Head of Software Development

JOB TITLE:

Head of Software Development (.Net)

LOCATION:

Manchester, Greater Manchester (Hybrid)

SALARY:

£85K per annum

THE BUSINESS:

C4S Search are working with a Software provider in the heart of Manchester. We are looking for a skilled leader to provide technical leadership and management of the development teams responsible for their software products, contributing to technical and product strategy while ensuring successful software delivery.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead and manage a development team of 8, ensuring balanced workloads, knowledge sharing, and a positive culture while supporting career growth.
• Provide high-level technical leadership, including architecture decisions, code reviews, managing technical debt, and risk assessment.
• Collaborate across teams and senior management to ensure smooth operations, project delivery, and alignment with business priorities.
• Implement secure, compliant development practices alongside Quality, IT, and Dev Ops teams, driving continuous improvement and cyber security.
• Track team performance metrics, communicate progress, and provide strategic input to technical roadmaps and risk management.

KEY SKILLS:

• Minimum 5 years in software development, with 3+ years managing technical teams; stron...