At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and manage a dynamic team in software development and technical strategy.
- Company: Innovative tech company in Oxford with ambitious growth plans.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, private medical insurance, pension, and well-being reimbursement.
- Other info: Exciting opportunity for career growth in a collaborative environment.
- Why this job: Take ownership of technology strategy and make a real impact on the company's future.
- Qualifications: 10+ years in software development and 5+ years in technical leadership.
The predicted salary is between 72000 - 88000 £ per year.
You will be a highly visible employee responsible for managing Front-End Development, Software QA, Systems Operations, and a team of Back-End Software Engineers, as well as contributing to the overall direction and leadership of the company.
Do you thrive on technical challenges? Do you love building and leading exceptional teams? Do you get excited watching the traffic to your website grow exponentially while you have the confidence that there are no bottlenecks in the data flow? We love solving challenging problems and seek those who share this passion. Our team is seeking a Technical Director to take us to the next level of growth. A small and growing team of engineers using .NET, C#, JavaScript, Ajax and other web technologies, we are searching for a leader who can draw from vast experience to help architect and build future generations of the platform. This leader will be responsible for each level of the system, from all phases of development to testing and deployment. The candidate must be comfortable working in these areas and able to develop highly scalable solutions working with teams of engineers.
Requirements:
- 10+ years of software development experience
- 5+ years of technical leadership experience, with proven experience managing high-performing technical teams
- Fluent in .Net, C#, JavaScript, AJAX, and other web technologies
- Exceptional hands-on experience developing software
- Understands test-driven development (nUnit an advantage)
- Significant Object-Oriented design experience, familiar with Design Patterns
- Knows how the web works, can easily build a web server and site from scratch
- Comfortable discussing algorithms and data structures
- Experience scaling platforms to reach high transaction volume
- Experience leading development for QA and IT teams
- Proven experience hiring solid software engineers
- Proven technical leadership experience
- Passion for solving complex technical and business problems
- Worked in an Agile development environment
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent
Responsibilities:
- Ensure that the company has appropriate Website + Office IT / Systems / Telephony / Support to operate its business both now and plans for the future.
- Ensure that the Software Engineers are writing robust, readable and maintainable code and are meeting the needs of the Product Team and the business as a whole.
- Ensure that the development and testing environments meet the needs of the Engineers both now and into the future.
This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate. You will be taking ownership of the technology strategy for the business, helping us to upgrade, expand and develop both our infrastructure and core web architecture. The role will be varied, from recruiting and growing the team to improving our productivity through developing our working practices. We have some big ambitions for the right leader who has the experience, knowledge and drive to define the technology direction for our company.
Benefits:
- Private Medical Insurance
- Pension
- Critical Illness Cover
- Disability Protection
- Well-Being Reimbursement
- EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
- Travel Insurance
Head Of Technical - Up to £80k + Bonus - Oxford, UK employer: Cyberteam
As a Lead Product Engineer at our innovative company, you'll thrive in a dynamic work culture that values collaboration and creativity. We offer competitive benefits, including professional development opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career, all while working in a vibrant location that fosters a strong sense of community and teamwork. Join us to make a meaningful impact on cutting-edge AI products and enjoy the unique advantages of being part of a forward-thinking team.
