Job Description
Are you excited by the prospect of leading an incredibly talented cross functional software development team, on projects that are varied, technically challenging and engaging? If so, Provn, on behalf of our Consultancy client who are looking for a Head of Software to join their team in Glasgow.
In this critical role, you’ll be leading a diverse team of Engineers, driving performance, quality and strategic direction across the function. If you’re passionate about people, technology and delivering, we want to hear from you!
The Role:
* Lead and Inspire: As the head of a diverse team, you’ll cultivate a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, innovation and to motivate your team to deliver the very best software.
* Code Quality Advocate: You’ll champion best practice and recognise that code quality drives robust and scalable software solutions, advocating this across your team.
* Drive Delivery Excellence: You’ll deliver software at scale with pace and a high velocity. You’ll thrive and be energised by meeting delivery deadlines and you’ll inspire others with your enthusiasm.
* Architectural Influence: You’ll work closely with your Architects to shape the software solutions and you’ll be able to check and challenge, positively to ensure projects remain on the right track.
* Stakeholder Influence: Working across the business, you’ll be engaging with a variety of stakeholders to deliver excellent solutions, as well as working directly with end clients.
* Strategic View: You’ll take a longer-term view, making strategic choices to future proof the development function whilst exploring new and exciting innovations.
What You’ll Need:
* Team Leadership : You’ll be an experienced Leader with experience managing and mentoring cross-functional software development teams of 15+.
* Technical Acumen: Whilst you won’t be “hands on”, you’ll be technically proficient across a variety of technologies, working with your tech team to drive quality and ensure solutions are built well and to specification, as well as commanding respect through your technical insights.
* People Skills: You’ll be people-orientated with a passion for supporting progression. You’ll also have an innate ability to mentor others, building out development plans as well as having an eye on what’s best for those in your team.
* Innovation Mindset: You thrive on pushing boundaries, always seeking emerging trends and technologies for a competitive edge.
* Strategic Vision: Your strategic thinking aligns development with overarching business goals, demonstrating your commitment to long-term success.
Why Apply?
* Diverse Role: The role will be multifaceted, working across people leadership, technical delivery, client engagement as well as providing strategic direction
* Talented Team: Your team are talented Engineers from a diverse background and strive to build great software solutions.
* Rewarding Environment: The role will be rewording for those really enthused by people and helping people flourish, as well as those who like to deliver often.
* Collaborative Environment: You’ll be working across the business with varying stakeholders, all with a common goal of delivering the best for the company’s clients.
* Impact: You’ll have a significant impact in the success of your team and the business.
If this sounds like you, click apply and one of the Provn team will reach out to discuss!
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