Head of Development

The team you';ll be working with:

As Head of Software Development, you will lead a software engineering practice of more than 300 developers across multiple geographies and help shape its strategic direction. You will combine consulting leadership, hands-on engineering judgement, and a clear view of how AI can improve software delivery. You will work closely with senior client technical stakeholders, helping them make sound architecture and delivery decisions while building confidence in the teams delivering the work.

What you';ll be doing:

• Lead and mentor engineering leaders and developers, creating a culture of ownership, learning and reliable delivery.
• Oversee complex software programmes, balancing quality, pace, cost and risk.
• Shape market-facing software engineering propositions, including AI-enhanced delivery methods, engineering standards and reusable accelerators.
• Use your experience writing software and leading technical teams to guide architecture, code quality, delivery practices and engineering governance.
• Work with clients and internal stakeholders to identify opportunities, resolve delivery issues and align engineering work with business outcomes.
• Track relevant industry and technology shifts, translating them into practical investment choices for the practice.

What experience you';ll bring:

• 15+ years’ experience delivering complex software projects, ideally in consulting or other client-facing environments.
• Strong consulting experience, including the ability to influence senior client technical stakeholders and communicate clearly under pressure.
• A solid software engineering background, including previous hands-on experience writing production code.
• Proven experience leading large engineering teams, developing technical leaders and improving team performance.
• Good understanding of modern software engineering, architecture, cloud platforms, agile delivery and quality practices.
• Practical experience or strong interest in AI-enhanced software delivery, including how AI tools can improve engineering productivity, quality and flow.Ability to explain technical trade-offs to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related field. An advanced degree is welcome.

Who we are:

At NTT DATA, you have endless opportunities to think big, act bold and take ownership. As a $30+ billion business and technology services, AI and digital infrastructure leader, we co-innovate solutions with clients and partners globally for business and societal impact. Serving 75% of the Fortune Global 100, with experts in over 70 countries, we encourage experimentation and recognize great work. Proudly a Global Top Employer, NTT DATA is part of NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion annually in R&D. Make this the place where you belong, learn, and build your network. Make this the place whereyou grow.

what we';ll offer you:

We offer a range of tailored benefits that support your physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing. Our Learning and Development team ensure that there are continuous growth and development opportunities for our people. We also offer the opportunity to have flexible work options.

You can find more information about NTT DATA UK & Ireland here: https://uk.nttdata.com/

We are an equal opportunities employer. We believe in the fair treatment of all our employees and commit to promoting equity and diversity in our employment practices. We are also a proud Disability Confident Committed Employer - we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We actively collaborate with individuals who have disabilities and long-term health conditions which have an effect on their ability to do normal daily activities, ensuring that barriers are eliminated when it comes to employment opportunities. In line with our commitment, we guarantee an interview to applicants who declare to us, during the application process, that they have a disability and meet the minimum requirements for the role. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know. Join us in building a truly diverse and empowered team.

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