Head of Development - Fintech SaaS. Full Remote

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This is a fantastic opportunity to join a ground-breaking Fintech SaaS company re-defining the way that financial advisers, platforms and private wealth managers report, communicate, and exchange data with their clients.To fuel our rapid growth, were hiring an entrepreneurial Head of Development. Were looking for someone fluent in SaaS / application development, who thrives in an agile, fast-paced tech SME environment. This is a hands-on, multi-tasking role - ideal for someone whos comfortable leading a small team, writing clean code (50% of the time), and building the processes that will drive us forward.Ready to advance your career and join an industry leader with a constant mission to innovate?Role Info:Head of Development100% UK RemoteCompetitive Market Salary DOEPlus Incredible Benefits Package including Life Assurance, Private Health Cover, Pension Scheme, and MoreValues: Innovative, Flexible, Responsive, Professional, IntegrityProduct / Service: Fintech SaaS Leading supplier of investment workflow and data distribution services to the UK financial advisory market. Our software integrates with most of the leading investment platforms and back-office systems in the UK.Your Skills / Background: SaaS / Application Software Development, C#/.NET, .NET Core, Persistence Frameworks, SOLID Principles, Web APIs, MS SQLCustomer Experience. Team Leadership, Systems & Processes Leadership.Who we are:Were Sprint Enterprise Technology a small, high-impact fintech company, doing big things in the UK wealth management industry, and we have the awards to prove it! Our mission is to bring about a more open and integrated wealth management industry by enabling the flow of rich and accurate data between systems.Our product FINIO is the award winning data hub that connects investment platforms, discretionary fund managers with software providers and advisory firms for the flow of investment data. It helps the wealth management sector become more efficient, integrated and enables the flow of complex investment data that is increasingly required to power todays software systems.We operate in a fast-paced, customer-first environment that embraces innovation. Our technology stack is Microsoft-based, running on a VMware virtualized private cloud, carefully managed by our own Infrastructure Engineers and our hosting partners. We run a network of SQL Servers, ensuring high availability and performance for our data-driven solutions.The Head of Development role:We are seeking an experienced Full Stack Head of Development to guide and inspire a cross-functional team of C# and SQL developers. This role is a blend of leadership (50%) and hands-on technical development (50%), requiring expertise in .NET application/system design in a Windows Server 2022 / MS SQL Server / IIS environment.This is a fully remote opportunity within the fintech sector.What youll do:Work closely with customers, our Business Analyst and the commercial team to gather feedback, understand customer needs, act as a critical thought partner, and ensure our solutions deliver maximum valueLead, manage, and mentor a growing team of developers, including the Companys Infrastructure Engineer, fostering a culture of collaboration and technical excellenceHold responsibility for the companys hosting infrastructure and help shape this as we go forwardsAs a member of the senior management team, you will help shape the Companys wider strategyCollaborate with our (ex Microsoft) Chief Data Architect SQL Guru to Architect and design distributed software systems with high performance, scalability, and availability in mindWrite clean, efficient, and scalable code, following TDD best practices in an Agile environmentSet up and manage formal processes within the development area such as release management based upon your experience and best industry practiceConduct code reviews to ensure adherence to best practices and continuous improvementManage our GitHub based code repositoryDrive innovation, exploring new technologies and approaches to enhance our solutionsWhere your expertise will lie:C#/.NET.NET CorePersistence Frameworks (Entity Framework, Dapper, etc.)SOLID PrinciplesWeb APIsMS SQL Server integration through Stored ProceduresPersistence Frameworks and SQL CLR extensionsSQL performance tuningAbout you:Hold at least 5 years experience as a Full Stack Software Engineer and 3+ years in a leadership/management roleA true people-person that knows how to get the best from their teamStrong problem-solving skills with a customer-first mindsetAbility to work independently while excelling in a team-oriented environmentExcellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholdersA passion for innovation, ownership, and delivering high-value outcomes for clientsWhy youll love this role:Work in a fully remote, highly collaborative environment in the fintech spaceBe part of a fast-moving, fast-growing, startup-style culture that values creativity and impactLead and grow a talented development team, shaping the future of our cutting-edge solutionsEngage directly with customers, making a real impact on their experience and satisfactionEnjoy a diverse, dynamic, and supportive work culture where your contributions make a real differenceWhats on Offer:Work from home (with funded meet ups from time to time)Flexible working (where practical)25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) plus ½ day for each year's service (to max 30 days)2 days corporate social responsibility leaveHoliday purchase scheme (buy/sell up to 5 days)Life Assurance (4 x salary)Contribution to Private Health CoverSubscription to a Wellbeing service and Employee Assistance ProgrammeContributory Pension Scheme via Salary SacrificeSalary Sacrifice for additional qualifying benefits (e.g. extra pension contributions, EV purchase)Interested? Apply here for a fast-track path to our Leadership Team.Application notice... We take your privacy seriously. As you might expect you may be contacted by email, text or telephone. Your data is processed by our talent partner RR (Recruitment Revolution) on the basis of their legitimate interests in fulfilling the recruitment process. Please refer to their Data Privacy Policy & Notice on their website for further details.TPBN1_UKTJ

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