OverviewHead of Software Development – Hybrid (Basingstoke) – £75k–£90k

Are you a hands-on technical leader ready to shape the future of engineering in a scaling tech business? We’re looking for a Head of Software Development to lead high-performing teams across Development, QA, DevOps, and Support—driving quality, delivery, and innovation.

Responsibilities

Mentor developers and lead technical reviews to ensure code quality and consistency.

Own and evolve technical architecture and engineering operating models.

Drive on-time delivery aligned with quarterly release cycles.

Collaborate with Product, Delivery, and Sales to align tech execution with business goals.

Champion engineering standards, security posture, and audit readiness.

Support career development, succession planning, and team growth.

Qualifications

Deep technical expertise in .NET Core, C#, Angular/React/Vue, MongoDB, SQL Server, SSIS/SSRS, and enterprise tools like Kendo UI.

Ability to guide architecture decisions, review code, and ensure robust CI/CD pipelines using tools like GitLab, Jenkins, Azure DevOps.

Experience in security-sensitive environments or delivering to regulated financial institutions is a plus.

Location and OpportunityThis is a hybrid role based in Basingstoke, offering the opportunity to influence engineering culture, mentor senior developers, and evolve into a more senior leadership position.

If you’re passionate about clean code, scalable systems, and building high-trust teams—this is your next big move.

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