Provide strategic and technical leadership across all software development initiatives
Manage, mentor, and grow a team of 3035 staff, including 6 direct reporting managers / team leads
Drive the design, development, and delivery of enterprise-scale software solutions across web, mobile, front-end, and back-end platforms
Ensure best practices in coding standards, architecture, testing, and continuous integration / deployment
Partner with product, business, and IT stakeholders to align development efforts with business objectives
Oversee resource allocation, project timelines, and performance metrics to ensure delivery of high-quality solutions on time
Stay ahead of industry trends, introducing modern development tools, frameworks, and methodologies
Build a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the development teams
Required Skills and Experience :
Minimum 10 years hands-on development experience , including C# / .NET and mobile application development
Proven leadership experience managing large-scale software development teams (30+ staff) with at least 6 direct reports
Demonstrated experience in delivering enterprise-grade, high-volume software solutions
Strong expertise in :
.NET Framework / .NET Core
Mobile development (iOS, Android, cross-platform frameworks)
Front-end technologies (Angular, React, or similar)
Back-end systems (APIs, databases, cloud platforms)
Postgraduate qualification in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field
Excellent understanding of Agile, DevOps, and modern software development lifecycle methodologies
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
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