Seize the chance to be part of a pioneering Fintech SaaS organization that is reshaping the landscape for financial advisers, platforms, and private wealth managers in the way they report, communicate, and share data with their clientele.

In response to our rapid expansion, we are on the lookout for a dynamic and entrepreneurial Head of Development. We need a professional with a strong command of SaaS and application development who thrives in a fast-paced, agile tech environment typical of a growing SME. This position is hands-on and multi-faceted, perfect for someone who can lead a small team, write clean and efficient code (50% of the time), and establish the processes that will propel our operations forward.

Are you ready to elevate your career and join an innovative industry leader?

Role Information:

Head of Development
100% Remote within the UK
Competitive Salary Based on Experience
Exceptional Benefits Package including Life Assurance, Private Health Coverage, Pension Plan, and More

Core Values: Innovation, Flexibility, Responsiveness, Professionalism, Integrity
We provide top-tier Fintech SaaS solutions, leading the way in investment workflow and data distribution for the UK financial advisory sector. Our software seamlessly integrates with the principal investment platforms and back-office systems in the UK.

Your Expertise:

Experience in SaaS/Application Software Development, C#/.NET, .NET Core, Persistence Frameworks, SOLID Principles, Web APIs, and MS SQL. Proven track record in Customer Experience, Team Leadership, and Systems & Processes Management.

About Us:

We are Sprint Enterprise Technology, a small yet impactful Fintech company making significant strides in the UK wealth management arena — with numerous awards to showcase our success! Our mission is to foster a more integrated and open wealth management industry by enhancing the flow of accurate and detailed data between systems.

Our recognized product, FINIO, serves as the award-winning data hub that connects investment platforms and discretionary fund managers to software providers and advisory firms, facilitating the seamless exchange of investment data. Our offerings drive efficiency, integration, and the necessary flow of complex investment data essential for modern software systems.

We thrive in a fast-paced, customer-centric environment that encourages innovation. Our technology stack is Microsoft-centric, operating on a VMware private cloud managed by our dedicated Infrastructure Engineers and hosting partners. We maintain a robust network of SQL Servers to ensure exceptional availability and performance for our data-driven solutions.

Your Role as Head of Development:

We seek an accomplished Full Stack Head of Development to lead and motivate a cross-functional team of C# and SQL developers. This role encompasses both strategic leadership (50%) and hands-on technical development (50%), requiring a deep understanding of .NET application and system design within a Windows Server 2022 / MS SQL Server / IIS environment.

This position is entirely remote and situated within the exciting fintech industry.

Your Responsibilities Will Include:

• Collaborating closely with customers, the Business Analyst, and the commercial team to gather insights, understand needs, act as a crucial thought partner, and ensure our solutions maximize value.
• Leading, managing, and mentoring a growing developer team, including the Infrastructure Engineer, to cultivate a culture of collaboration and technical excellence.
• Overseeing the company’s hosting infrastructure and influencing its development as we move ahead.
• Contributing as a senior management team member to shape the broader company strategy.
• Partnering with our (ex-Microsoft) Chief Data Architect to design and architect distributed software systems focused on high performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Writing clean, efficient, and scalable code while adhering to TDD best practices in an Agile context.
• Establishing and managing formal development processes, including release management based on your experience and industry standards.
• Conducting code reviews to ensure compliance with best practices and continuous improvement.
• Managing our GitHub-based code repository effectively.
• Fostering innovation by exploring new technologies and methodologies to enhance our solutions.

Key Skills and Background:

• C#/.NET
• .NET Core
• Persistence Frameworks (e.g., Entity Framework, Dapper)
• SOLID Principles
• Web APIs
• MS SQL Server Integration through Stored Procedures
• Performance Tuning for SQL

Your Profile:

• A minimum of 5 years’ experience as a Full Stack Software Engineer, with at least 3 years in a leadership or management capacity.
• A genuine people-person who excels at empowering and getting the best from their team.
• Strong problem-solving abilities with a customer-centric approach.
• Capacity to work independently while thriving in a collaborative team environment.
• Excellent communication skills, adept at engaging effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• A fervor for innovation, ownership, and delivering high-value results for clients.

Why You’ll Love This Position:

• Operate in a fully remote, engaging environment within the fintech space.
• Immerse yourself in a fast-evolving, startup-style culture that champions creativity and impact.
• Lead and nurture a talented development team, defining the trajectory of our cutting-edge solutions.
• Interact directly with customers, significantly enhancing their experience and satisfaction.
• Experience a dynamic, supportive workplace culture where your contributions genuinely make a difference.

What We Offer:

• Remote work options (with occasional funded team meet-ups).
• Flexible working hours (whenever feasible).
• 25 days of vacation plus public holidays, increasing with tenure, plus an additional day off for your birthday.
• Two days for corporate social responsibility initiatives.
• Holiday purchase scheme allowing you to buy or sell up to 5 days.
• Life Assurance valued at 4 times your salary.
• Support for Private Health Coverage.
• Subscription to a Wellbeing service and Employee Assistance Programme.
• Contributory Pension Scheme via Salary Sacrifice.
• Salary Sacrifice options for additional qualifying benefits (e.g., extra pension contributions, EV purchase).

If you’re intrigued, submit your application now for a fast-track opportunity to join our Leadership Team.

Application Notice: Your privacy is important to us. You may be contacted via email, text, or phone during the recruitment process, which is facilitated by our talent partner, RR (Recruitment Revolution), under their legitimate interests. Please refer to their Data Privacy Policy & Notice on their website for further details.