Location: Remote (UK) with initial onboarding in the South East (approximately 2 days per week for the first 2 months) Job Type: Permanent Lead a growing software engineering team We''re recruiting on behalf of a growing UK software company looking to appoint a hands-on Head of Development to lead a team of six developers. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced technical leader who enjoys improving engineering processes, mentoring developers and remaining involved in technical decision-making. You''ll play a key role in shaping the software development function while working closely with Product, Support and Professional Services teams. The Role As Head of Development, you''ll lead the engineering team while introducing structured development practices that improve software quality, delivery and accountability. This is a hands-on leadership position rather than a purely managerial role. Alongside leading the team, you''ll provide technical guidance, support architectural decisions and help resolve complex technical challenges when required. Key Responsibilities Lead, mentor and develop a team of six software developers. Assess and improve the current software development life cycle. Introduce and embed effective SDLC, Agile and DevOps practices. Improve backlog management, estimation and release planning. Establish engineering standards, ownership, metrics and reporting. Improve software quality and reduce technical debt. Support software architecture and ..... full job details .....