Head of Engineering - Health-Tech Software (Ruby House) in City of London, London, UK

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage a team of software developers, providing direction and guidance on best practices for development, testing, deployment, and maintenance of software products.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to understand project requirements, develop project plans, and ensure timely delivery of software products.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the success of software development projects.
• Develop and implement development processes and methodologies to ensure that all software products meet or exceed industry standards.
• Ensure that all software products are thoroughly tested, optimised, and maintainable, including conducting code reviews and ensuring adherence to coding standards.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry trends and new technologies related to health-tech software development and provide recommendations to improve our development practices and products.
• Manage budgets and resources, including personnel and infrastructure, to ensure successful delivery of software products within budget and timelines.
• Ensure that all development projects are conducted in compliance with relevant regulations and standards.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in software development, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Experience in Health-Tech software development is highly preferred.
• Proficient in Ruby on Rails, and experience in other programming languages such as Python, Java, or JavaScript is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of software development methodologies, software design principles, and agile development practices.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with cloud computing platforms such as AWS or Azure.
• Experience in managing budgets and resources.

If you are a motivated individual with a passion for health-tech software development and leadership, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity to lead our development team and drive innovation in the health-tech industry.