Head of Software Engineering

Overview:We are seeking a highly experienced Software Engineering Manager to lead and guide our clients development teams in delivering high-quality, scalable software solutions. This role involves overseeing the full software development lifecycle, from initial concept to deployment, with a strong focus on team leadership, technical strategy, and collaboration.

Team Leadership & Mentorship:

• Manage and mentor a team of developers, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Lead by example in coding best practices, offering constructive feedback, and ensuring high-quality work.
• Define and communicate clear technical goals and deliverables for the team, while aligning efforts with broader business objectives.
• Support career development and growth for team members through regular feedback, training, and growth opportunities.

Project & Technical Management:

• Oversee the planning, design, and delivery of full-stack applications, ensuring timely and successful project completion.
• Collaborate with product managers and stakeholders to define project scope, requirements, and technical solutions.
• Drive technical decisions, ensuring alignment with company standards and best practices.
• Manage the day-to-day technical operations, ensuring efficient workflows and resolving any technical roadblocks.

System Architecture & Design:

• Provide strategic input into the architecture and design of applications, ensuring scalability, performance, and security.
• Guide teams in implementing and maintaining RESTful APIs, working with databases like SQL Server and MongoDB.
• Ensure the development of maintainable, modular, and reusable code across the team.

Continuous Improvement & Innovation:

• Encourage innovation and experimentation within the team to identify opportunities for process improvement and new technologies.
• Stay informed about emerging technologies, particularly in the areas of cloud platforms (Azure), modern JavaScript frameworks (Vue.js), and .NET.
• Implement practices to continuously improve team performance, software quality, and overall development efficiency.

Technical Expertise:

• Extensive experience with .NET 8 and the broader .NET ecosystem.
• Deep knowledge of C#, with a focus on advanced features such as dependency injection and asynchronous programming.
• Strong background in developing front-end applications using Vue.js, HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript/TypeScript.
• Proficiency in relational database management, particularly SQL Server, and NoSQL solutions like MongoDB.
• In-depth understanding of designing and building secure and scalable RESTful APIs.
• Experience working with cloud technologies, particularly Azure.

Management & Leadership Skills:

• Proven experience leading and mentoring software engineering teams.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to liaise with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to drive team productivity, resolve conflicts, and maintain morale during challenging phases of development.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, balancing technical execution with team needs.

Additional Skills & Tools:

• Experience with CI/CD practices and version control systems.
• Familiarity with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker) is a plus.
• Background in regulated industries, especially finance, is an advantage.