakeholder Management: Excellent communication and collaboration skills across technical and non-technical teams
  • Data-Driven Approach: Proficiency with performance monitoring and analytics tools

• Leadership Qualities
  • Strategic vision with hands-on execution ability
  • Strong decision-making in fast-paced environments
  • Budget management and resource allocation experience
  • Natural collaborator across functions
  • Senior Role: One of four functional heads in focused leadership structure
  • Direct Impact: Report to Divisional CEO with strategic influence
  • Growth Potential: Clear path for career advancement as company scales
  • Industry Position: Help define the future of technology in the workforce management sector

• Our Values
  • In Indigo Platform we have a SOLVE culture. We keep it Simple, Open, Lead, Value, and Energy.
  • Work Environment: Hybrid Flexibility with 2-3 days in Cardiff office per week; Collaborative Culture; Innovation Focus; Modern Technology.

What we Offer

• Competitive package with performance bonus opportunities
• Pension – 3% employer contribution
• Holiday – 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays), rising to 30 days based on service length
• Holiday Trading – Purchase additional annual leave days
• Health Cash Plan – Optical, dental and other health cashback options
• Discounts & Rewards – Enjoy savings on shopping, travel, and more
• Bike Scheme – Get a new bike and accessories through salary sacrifice
• EV Car Scheme – Get a new electric vehicle through salary sacrifice
• Financial Wellbeing – Information on financial planning and wellbeing
• Training & Development – structured personal development programme
• Let\'s get started. Apply now to join our transformation journey!

Target Start: ASAP

Application Review: Rolling basis - early applications prioritised

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know, and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Please note - you must have the right to work in the UK.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered. We believe that a range of voices brings value to our organisation, and we actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives. We welcome applications from all individuals regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation, in line with our dedication to a fair recruitment process. Our commitment to diversity is underpinned by our adherence to the Equality Act 2010, and we take active steps to ensure our workplace is free from discrimination and bias.

Employment type: Full-time | Seniority level: Director | Job function: Information Technology | Industries: Construction