Head of Development

Job Title: Head of Development

Role Summary

We are seeking an experienced and visionary Head of Development to lead our engineering teams in delivering enterprise-grade applications using modern.NET and cross-platform technologies. This role requires strategic oversight, technical leadership, and a passion for innovation across software architecture, team growth, and project execution.

THIS ROLE REQUIRES YOU TO TAKE UP AN ASSESSMENT, WHICH WOULD BE THE QUALIFYING TEST FOR YOUR SELECTION PROCESS FURTHER!!

PLEASE APPLY ONLY IF YOU ARE WILLING TO TAKE THE TEST !

MUST HAVE TECH STACK : .NET CORE/FRAMEWORK, .NET MAUI, C#, XAMARIN ,

Key Responsibilities

Technical Project Leadership

• Drive architecture, design, and development of scalable, enterprise-level applications using

  .NET (Core/Framework), C#

  , and cross-platform mobile frameworks like

  .NET MAUI,

  React Native, or Flutter.
• Oversee technical execution throughout the SDLC ensuring high-quality output, on-time delivery, and adherence to budgets and coding standards.
  
• Define and enforce coding standards, architectural guidelines, performance benchmarks, and security protocols across projects.
  

Engineering & Team Management

• Build and mentor high-performing, distributed development teams with diverse skill sets in Microsoft technologies and modern front-end/backend stacks.
  
• Foster a culture of software craftsmanship through code reviews, continuous learning, and collaborative problem-solving.
  
• Develop engineering career paths and growth plans in alignment with company objectives.
  

Customer and Partner Engagement

• Represent the development organization in client meetings, pre-sales engagements, and technical workshops.
  
• Translate technical architectures into business-aligned narratives for CXOs and senior stakeholders.
  
• Manage client expectations through clear communication of technical trade-offs and delivery roadmaps.
  

Strategic Technical Contribution

• Lead architectural decisions, tooling evaluations, and framework selections for cross-platform and web application development.
  
• Contribute to core codebases with a focus on scalability, security, and maintainability.
  
• Stay current with industry trends in cloud, DevOps, AI integration, and mobile/web frameworks.
  

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with different teams and Delivery teams to align implementation with business needs and customer experiences.
  
• Define technical scope, manage project plans, and ensure consistent tracking through tools like Azure DevOps, Jira, or GitHub Projects.
  

Process & Tooling Optimization

• Enhance CI/CD pipelines, introduce automation frameworks, and adopt Infrastructure as Code (IaC) for efficient deployment.
  
• Promote Agile/Scrum practices to accelerate delivery cycles and support iterative improvements.
  

Requirements

• 8+ years of progressive software engineering experience, with at least 4 years in technical leadership or head-of-engineering roles.
  
• Deep expertise in full-stack development with

  .NET Core/Framework, C#, REST APIs

  , and related Microsoft technologies.
• Proven experience with cross-platform development using frameworks like

  .NET MAUI

  , React Native, (preferably .NET MAUI).
• Solid understanding of mobile development lifecycle, platform-specific considerations (iOS/Android), and mobile UI/UX patterns.
  
• Practical experience with modern DevOps pipelines (GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps), containerization (Docker), and cloud-native architectures.
  
• Track record of managing globally distributed teams and effective remote collaboration.
  
• Fluent English communication skills verbal and written with the ability to present technical ideas clearly to diverse audiences.
  
• Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Certifications or practical experience with Microsoft Azure, AWS, or GCP.
  
• Knowledge of microservices, event-driven architecture, message queues, and API-first design.