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Head of Software Development

  • Location: England
  • Salary: £80000 - £100000 per annum per year
  • Job Type:Permanent

Posted over 2 years ago

  • Sector: Tech & Software Development
  • Contact: Beth Thompson
  • Contact Email: BethThompson@betterplaced.com
  • Expiry Date: 20 November 2021
  • Job Ref: BT15_1634806177

Head of Software Development - £80,000 - £100,000

Equity options (2022)

Would suit a Head of Development with ambitions to become a CTO

I'm working with a fast growing global eCommerce brand that has scaled rapidly since being founded in 2016.

As part of this continued growth, they are now seeking a dynamic Head of Software Development with a track record of scaling high growth tech teams.

Ideally you'll have eCommerce experience and understand the development process, how to prioritise and deliver projects in line with the wider business roadmap.

This role comes with a great deal of autonomy and reports directly to the CEO. The CEO wants to empower the Head of Software Development to run this part of the business in full, making decisions on hiring, scaling and tech selection.

The Candidate

  • A track record of scaling tech teams
  • Ideally with experience of ecommerce
  • Keeps in touch with industry trends and comes to the board with ideas on how to improve current offerings
  • Commercially aware
  • Able to manage multiple projects simultaneously

Tech

  • Ideally you'll have experience with eCommerce platforms like Shopify or WooCommerce
  • Experience developing with a modern JavaScript stack (Node / React / Vue)
  • JavaScript (ES5/ES6)
  • Knowledge of serverless deployment
  • Experience with CI tools and/or DevOps methodologies
  • Scoping new functionality to be utilised within Shopify or WooCommerce
  • Knowledge of API Integrations
  • Deployment Version Control

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Tech Lead to step into a leadership role with a fast growing, global eCommerce brand with serious plans to scale over the next 5 years.

To find out more about this role, please apply with your CV for a confidential conversation.