Role: Head of Software Development
Location: Blackburn, BB1 2FA
Hours: Full-Time / Permanent
Salary: £85,000 - £100,000
Bonus Scheme: Bonus Incentive
Company: EG On The Move

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

Whether you’re looking to build a long-term career as we expand across the UK or seeking a job with top benefits, we’ve got you covered:

• Bonus Incentive
• Upto 15% Retail & Food to Go discounts including Greggs, Starbucks, Subway, Popeyes, Cinnabon, Sbarro & Chaiiwala
• Flexible Working Day (8am –10am start with an 8-hour workday)
• Free On-site Parking
• Waterside Café – Enjoy freshly prepared meals daily
• On-site Prayer and Ablution Facilities
• Employee Assistance program
• Support for mental and financial well-being
• Life insurance
• Legal Assistance
• Retail Discounts
• Learning & Development opportunities to support your growth
• Salary Sacrifice Pension

ABOUT THE ROLE

We’re looking for an experienced and strategic leader to take on the role of Head of Software Development. In this senior leadership position, you will oversee the end-to-end delivery of software engineering across our key platforms, including data, integrations, portals, mobile, and core applications.
You’ll take ownership of the software development roadmap, providing direction, mentorship, and support to a high-performing technical team. Your focus will be on delivering innovative, scalable solutions that align with business priorities, balancing project delivery with business-as-usual operations.
Reporting to the CIO and working closely with stakeholders and the PMO, you will play a pivotal role in driving architectural strategy, development best practices, and governance.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING:

• Lead and develop the internal software and data engineering teams across cloud data, integration, and application development.
• Own and prioritise the software development backlog in partnership with project managers and business stakeholders.
• Oversee delivery of Synapse pipelines, data interfaces, API platforms, and front-end portals across mobile and desktop.
• Manage BAU support for core pipelines and ensure service reliability, issue resolution, and continuous improvement.
• Drive agile delivery practices, sprint planning, and DevOps automation including CI/CD and IaC.
• Champion architectural standards, code quality, performance, and security.
• Provide technical oversight and governance for internal and vendor-developed software.
• Work with the CIO and senior IT leadership to align development capability with strategic business objectives.