Head of Engineering & Platform Growth

Quotevine Limited; Bedford; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fintech company in Bedford seeks a Development Team Lead to manage and inspire a development team while driving technical excellence. This hybrid role incorporates hands-on leadership, project management, and strategic growth to enhance the SaaS platform. Candidates should possess strong software development experience, technical leadership skills, and a passion for mentoring. The position offers excellent salary and comprehensive development opportunities including a £1,000 training budget, hybrid working, and a collaborative culture.

Benefits

Pension with NEST

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Technology package including MacBook and AirPods Pro

£1,000 annual training budget

Quarterly company socials

Volunteering opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-7 years of software development experience with demonstrated progression.
• Experience in managing and developing software teams.
• Proficient with agile development methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop the development team with regular one-on-ones.
• Lead architectural decisions ensuring alignment with the CEO.
• Oversee deployment processes for reliable releases.

Skills

Inspiring and developing talent

Mentoring

Software development

Agile methodologies

System architecture

Collaboration

Technical decision-making

Communication

Education

Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field

Tools

Cloud infrastructure management

Multiple programming languages

Job description

A leading fintech company in Bedford seeks a Development Team Lead to manage and inspire a development team while driving technical excellence. This hybrid role incorporates hands-on leadership, project management, and strategic growth to enhance the SaaS platform. Candidates should possess strong software development experience, technical leadership skills, and a passion for mentoring. The position offers excellent salary and comprehensive development opportunities including a £1,000 training budget, hybrid working, and a collaborative culture.