Job Reference: FRS47598
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Description:
I am looking for a technical lead or head of software engineering to be accountablefor the successful delivery of software and IT support infrastructure. Managing a team of developers and IT specialists, the Head of Software Engineering will work closely with the CEO and peers in order to deliver software and IT services that meet customer needs. The successful candidate will be accountable for the creation and delivery of the strategic, software and technical vision and leadership and all aspects of the development and integration of software.
Your role as a Head of Software Engineering:
* Develop and deliver a strategic technological vision and direction for software development
* Lead and manage the Software Development process and teams to deliver software, infrastructure and architecture that meets the needs of customers
*Ensure delivery consistent with Agile processes across the teams
* Work effectively with Product Owners to ensure delivery against agreed priorities
* Implement mechanisms to monitor, manage and provide progress on all software development activities* Accountable for the on time and quality delivery of software development projects
* Responsible for the maintenance and development of internal and external IT support systems
* Create, implement and maintain a continuous improvement plan for software development
* Working closely with the Product Owners with the aim of meeting current and future user needs
* In conjunction with the CEO and other Managers, define and maintain the IT technology strategy and infrastructure plan
* Research the external environment, and where appropriate identify and recommend external partners for the delivery of best in class technologies
* Reviewing and applying said best practices to establish architecture and consistent with and supportive of the Product Strategy and Architectural Strategy
* Identifying and implementing technology trends that will be able to support the future success of the business
* Articulating to colleagues, the company's technological vision, opportunities, and challenges as agreedwith the CEO
* Collaborating with the appropriate functions and users to evaluate and identify technology platforms for delivering the company's products and internal services
* Understanding the use cases (and/or user stories) in order to oversee thedesign of the architecture for the products to be built
* Ensuring that technology standards and best practices are maintainedacross the organization
* To drive consistent standards and approaches throughout the development teams
* Responsible for his/her own work planning against objectives set in agreement with the CEO
Communication and information:
* Ensure effective internal communications both within the software development teams and across the organisation.
Financial:
*Accountable and responsible for effective financial management, planning and monitoring of the Software Development teams
* Provide monthly information to enable the creation of financial results and forecasts for the above teams
Staffing, Management and Resources:
* Ensure that the skills and experience of Software Development and IT teams are consistent with its technological and business needs for providing quality in present and future services
* Establish clear organisational structures and succession plans aligned with
responsibilities, accountabilities and personal development for all Development staff in line with any anticipated growth
* Provide support for all staff in keeping with the company Values.
Policies and Procedures:
* Comply with all relevant policies and procedures
* Complete all documents required by the company policies and procedures
Other:
* Undertake additional tasks and responsibilities as may be reasonably expected of the role and as necessary in order to achieve the objectives of the technology and corporate goals.
Requirements:
* 4+ years demonstrable and substantial experience in leading and managing teams of software developers
* Experience of successfully designing and developing sophisticated software products deployed in a variety of environments
* Hands-on experience of coding using morethan one recognised industry standard language
* Leading teams in working in an Agile environment
* Strong understanding ofthe Agile software development cycle
* Familiar with more than one software development methodology
* Familiar with cloud technologies (eg. Google, AWS, Azure) and software deployment to the cloud (CI/CD, scalability, containerisation, serverless)
*Excellent written and oral communication skills
* Outstanding interpersonal skills
* An understanding of databases and handling of large data sources
* Experience of using Atlassian JIRA, Confluence
If this sounds like you then please get in touchvia email
Industry: IT
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Vacancy Type: Permanent
Job Skills: Software Engineering, Technical Lead, Start up up, APP
Contact Name: Laura Murphy
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