Company Overview
Stockford Recruitment is a specialist IT & Tech recruitment agency based in the United Kingdom, operating across the UK, US and EMEA. Oliver Stockford founded SR after successfully working in the IT & Technology recruitment industry for five years. Over the course of the past five years, Oliver has cultivated a distinguished reputation by facilitating the growth of ambitious organisations through the provision of skilled technical software, data, and product talent on a contingent and team-building basis. The extensive network of IT and Tech professionals at SR facilitates swift connections between clients and candidates, expediting the process of introducing individuals to their prospective employers or employees. Embedded within our ethos are strong work ethics and unwavering commitment to empowering candidates and clients to realize their full potential. Our Core Values: • Passionate – Propelled by a sincere passion for facilitating connections between talent and opportunities. • Persistence – Showing resilience and determination to overcome obstacles and achieve goals for candidates, clients, and employees. • Accountability – Highlighting the responsibility and integrity needed in the recruitment process. • Collaboration – Emphasising the teamwork and partnerships necessary for success. • Excellence – Symbolising the ultimate goal of achieving high standards and quality outcomes. Areas of Speciality: – JavaScript Development – Blockchain – QA/SDET – .Net Development – Mobile Development – Product – IT – DevOps/Cloud – Java Development – PHP Development – Project Management – Data – Senior/C-Suite
About the job
Are you a tech leader ready to inspire, innovate, and take charge? Do you enjoy building great software and great teams? This is your opportunity to step into a leadership role where you’ll combine technical expertise with strategic thinking to deliver high-quality software solutions that align with business goals.
Why This Role?
- Own the end-to-end development process – from concept to deployment.
- Lead a high-performing team – mentor, motivate, and drive excellence.
- Shape the company’s tech direction – your ideas will have a real impact.
- Work with cutting-edge technologies – Java, Spring, React, TypeScript, Azure, and more.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Taking full ownership of features from design to deployment.
- Managing project timelines, ensuring smooth delivery without unnecessary pressure.
- Balancing feature development, bug fixes, and technical debt effectively.
- Driving best practices in CI/CD, testing, and DevOps.
- Building, leading, and developing an exceptional engineering team.
- Collaborating with stakeholders to align technical capabilities with business needs.
- Playing a key role in shaping the future of the company’s software solutions.
What We’re Looking For
- Proven experience leading software development teams.
- Strong Java and Spring Framework expertise.
- Full-stack development experience, including React, TypeScript, and system architecture.
- Passion for writing clean, testable code, with experience using JUnit and Test-Driven Development (TDD).
- Experience with cloud platforms, preferably Azure, along with CI/CD pipelines and Infrastructure as Code.
- Strong leadership skills, with a focus on mentoring and team development.
- Experience in Agile methodologies, including sprint planning and backlog management.
What’s in It for You?
- The opportunity to lead, innovate, and grow in a thriving technology-driven company.
- A chance to shape the future of a talented development team.
- A culture that champions collaboration, creativity, and technical excellence.
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