Head of R&D

Job title:

Head of R&D

Company

Pertemps

Job description

Job DescriptionHead of Research & Development – CFML (ColdFusion or Lucee), Lead Innovation in Secure Cloud Solutions
We are seeking a visionary and technically proficient Head of Research & Development to lead the evolution of our secure cloud-based collaboration platform. You will need to have a real passion for technology and still like to be Hands on with a good knowledge of CFML (ColdFusion or Lucee).As a leader you will oversee a multidisciplinary team, guiding the development of our platform (CFML – ColdFusion or Lucee) from concept to deployment while ensuring the highest standards of security, compliance, and performance.In this critical role, you will work closely with engineering, DevOps, and customer support teams to align product development with strategic goals and client needs, particularly in the highly regulated sectors of government, defence, and healthcare. You will engage with key stakeholders across leading institutions, ensuring our solutions meet their exact requirements.Due to the sensitive nature of our client base, all candidates must be willing and eligible to undergo a high-level security clearance process. This requires candidates to have resided in the UK continuously for the past five years without any single absence exceeding 28 days.What You’ll Do:

• Lead & Manage Teams: Inspire and guide the engineering, DevOps, and support teams, ensuring seamless coordination and high-quality product delivery.
• Drive Product Development: Oversee the full development lifecycle (including being hands on with CFML (ColdFusion or Lucee), ensuring that features are developed on time, to budget, and with the highest standards of quality.
• Foster a Culture of Improvement: Implement best practices for agile development, continuous integration, automated testing, and deployment to enhance the development process.

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience: Proven leadership in managing software development teams and driving product innovation in a cloud-based, secure environment.
• Technical Expertise: Strong knowledge of CFML (ColdFusion or Lucee), JavaScript, SQL, and CSS. Experience with LINUX, Apache/Tomcat, Elasticsearch, and secure development practices is a plus.
• Agile Methodology: Hands-on experience with Agile delivery teams, preferably Scrum, with an emphasis on efficient project management and high-quality output.
• Leadership & Mentoring: Track record of hiring, training, and mentoring high-performing technical teams.
• Communication Skills: Ability to present technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

This role is remote, with occasional office presence required at least once a month. Ideally, candidates will be based within the M4 corridor area for ease of access to the office and client base.If you’re ready to help lead the future of secure collaboration technology and have significant experience with CFML (ColdFusion or Lucee), apply now!If you are interested please apply ASAP. The People Network is an employment agency and will respond to all applicants within three – five working days. If you do not hear within these timescales please feel free to get in touch.

Expected salary

£90000 per year

Location

United Kingdom

Job date

Wed, 08 Jan 2025 06:59:03 GMT

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