Head of Software

Description:

A leading software company based in the City of London is seeking a talented and passionate Head of Software to lead their high-performing engineering team. The team consists of skilled engineers, including Software, Machine Learning, and Domain experts, responsible for the innovation and development of cutting-edge products. This is a fantastic opportunity for a hands-on leader to join a dynamic environment and contribute significantly to the company's success.

The ideal candidate will be a strong advocate for best practices, a mentor to the team, and passionate about driving innovation and delivering high-quality software.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and mentor a high-performing engineering team, fostering a collaborative and high-achieving environment

• Oversee all aspects of the software development lifecycle, from planning and design to implementation and deployment

• Drive technical excellence within the team, ensuring adherence to best practices and high coding standards

• Collaborate with product management, stakeholders, and other departments to deliver exceptional software solutions

• Guide the team in adopting and implementing new technologies and methodologies

• Contribute to the technical roadmap and long-term strategic direction of the company

• Occasional international travel may be required

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Proven leadership experience managing high-performing engineering teams

• Strong hands-on experience as a Full Stack Developer with at least 4 years of experience

• Deep technical expertise in Java, Spring, Machine Learning, Cloud (Azure/AWS), and JavaScript (VueJS preferred). Experience with Python is highly desirable

• Ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills

• Passion for software development and a strong desire to contribute to the success of the team