Head of Software Development

A leading provider of software solutions within the healthcare sector is looking to recruit a Head of Software Development, someone to come in and be a vital part of our strategy, leadership, team management, and technical oversight. The client is dedicated to fostering a culture that makes a meaningful and sustainable impact to the future of healthcare. The mission is to enhance the quality of care by ensuring that critical medical information is always accessible and in all places.

The Role as Head of Software Development

Lead the creation and execution of a robust QA strategy that ensures top-tier quality throughout the software development lifecycle.

Identify, implement, and continuously refine test automation tools and frameworks to enhance testing efficiency and reliability.

Review and improve existing QA processes, pinpointing areas for optimization in both manual and automated testing.

Build and manage CI / CD pipelines to streamline testing and deployment, ensuring automated tests run smoothly and are effectively monitored.

Provide guidance and mentorship to QA team members, deliver training sessions, and collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to embed quality standards into every phase of development.

Your Profile as Head of Software Development

A degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related discipline.

Over 10 years of experience in software development and quality assurance.

Strong expertise in CI / CD workflows, test automation, and test management.

Practical experience with modern test automation tools and frameworks.

Solid understanding of agile development methodologies (e.g., Scrum, Kanban), with excellent problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.

Benefits as Head of Software Development

Fresh food every day with a varied selection of dishes

Free gym and sports classes

Bonus + Car allowance

Childcare :  On-site kindergarten allows you to work more flexibly

Events :  Take part in internal events and activities, these take place regularly on site but also remotely

Ergonomics :  Design your workplace so that it meets your ergonomic needs and you can work comfortably, and healthily on site