Head of Development

1 week ago

London, United Kingdom FAIRFIELD INN & SUITES OF SLC AIRPORT Full time

Become Novicell UK’s Head of Development

We are looking for a dynamic and experienced Head of Development to lead our software development team, deliver cutting-edge solutions, and shape the future of Novicell’s technology landscape.

A part of the team

Novicell is a leading digital consultancy that helps companies realise their digital potential. We combine technical expertise with creative innovation to deliver tailored solutions to our clients. Our diverse team of specialists works together with one goal: to create exceptional results and push the boundaries of digital development.

We are about 30 good people in our London office, and you will also have over 330 great colleagues across 7 offices in 5 countries. Our offices are in London, Barcelona, Copenhagen, Aarhus, Aalborg, Stockholm, and Oslo.

What you´ll be doing

As the Head of Development, you will:

  • Strategy and Planning : Ensure we have the right team in place for our current and upcoming projects
  • Deliveries – Development Team : Increase average hourly and billable rates through effective production, supreme quality, and high customer satisfaction.

  • UK Team Management : Actively participate in the Novicell UK management team and embody Novicell’s values.

  • Process & Innovation : Contribute to internal process and systems refinements, drive innovation with new ideas, and manage software adoption.

  • Development Team Management : Keep the team motivated, identify when new hires are needed together with our COO, ensure the quality of our technical deliveries, hold 1:1s for direct reports, and identify training opportunities.

  • Hands-On Client Work : Engage directly with clients to understand their needs, provide technical solutions, and ensure successful project delivery.
We are looking for you who is...
  • A listener who understands both customers and technical teams.
  • A communicator who can brief teams on the detail and communicate effectively with customers.
  • A translator who can relay solutions across business verticals.
  • Experienced with .NET, Vue.js, Azure, and Umbraco CMS.
  • Skilled in .NET Core/C#, Azure cloud (Azure web apps, Blob storage), DevOps deployment pipelines, Docker containers, and modern search technology (Elastic Cloud, Algolia).

Tech Stack
  • Excellent .NET Core / C# skills
  • Experience with Azure cloud (Azure web apps, Blob storage)
  • Setting up and working with DevOps deployment pipelines
  • Some experience with Docker containers is preferred
  • Experience with any modern search technology (Elastic Cloud, Algolia, or others)
  • Working experience with any CMS (preferably Umbraco)
Get a chance to work at a 'flink' and 'flittig' workplace

Here at Novicell we have replaced extensive employee handbooks and ancient rules with dialogue, responsibility, and trust. We encourage social interaction to create an even better work environment and it is our shared opinion that work must be enjoyable We strive to have fun while delivering the best results possible - why else devote so many waking hours together?

Novicell's motto is ‘flink" and "flittig" which is Danish for "kind" and "diligent". This means we treat each other well while providing the best possible service to our clients. More specifically this means we offer:

  • An informal organization with a large degree of freedom and flexibility
  • A creative and inspiring environment with the chance to influence the organization's development
  • A strong social culture with many activities and events
  • The industry's most "flinke" and "flittige" colleagues

Here at Novicell, you do not get extra points for being the last person at the office every day. We respect the difference between ‘’work time’’ and ‘’free time’’, therefore we encourage you to pack up at the end of the day, go home and do something else than working.

Salary and benefits

Salary

Competitive.

Location

We’ve moved to a shiny, spacious new office in Shoreditch where you will be based. Flexible working arrangements are in place across the organisation to ensure our employees are happy and productive.

Benefits

  • 7.5-hour workdays. As near to zero overtime as we (and you) can manage
  • Private health insurance (with access to private GP/Nurse)
  • "Study abroad" trips to Denmark, Spain, Netherlands, Sweden or Norway
  • Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve as days off on top of your statutory allowance
  • Annual summer company get-together in Denmark
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Serviced office with free fruit, snacks, coffee, beer, and all the trimmings
  • Excellent training and CPD opportunities
Practical Information
  • We are located at 21-33 Great Eastern St, London EC2A 3EJ
  • The role requires your onsite presence in our office in Shoreditch, London. You will therefore be needing a work visa or Right to Work in the UK.

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