An experienced Head of Development is required to lead a team of technical specialists and contribute to delivering complex web applications using PHP, Laravel, Symfony, React, and Next.JS.
Harrogate, flexible, hybrid working 2-3 days a week on-site.
Up to £60,000pa + 26 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays + Share Options
WRK digital is partnering with a leading web product agency to find a hands-on Head of Development to join the team and add value through delivering projects and being their technical lead. The company is ambitious and following a period of growth, we are looking for a skilled Head of Development to join the team alongside strategists, creatives, and technical specialists who combine cutting-edge user experience design and technical excellence. The job • Work alongside the existing leadership team to shape the company's tech stack & team • Develop high-quality, well-tested, scalable code with a focus on re-use • Responsible for building projects and architecture design • Create appropriate technical specification documentation • Oversee the management of our cloud hosting services • Support new business opportunities as required • Working closely with Project Management, UX, and Design teams to ensure our projects are scoped and planned correctly • Work with a skilled technical team of 4 developers • PHP using Laravel and Symfony with React and Next.JS for the front-end • Cloud hosting services • Docker and Kubernetes • CI/CD Future opportunities: • Be part of the senior management team to shape the future direction of the agency • Hiring & interviewing for new permanent team members as the agency grows • Conducting performance reviews of the development team Salary & Package: • Up to £60,000 per annum • Generous holiday allowance (26 days) plus receive an extra day of holiday for each year of service (up to a maximum of 7 additional days) • Potential for share options in the company to share in its success • The latest tech, making sure you've got the equipment to support your role In addition to a competitive salary the team offer the following benefits to all employees: • Personalised career development plan created around your career goals & ambitions with regular 1:1 reviews and sit downs • R&D days once a month to learn new skills & try out new tech • Flexible remote / office working • Mental wellbeing - the team have partnered with MIND to ensure our staff are supported • Inclusive policies including improved maternity benefits and tailored support for individuals experiencing menopause. The team enjoy paid for monthly team lunches out, monthly team breakfasts, as well as regular social events such as Summer/Christmas away days. For those in the office there is a Friday social with soft drinks, beers, or cocktails on a Friday.