Head of Development

Requirements

• 15+ years’ experience delivering complex software projects, ideally in consulting or other client-facing environments
• Strong consulting experience, including the ability to influence senior client technical stakeholders and communicate clearly under pressure
• A solid software engineering background, including previous hands‑on experience writing production code
• Proven experience leading large engineering teams, developing technical leaders and improving team performance
• Good understanding of modern software engineering, architecture, cloud platforms, agile delivery and quality practices
• Practical experience or strong interest in AI‑enhanced software delivery, including how AI tools can improve engineering productivity, quality and flow.Ability to explain technical trade-offs to both technical and non‑technical audiences
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related field. An advanced degree is welcome

What the job involves

• As Head of Software Development, you will lead a software engineering practice of more than 300 developers across multiple geographies and help shape its strategic direction
• You will combine consulting leadership, hands‑on engineering judgement, and a clear view of how AI can improve software delivery
• You will work closely with senior client technical stakeholders, helping them make sound architecture and delivery decisions while building confidence in the teams delivering the work
• Lead and mentor engineering leaders and developers, creating a culture of ownership, learning and reliable delivery
• Oversee complex software programmes, balancing quality, pace, cost and risk
• Shape market‑facing software engineering propositions, including AI‑enhanced delivery methods, engineering standards and reusable accelerators
• Use your experience writing software and leading technical teams to guide architecture, code quality, delivery practices and engineering governance
• Work with clients and internal stakeholders to identify opportunities, resolve delivery issues and align engineering work with business outcomes
• Track relevant industry and technology shifts, translating them into practical investment choices for the practice