Lead the team to ensure robust application development, efficient deployment and high quality delivery.
IN SHORT
The Head of Development & QA will lead both software development and quality assurance efforts, ensuring robust application creation, efficient deployment, and high-quality delivery. This role will oversee and mentor a team of developers and QA engineers, driving innovation, fostering technical excellence, and upholding best practices.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
* Lead and manage development and QA teams, ensuring delivery of high-quality software solutions.
* Establish and enforce software engineering and quality assurance standards, methodologies, and best practices.
* Drive automation, continuous integration, and deployment to optimize release cycles.
* Collaborate with business stakeholders to align development priorities with organizational goals.
* Manage team performance, professional development, and recruitment to build a high-performing development and QA function.
* Oversee technical design, ensuring scalability, security, and maintainability of applications.
* Manage budgets, resource planning, and vendor relationships for software development initiatives.
WHAT YOU WILL BRING
Skills & Experience
* Strong leadership experience in managing development and QA teams.
* Expertise in software development using C# and .NET, including REST API design.
* Proven experience with Agile and DevOps methodologies.
* Strong background in test automation and quality assurance strategies.
* Experience in cloud-based development environments, preferably Azure.
* Ability to manage multiple projects while ensuring high development standards.
Preferred Qualifications
* Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
* Experience in large-scale enterprise software projects.
* Certifications in Agile, DevOps, or Project Management (Scrum Master, SAFe, or PMP).
ABOUT US
Securing Energy for Europe – it’s a simple statement, with a bold ambition. SEFE is not just our name, but also encompasses everything that drives us. To accomplish this, we’re taking immediate action to secure gas supply – but also looking forward, to explore our role in the European energy transformation and how we can contribute to a stable and sustainable future.
SEFE, an international energy company, ensures the security of supply and drives the decarbonisation of its customers. SEFE’s activities span the energy value chain, from origination and trading to sales, transport, and storage. Through its decades-long expertise in trading and the development of its LNG business, SEFE has become one of the most important suppliers to industrial customers in Europe, with an annual sales volume of 200 TWh of gas and power. Its 50,000 customers range from small businesses to municipalities and multinational organisations. By investing in clean energies and especially in the hydrogen ecosystem, SEFE is contributing to the energy transition. The company employs around 2,000 people globally and is owned by the Federal Government of Germany.
Our international teams work across locations in Europe, Asia, and North America. We’re passionate about energy and the important role it can play in shaping a better future.
Securing energy – now and for the future.
OUR BENEFITS
We’re committed to creating an inclusive environment that embraces diversity and fosters the development of knowledge, skills, and experience. Whatever your role, you’ll find an open, welcoming atmosphere that empowers you, and recognises your contribution.
In return we offer a competitive starting salary supported by a comprehensive range of financial, lifestyle and wellness benefits with the flexibility to follow a hybrid working model.
* bonus earning potential
* non-contributory pension with 10% employer contribution
* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and volunteering days
* buy / sell holidays
* life assurance
* medical and dental insurance (family cover)
* range of optional flexible benefits
We are committed to supporting your career growth with opportunities to develop both your knowledge and experience through a blended approach to learning.
Join SEFE and help us secure energy supply across Europe and shape a better, more sustainable tomorrow.
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