Job Openings Head of Software Development

About the job Head of Software Development

Human Power BG is an HR agency that offers consultations and recruitment for some of the best companies in Bulgaria.

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Our client is an all-in-one payment processor for financial institutions, electronic money institutions (EMIs) and progressive fintech companies.

They build the financial technology of the future to help businesses grow.

Their company is a fast-growing provider of payment processing services that enable businesses of all sizes to securely and efficiently accept electronic payments. They specialise in a wide range of payment-related solutions, including card scheme connectivity, acquirer processing, issuer processing, clearing and settlement, as well as security and compliance.

Their team is dedicated to staying at the forefront of industry trends and technology advancements, ensuring that we always offer the most advanced payment processing solutions available. They believe that by providing a comprehensive suite of payment processing services that cater to the unique needs of each of their clients, they can help them to achieve their business goals and thrive.

As they continue to grow and expand their reach, they remain dedicated to their core values of transparency, integrity and outstanding customer service. They're excited about the future and look forward to helping businesses succeed with their payment processing solutions for many years to come.

Join them as a Head of Software Development if you want to be a part of this future and take the next step in your career:

This position is responsible for the delivery and successful implementation of various internal and external projects and programs.

Your challenges:

  • Lead and manage the development team: As a manager, you will be responsible for leading and managing the software development team. This includes setting goals, establishing processes and procedures, tracking progress, and ensuring that the team is working together effectively.
  • Develop software solutions: As a member of the software development team, you will be responsible for developing software solutions. This includes writing code, testing and debugging software, and ensuring that software solutions meet the requirements of stakeholders.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders: As a manager and software developer, you will need to work closely with stakeholders to identify their requirements, develop solutions, and ensure that software solutions meet their needs.
  • Mentor team members: As a manager, you will need to mentor and guide team members to help them grow and develop their skills. This includes providing feedback, coaching, and helping them to identify areas for improvement.
  • Manage projects: As a manager, you will be responsible for managing software development projects. This includes planning, scheduling, and monitoring progress, as well as identifying and mitigating risks.
  • Stay up to date with industry trends: As a manager and software developer, you will need to stay up to date with industry trends and best practices. This includes attending conferences and workshops, reading industry publications, and keeping up with new technologies and software development methodologies.
  • Ensure quality and security: As a manager and software developer, you will need to ensure that software solutions meet quality and security standards. This includes implementing best practices for testing and code reviews, as well as identifying and addressing security vulnerabilities.
  • Collaborate with other teams: As a manager and software developer, you will need to collaborate with other teams within the organization, such as product management, marketing, and customer support, to ensure that software solutions are aligned with business objectives and customer needs.
  • Communicate effectively: As a manager and software developer, you will need to communicate effectively with team members, stakeholders, and other departments within the organization. This includes providing regular updates on project progress, addressing concerns and questions, and building relationships with key stakeholders.
  • SDLC Process Ownership and Development: As a manager, it is your responsibility to own and develop the SDLC process for your team. This includes establishing the process, defining the steps involved, and ensuring that everyone on the team is following it. The SDLC process should cover the entire lifecycle of software development, from requirements gathering to testing, deployment, and maintenance.
  • Leading a team of internal software developers and testers;
  • Nurturing talent;
  • Grow the internal software development function;
  • Create, implement, and evolve an end-to-end software development process;
  • Put in place robust software development and testing environment and practices;
  • To drive consistent coding standards and approaches throughout the development team, always adhering to security and data protection standards;
  • Line management responsibilities will include technical recruitment, appraisals, one-to-one meetings, identifying training needs, motivating and performance managing the team;
  • Act as the Subject Matter expert on all Software Development and Testing.
  • Deliver and optimize code hand to hand with the rest of the team.

You will fit best in the role if you have:

  • Proven experience in a similar role such as a Lead Developer/Head of Software Development/Software Development Manager where you are responsible for delegation and ownership of projects and mentorship of others;
  • A thorough understanding of Software Development and the SDLC;
  • Experience with software development methodologies such as Agile, Scrum, or Kanban;
  • Experience of managing front end, back end, data engineering, QA and Platform software engineers;
  • Strong project management skills, with the ability to plan, organize, and prioritize work to meet project deadlines;
  • Understanding of software testing methodologies and the ability to ensure that software solutions meet quality standards;
  • Knowledge of software security best practices and the ability to ensure that software solutions are designed to be secure;
  • Familiarity with DevOps tools and practices, and experience with continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines;
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to identify and resolve technical and operational issues;
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders;
  • Ability to lead and manage teams, and to provide coaching and mentoring to team members;
  • Ability to create a positive and creative working culture;
  • Proven experience authoring policies and coding best practice;
  • Previous background working as a developer with Microsoft .NET (C#. .NET Core, T-SQL,);
  • Excellent English language proficiency;

Any of the following will be considered as advantage:

  • 5+ years in similar role;
  • A Project Management qualification (Agile/Waterfall/Scrum/PMP/PRINCE2);
  • Experience of building a API based products;
  • Experience in Banking, FinTech, Payment Processing;
  • Experience with Microsoft Azure DevOps

Here is what they've got to offer:

  • A-Class workplace in an open, friendly hi-tech environment;
  • The opportunity to work in a diverse and international team of professionals building together the future of Payment Solutions;
  • Attractive and motivating salary;
  • 25 days Annual paid leave (+1 day per year up to 30);
  • Promotions and a salary review based on performance;
  • Full Luxury package health insurance including dental care and optical glasses;
  • 160 lv. per month for lunch and snacks;
  • Exciting teambuilding events;
  • Opportunity to refresh in our facilities, including fitness, bowling and relax areas.
  • Did we mention free coffee, food and drinks at the office?

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If this position is of interest to you and you meet the requirements, please send your updated CV.

For any questions you may have, please contact us:
087 834 4981 or hpbg@humanpowerbg.com

Thank you!

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We will contact only approved candidates!
Our services are free of charge to all applicants.

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All candidates will be treated in strict confidence.

All data provided by you is protected by the meaning of the Personal Data Protection Law and will be used only for the purposes of this selection.

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Human Power has an indefinite license 3084 issued by the National Employment Agency to provide services in the field of human resources.

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