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; strong leadership, mentoring, and recruitment experience.
• Expertise in web technologies (.NET, C#, Angular preferred) and cloud platforms (Azure preferred).
• Proficient in agile and waterfall methodologies including Scrum and Kanban.
• Deep understanding of software development lifecycle, release processes, and technical risk management.
• Solution-focused, diplomatic leader with excellent collaboration, communication, and decision-making skills.

Benefits:

• Hybrid working model
• Opportunity to work on high-impact healthcare technology
• A collaborative and values-driven culture
• Ongoing professional development and leadership progression

How to Apply:

If you're a hands-on technical leader with a passion for driving innovation and building great teams, we'd love to hear from you.

Submit your CV and cover letter to Charlotte Berry or reach out directly for a confidential discussion.