Head of Software Development - Hybrid (Basingstoke) - £75k-£90k

Overview

Head 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 Opportunity

This 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.