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The OpportunityAre you ready for a step up that will make a real difference, drive transformation and realise the ambition of our technical vision?

This is an extraordinary growth opportunity – take our platform and infrastructure vision to the next level with your ambition, innovation and technical insight.

Join our Senior Leadership Team as Head of Technology and drive the technical strategy behind our web platforms and mobile applications—our contractor-first solution serving contractors and workforce management businesses across the UK.

As one of four key leaders reporting to the Divisional CEO, you\''ll manage a team of 7-8 technical professionals and have direct influence on technical architecture, platform development, and engineering excellence for all our software products.

Indigo Group provide outsourced payroll, contractor engagement and compliance solutions within the construction industry.

We\''re the technology division of Indigo Group, leveraging deep sector expertise to build software solutions that solve real user and business problems.

Our mission is to build apps and tools that quietly help hardworking people and businesses handle money tasks and paperwork with less effort and stress.

What You''ll Own

Strategic Technical Leadership

Bolst Platform Architecture: Design and deliver cloud-native, API-first architecture for both contractor mobile app and client web platform (primary focus)

Platform Transition Management: Maintain optimal performance of existing systems while executing phased migration strategy to Bolst

Client Platform Development: Build web platform delivering contractor analytics and compliance visibility for clients

Team Leadership and Development: Build and manage a high-performing development team managing both growth and operational technical needs

AI-Accelerated Development: Leverage AI tools and automation to accelerate development cycles, improve code quality, and maximise productivity

Technical Strategy: Ensure all applications and platforms support current business needs and future growth requirements

What You''ll Bring

Technical Leadership: 3+ years leading technical teams with proven track record of delivery

Multi-Platform Experience: Experience managing both new development and legacy system operations

Azure/Cloud Expertise: Hands-on experience with Azure, microservices, and auto-scaling infrastructure

Platform Development: Experience building and delivering mobile-first applications and API architecture

DevOps and Automation: Strong background in CI/CD, automated testing, and deployment pipelines

Migration Expertise: Experience managing complex system transitions while maintaining service continuity

API Strategy: Experience designing and implementing robust API architectures

Performance Optimisation: Track record optimising applications for scale and user experience

Highly Valued

Experience within Financial Services Tech: Fintech, payments, or financial software technical background

Key Skills

Software Architecture: Expertise in designing scalable, maintainable system architectures

Strategic Thinking: Ability to connect technical decisions to business outcomes

Stakeholder Management: Excellent communication and collaboration skills across technical and non-technical teams

Data-Driven Approach: Proficiency with performance monitoring and analytics tools

Leadership Qualities

Strategic vision with hands-on execution ability

Strong decision-making in fast-paced environments

Budget management and resource allocation experience

Natural collaborator across functions

Senior Role: One of four functional heads in focused leadership structure

Direct Impact: Report to Divisional CEO with strategic influence

Growth Potential: Clear path for career advancement as company scales

Industry Position: Help define the future of technology in the workforce management sector

Our Values

In Indigo Platform we have a SOLVE culture. We keep it Simple, Open, Lead, Value, and Energy.

Work Environment: Hybrid Flexibility with 2-3 days in Cardiff office per week; Collaborative Culture; Innovation Focus; Modern Technology.

What we Offer

Competitive package with performance bonus opportunities

Pension – 3% employer contribution

Holiday – 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays), rising to 30 days based on service length

Holiday Trading – Purchase additional annual leave days

Health Cash Plan – Optical, dental and other health cashback options

Discounts and Rewards – Enjoy savings on shopping, travel, and more

Bike Scheme – Get a new bike and accessories through salary sacrifice

EV Car Scheme – Get a new electric vehicle through salary sacrifice

Financial Wellbeing – Information on financial planning and wellbeing

Training and Development – structured personal development programme

Let\''s get started. Apply now to join our transformation journey!

Target Start : ASAP

Application Review : Rolling basis - early applications prioritised

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know, and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Please note - you must have the right to work in the UK.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered. We believe that a range of voices brings value to our organisation, and we actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives. We welcome applications from all individuals regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation, in line with our dedication to a fair recruitment process. Our commitment to diversity is underpinned by our adherence to the Equality Act 2010, and we take active steps to ensure our workplace is free from discrimination and bias.

Employment type: Full-time | Seniority level: Director | Job function: Information Technology | Industries: Construction

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