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Head of Development

Posted on May 23, 2025 by McCabe & Barton
London, United Kingdom
IT
Immediate Start
£150k - £150k Annual
Full-Time

We are seeking an experienced Head of Development for a financial services client based in London to lead their geographically dispersed development and test teams. Utilising Agile and DevOps methodologies, this role requires a strong technical background, exceptional leadership skills, and a passion for collaborating with business stakeholders to deliver impactful technology solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Team Leadership: Manage and inspire the development and test teams, fostering a culture of diversity, inclusion, and alignment with organisational values.
  • People Management: Set objectives, provide mentoring, and support career development for team members.
  • Partner Management: Oversee strategic partnerships with outsourced resource augmentation vendors to drive innovation and cost efficiency.
  • Portfolio Delivery: Collaborate with stakeholders to plan and deliver solutions aligned with business strategy, ensuring effective prioritisation and interdependency management.
  • Development Practices: Select and implement best-practice delivery approaches (Agile or Waterfall) while ensuring compliance with IT policies.
  • Solution Design: Guide the specification and design of applications, leveraging external expertise where needed.
  • Continuous Improvement: Drive the adoption of new tools, methods, and processes to enhance team efficiency and effectiveness.

Qualifications & Experience:

  • Proven career progression from developer to development management.
  • Deep knowledge of application architectures and the Azure Full Stack (including Power Platform).
  • Experience leading geographically dispersed teams, including permanent, contract, and outsourced staff.
  • Strong track record of building partnerships with business stakeholders to solve problems through technology.
  • Expertise in cloud-native environments and Agile/DevOps practices.
  • Demonstrated ability to evolve team culture in line with organisational transformation.

Desirable:

  • Microsoft Development and/or Azure certification.
  • Agile methodology certifications.
  • Degree in IT, computer science, or a related field.
  • Background in Private Markets, Asset Management, or Financial Services.

If you are interested, please apply in the first instance.


Reference: 2952088963

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Head of Development

Posted on May 23, 2025 by McCabe & Barton

London, United Kingdom
IT
Immediate Start
£150k - £150k Annual
Full-Time

We are seeking an experienced Head of Development for a financial services client based in London to lead their geographically dispersed development and test teams. Utilising Agile and DevOps methodologies, this role requires a strong technical background, exceptional leadership skills, and a passion for collaborating with business stakeholders to deliver impactful technology solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Team Leadership: Manage and inspire the development and test teams, fostering a culture of diversity, inclusion, and alignment with organisational values.
  • People Management: Set objectives, provide mentoring, and support career development for team members.
  • Partner Management: Oversee strategic partnerships with outsourced resource augmentation vendors to drive innovation and cost efficiency.
  • Portfolio Delivery: Collaborate with stakeholders to plan and deliver solutions aligned with business strategy, ensuring effective prioritisation and interdependency management.
  • Development Practices: Select and implement best-practice delivery approaches (Agile or Waterfall) while ensuring compliance with IT policies.
  • Solution Design: Guide the specification and design of applications, leveraging external expertise where needed.
  • Continuous Improvement: Drive the adoption of new tools, methods, and processes to enhance team efficiency and effectiveness.

Qualifications & Experience:

  • Proven career progression from developer to development management.
  • Deep knowledge of application architectures and the Azure Full Stack (including Power Platform).
  • Experience leading geographically dispersed teams, including permanent, contract, and outsourced staff.
  • Strong track record of building partnerships with business stakeholders to solve problems through technology.
  • Expertise in cloud-native environments and Agile/DevOps practices.
  • Demonstrated ability to evolve team culture in line with organisational transformation.

Desirable:

  • Microsoft Development and/or Azure certification.
  • Agile methodology certifications.
  • Degree in IT, computer science, or a related field.
  • Background in Private Markets, Asset Management, or Financial Services.

If you are interested, please apply in the first instance.

Reference: 2952088963

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