Head of Software Development
<p><b>Salary: £85,000 - 85,000 per year</b></p>
<b>Requirements:</b>
<ul><li>Proven leadership with experience leading a multidisciplinary technology function encompassing software development.</li><li>Extensive experience successfully driving large-scale architectural transformation and modernization projects (e.g., monolithic to microservices, legacy stack replacement).</li><li>Expertise in cloud-native, scalable system design.</li><li>Deep understanding of modern web and mobile architecture, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and serverless patterns.</li><li>Familiarity with PHP, React, and Native mobile technologies, with a willingness to assess and drive forward change in technology stack.</li></ul>
<b>Responsibilities:</b>
<ul><li>Act as a key partner to the Technology Director and the Head of Delivery.</li><li>Oversee all software engineering disciplines, ensuring technical solutions are scalable, cloud-native, robust, and secure by design.</li><li>Lead a multi-disciplinary engineering team, which includes Frontend, Backend, Mobile, Hardware, DevOps, and QA.</li><li>Foster a culture of technical rigour that integrates software agility with the continued evolution of the core technology.</li></ul>
<b>Technologies:</b>
<ul><li>Backend</li><li>Cloud</li><li>DevOps</li><li>Docker</li><li>Frontend</li><li>Hardware</li><li>Support</li><li>Kubernetes</li><li>Mobile</li><li>PHP</li><li>React</li><li>Serverless</li><li>Web</li><li>microservices</li></ul>
<p><b>More:</b></p>
<p>We are a scaling, recently invested technology company seeking an experienced Software Development Manager / Head of Software Engineering. With sustained, 20% year-on-year growth, we provide an excellent opportunity to make your mark as a key senior figure in an ambitious, forward-thinking company. Our location spans Southwest England, with opportunities in Bristol, Bath, Exeter, Cardiff, and Plymouth. We offer a competitive salary between £85K - £90K, inclusive of bonus and benefits. We support a blended work environment, prioritizing office time at the beginning of your tenure with flexible arrangements as you and your team grow comfortable.</p>
<p>last updated 8 week of 2026</p>
<b>Requirements:</b>
<ul><li>Proven leadership with experience leading a multidisciplinary technology function encompassing software development.</li><li>Extensive experience successfully driving large-scale architectural transformation and modernization projects (e.g., monolithic to microservices, legacy stack replacement).</li><li>Expertise in cloud-native, scalable system design.</li><li>Deep understanding of modern web and mobile architecture, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and serverless patterns.</li><li>Familiarity with PHP, React, and Native mobile technologies, with a willingness to assess and drive forward change in technology stack.</li></ul>
<b>Responsibilities:</b>
<ul><li>Act as a key partner to the Technology Director and the Head of Delivery.</li><li>Oversee all software engineering disciplines, ensuring technical solutions are scalable, cloud-native, robust, and secure by design.</li><li>Lead a multi-disciplinary engineering team, which includes Frontend, Backend, Mobile, Hardware, DevOps, and QA.</li><li>Foster a culture of technical rigour that integrates software agility with the continued evolution of the core technology.</li></ul>
<b>Technologies:</b>
<ul><li>Backend</li><li>Cloud</li><li>DevOps</li><li>Docker</li><li>Frontend</li><li>Hardware</li><li>Support</li><li>Kubernetes</li><li>Mobile</li><li>PHP</li><li>React</li><li>Serverless</li><li>Web</li><li>microservices</li></ul>
<p><b>More:</b></p>
<p>We are a scaling, recently invested technology company seeking an experienced Software Development Manager / Head of Software Engineering. With sustained, 20% year-on-year growth, we provide an excellent opportunity to make your mark as a key senior figure in an ambitious, forward-thinking company. Our location spans Southwest England, with opportunities in Bristol, Bath, Exeter, Cardiff, and Plymouth. We offer a competitive salary between £85K - £90K, inclusive of bonus and benefits. We support a blended work environment, prioritizing office time at the beginning of your tenure with flexible arrangements as you and your team grow comfortable.</p>
<p>last updated 8 week of 2026</p>