Head of Development - Remote

2h2 hours ago

Overwolf

GB · Full-time · £100,000 – £130,000

About this role

We’re on the hunt for an experienced, hands-on Head of Development to lead Tebex through its next stage of technical growth. As our Development Guildmaster, you’ll bridge high-level technical vision with day-to-day execution and help our teams stay nimble, focused, and aligned.

Reporting to the Head of Technology, you’ll lead 15–20 developers through five direct-report leads, shaping how our teams build, collaborate, and deliver world-class solutions. You’ll also drive the Node.js pilot program, evaluating how an expanded toolkit can improve technical performance and modernize the platform.

Following rapid growth in both headcount and platform scale, this role is key to modernizing Tebex’s platform while preserving the high-velocity startup DNA. AI is already a meaningful part of how our teams work, and we’re looking for a leader who can help take that journey further by mentoring teams on AI-enabled workflows.

You’ll help execute a platform re-architecture, balancing complex architectural puzzles with people-focused leadership, unblocking teams without micromanaging. This is a chance to shape robust, secure, and scalable technology for the thousands of game studios and in-game creators we power.

Requirements

3+ years of experience in a senior leadership role, such as Head of Development, Engineering Manager, or similar.
Proven track record of managing 15–20+ developers and QA engineers, directly or indirectly.
Deep hands-on experience with PHP/Laravel to guide our foundation, and Node.js/TypeScript to lead our evolution.
Previous involvement in a successful platform transition, whether a language pivot, framework migration, or shift to modular architecture.
Strong ability to maintain business continuity during major technical transitions.
Deep understanding of AI-driven workflows and experience mentoring teams to integrate these tools into every stage of the development process.
Expert-level ability to manage the logistics of software delivery, including identifying project dependencies, removing administrative bottlenecks, and protecting developer flow.
Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to lead change, mentor veteran developers, and drive alignment across teams.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage a department of 15–20 developers across four teams, mentoring team leads and fostering a culture of high performance and no-nonsense startup agility.
Drive the technical roadmap forward, overseeing the Node.js pilot program and leading the execution of our platform re-architecture.
Own project coordination for the development teams, proactively removing administrative bottlenecks to maximize focus and flow.
Lead the next stage of our AI-first development journey by ensuring AI tools are thoughtfully embedded in our workflow and coaching teams to identify AI-driven efficiencies.
Take full accountability for the development department’s output, ensuring that the product roadmap is delivered on time and that all code meets high standards for stability, security, and performance.
Act as the primary coordinator during urgent technical issues and high-stakes deployments, unifying teams to drive decisive resolutions and clear communication across the business.

Benefits

Fully remote role, with flexibility to work from anywhere in the UK.
Opportunity to lead a major platform evolution while preserving high-velocity startup culture.
Be part of an AI-first development journey, mentoring teams on cutting-edge workflows.
Work with a talented, collaborative team in a niche gaming technology space.