Head of Technology

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Are you looking for a new challenge?

Do you want an opportunity to join an exciting and rapidly expanding business?

If so, then this company would love to hear from you!

They are the market leading UK based specialist vape and e-cigarette retailer. They currently have over 150 stores across the UK with more store openings on the way. They are looking for an experienced Head of Technology to join their growing business.

Main Responsibilities:

- Undertaking high level technical projects & design oversight for multiple departmental stakeholders within the business

- Leading a team with varying levels of IT knowledge and backgrounds to deliver day-to-day

- Understanding and having a good working knowledge of retail and supply chain business requirements

- Responsible for the design, execution and implementation of technical projects and applications

- Being the main focal point for each stakeholder, with the ability to deliver a technical roadmap to an audience of varying levels of technical knowledge & expertise

- Working closely with Directors and Department Heads to find technical solutions that further the needs of the business or create more efficient ways of operating

- Ensuring that all projects are adequate to form part of the long-term strategic goals of the relevant department and wider organisation

- Identifying strategic opportunities for growth through technology & supporting the development of the Company's' technological roadmap in an efficient and deliverable fashion

- Delivering key information to Directors & Stakeholders in regularly chaired meetings, where it is crucial to make sure all parties have a clear understanding and expectation of the projects being worked on and the end product that will be delivered

The ideal candidate will have:

- Proven track record in delivering large scale technological projects, from web development, to mobile and/or desktop based applications (>10 years)

- Proven track record as a Head of Technology

- Experience working on integration technologies, cloud platforms, information security, and a solid understanding of API design and frameworks, API gateways, API security & auditing, etc.

- Hands-on experience in delivery frameworks - Agile and Waterfall

- Degree in either Computer Science, Software Engineering, Web Design & Development, Engineering or Mathematics

- Proven track record of leading a diverse team of varying expertise

- High level of knowledge, competence and experience in network security & infrastructure, encryption & data retention policies, as well as data protection requirements and safe data storage & processing

- Knowledge & hands-on experience in web application frameworks and database management systems, including SQL, MSQL & Python

- A problem-solving attitude and exceptionally high attention to detail

- Excellent communication skills

- The ability to show proficient time & people management

Reward:

- Salary up to £55,000 depending on experience