Head of Software Development – UK

Quality Compliance Systems (QCS) is the UK’s leading compliance saas for the Care sector. Fast growing, our ten-year plan includes new countries and new sectors. To achieve our goals, we are expanding our technology team and therefore seek a Head of Software Development. The Head of Software Development will be responsible for ensuring all software components of the QCS products are developed in a timely fashion and to the highest quality. The QCS products will continue to exceed expectations and satisfy the needs our customers.

What we require of the Head of Software Development:

• Lead and manage the Software Development teams to deliver all QCS web and mobile applications (for client and internal use) to a standard that exceeds the expectation and satisfies the needs of customers
• Accountable for the on time delivery of software development projects
• Leads the QCS software delivery function, coordinating our onshore and offshore teams.
• Work effectively with Key Stakeholders and Product Owners to ensure delivery against agreed priorities
• Work closely with Key Stakeholders and Product Owners to meet current and future user needs
• Ensure delivery processes are optimised, continually improved and consistent across the team
• Ensure the code-base is created and maintained to a high quality by adopting and promoting best development practices
• Ensure effective testing mechanisms are in place to provide software solutions that are free from defects
• Make sure applications meet security standards
• Implement mechanisms to monitor, manage and provide progress on all software development activities
• Build a team culture based on knowledge sharing and high levels of communication

Skills required:

• 5+ years proven experience in managing software development teams
• Understanding of modern Cloud based application development strategies.
• Understanding of Azure, C#, .NET, SQL Server, Service Fabric and Containerisation.
• Experience using Scrum or other Agile methodologies.
• Experience in full software development lifecycle from design to deployment, understanding best practices and trends in software development
• Ability to build and influence relationships with stakeholders at all levels
• Good communication with all stakeholders – listening and providing answers
• Ability to gather and assimilate information
• Actively engaged in understanding technology trends technology and technological developments
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Strong problem solving skills
• Ability to think ahead and anticipate problems, issues and solutions
• Experience of working with offshore development teams on distributed time zones
• Experience of working within a matrix organization
• Good understanding of Service Management methodology
• Good understanding of Unit Testing, Test Driven Programming, Automated Testing and Continuous Integration.

We are accepting applications Nationwide. At QCS we are well equipped for all employees to work remotely. Our systems are Cloud based allowing us, in normal conditions, to provide our Teams with Everyday Flex and therefore the transition to 100% remote working was seamless.  We also like pets, kids and saying "hello" to family members so please do not be deterred from applying if you have a full house. At QCS we are all working together to find our way to balance our responsibilities between our work duties and our personal lives in these new circumstances. Prior to Covid-19 we already had our EveryDay Flex policy, remote and flexible working is and will remain a part of the QCS culture.

We are proud of our QCS culture. A set of values that are shared by everyone in the company. These values are what got us to where we are, from a £30k a year business, into a business that supports thousands of Care providers across the UK. They are also the values that will help us achieve our long-term goal of helping 3 million people a day enjoy a better quality of life.   

We believe everything we do should revolve around these core values:  

Do the Right Thing  -  Make it Better -  Play for the Team -  Get it Done   

This is a full-time permanent opportunity with benefits including Everyday Flex, 29+ days holiday, pension and Perkbox. We are an Investors in People Silver Award winner Company - Visit our website to learn more about our benefits and life at QCS.