Head of Software Development

The company

Our client is a leading public sector service provider who require a Head of Software Development on an initial 9-month contract, with a view to extend. You will be responsible for managing a team of 25 UK-based developers, and expert knowledge within development, design and testing environments is a requirement.

The role

A Head of Software Development is now required to join the company on an initial 9-month contract with a view to extend.

You will take responsibility for:

Reporting to the CTO, you will act as a support in their role and contributing to the overall leadership, management and delivery of the team
Providing clear leadership and direction to all aspects of Software Development, Testing and Architecture as required
Plan, direct and coordinate all activities related to writing software programmes
Act as the Subject Matter expert on all Software Development and testing
Ensure policies and procedures for Software Development and Testing are in place
Oversee code reviews of produced software to ensure code quality
Keeping Delivery & Schemes software development activity under review so that it is aligned with its strategy
Improving both the efficiency and the effectiveness of the software development function
Putting in place robust software development and testing environment and practices
Ensure that the recommendations from the independent review of the testing function and capability are fully reviewed and acted upon
Own the Programme of Work, ensuring priorities in the team are set, resources are assigned and releases are managed efficiently
Coach and mentor developers
Define, plan, budget and manage milestones for the delivery of software releases
Ensure that the Software Development function contributes to goals set for systems quality and maintainability

What you need

It is ESSENTIAL for the successful candidate to have the following:

Strong .Net/Microsoft background
Experience of managing large teams

Other DESIRABLE skills include:

Head of Development / senior leadership Experience

What is on offer

On offer is an incredible opportunity for an experienced Head of Software Development to contribute to a hugely meaningful project within the public sector. Also, there is a scope for an extension to the initial 9-month contract as well as favourable remuneration and flexibility on offer for the right candidate. As well as that, the position offers a very competitive rate of £800 daily.

How to apply?

For more information on this role please contact us at our Birmingham office on (phone number removed) or email me at Harley.Khan@pontemrecruitment. Alternatively, please use the link in this ad to apply now.

We will aim to respond back to all successful applications within 5 days. If you do not hear back from us within 5 days, your application has been unsuccessful, however we will keep your CV and details on file to consider you for more relevant opportunities in the future.

Pontem Recruitment is a leading specialist recruitment agency who aim to bridge the skills gap between candidates and employers within the Technology sector.

Pontem Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy