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Head of software Development

Head of software Development

Hybrid

Bracknell, United kingdom

Full Time

13-03-2026

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Skills

Leadership JavaScript PHP Jira MySQL GitHub CI/CD Scrum Architecture laravel react tailwind AWS Software Development Agile Nextjs Microservices

Job Specifications

Head of Software Development

Hands-on | 3 days on site

Our client is looking for an experienced Head of Software Development to work closely with the CTO and lead the engineering function. This is a genuinely hands-on leadership role — you’ll be coding alongside the team, reviewing code, shaping architecture, and setting the standard for technical excellence.

You’ll lead a team of developers, collaborate with third-party infrastructure and cyber-security partners, and help drive a security-first engineering culture across everything built. It’s a brilliant opportunity to grow into broader technology leadership while staying close to delivery.

What you’ll do

Lead, mentor and develop a high-performing engineering team
Actively contribute to production code and conduct high-quality code reviews
Own solutions architecture across our web platform and integrations
Champion secure, compliant engineering (FCA, GDPR, PCI DSS)
Drive modern development practices (CI/CD, testing, Agile/Scrum)
Partner with the CTO on technology strategy and roadmap delivery

Tech stack

PHP / Laravel, MySQL, Tailwind, Livewire, JavaScript, React / NextJS, AWS, GitHub, microservices, Jira (Scrum).

What we’re looking for

Strong, current hands-on development experience
Proven leadership of small–medium engineering teams
Deep understanding of AWS, modern web architecture and application security
Experience building secure, scalable web platforms
Pragmatic, delivery-focused mindset with high engineering standards

About the Company

Specialising in both Accountancy & Finance and Technology Recruitment. Each of our specialist business teams are staffed by recruitment experts who have deep knowledge and vast experience within their sector. Unlike other recruiters, our focused approach ensures we're already connected to the industry's top talent and help organisations of all sizes to quickly find the skills they need. We believe effective recruitment is not just about finding great talent, it's also about making sure the people we recruit are the right f... Know more