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# Head of Software Development

- **Company:** Qurious Associates Limited
- **Location:** Exeter, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Data Analysis, Business Software, Software Engineering, Software Project Management
- **Published:** August 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2815034112-head-of-software-development

## About the Role

* Experienced in software management/leading teams
 * Understanding of compliance and audits
 * Degree educated
 * Budget management
 * Experience of modern cloud environments

## Description

This is without doubt, an excellent and unrivalled opportunity, that is rarely offered in the South West.

A leading software business in the heart of Exeter is actively seeking to hire a Head of Software Development. This is a full-time permanent role that attracts an excellent salary, bonus and superb benefits.

Reporting directly into the CTO and working closely with all teams, you will be responsible for all aspects that a 'head of' would undertake, such as;

 * Defining strategy for the business
 * The overall technical direction
 * Providing operational strategy
 * Analysing and defining processes
 * Working collaboratively with Pre-sales & sales to ensure equal focus
 * Providing a strong technical direction in-line with the companies vision

You will need to have previously worked in a head of role and will have/be;

 * Experienced in software management/leading teams
 * Understanding of compliance and audits
 * Degree educated
 * Budget management
 * Experience of modern cloud environments

For more information, please contact Qurious Associates Limited, who are acting as an employment agency for the purposes of this vacancy.


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