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What do Heads of Developments do?

Heads of Development (in IT) are responsible for making sure that technology products and services work properly. It requires leaders who understand how to build and maintain successful and sustainable software applications, websites, and other digital products. Heads of Development need to have the technical know-how to manage development teams, develop strategies for software and website development, and foster collaboration internally and with outside contractors. They create plans for developing new products, keep track of progress on projects, and make sure that deadlines are met. They also test the products to make sure they work correctly before they are released to the public. Heads of Development help make sure that technology works how it should!

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What makes great Heads of Development?

Great Heads of Development are individuals who not only understand the elements of software development, such as coding, debugging and system analysis, but also possess strong leadership skills. They must have a knack for both problem-solving and people-management, as well as an eye for detail and a commitment to quality.

They should be able to think strategically and prioritize tasks, while creating an environment of collaboration, open communication and feedback. They should be able to understand and reflect on the team’s performance and have a good understanding of project management processes.

They must also possess strong interpersonal skills in order to manage multiple stakeholders, such as developers, designers, product owners, and other leads. They should be able to motivate their teams, foster team spirit, and ensure that all members of the development team are on the same page with regard to goals and objectives.

Why are Heads of Developments in such demand?

Heads of Development are in high demand due to their critical role in the successful design, implementation and maintenance of software development projects. They possess a unique set of experience and skills, including technical knowledge, project management abilities and excellent communication skills, that are necessary for managing the various aspects of software engineering.

Heads of Development are responsible for setting and tracking project goals, ensuring that development teams have the resources they need to complete projects on time and within budget, and providing support as needed. They must also stay up-to-date on the latest software technologies in order to maintain an efficient workflow. Additionally, Heads of Development are tasked with mentoring junior engineers, managing key client relationships and ensuring the highest quality of code is produced. Therefore, they are key players in any software development project and are essential for achieving success.

How does alphacoders find qualified Heads of Developments?

What are the motivations of Heads of development? Because of the high demand for these professionals, many human resources professionals think about this issue. Head of Developments are rare, so headhunters are popular among employers. An experienced headhunter knows the key to finding the perfect candidate for a job is understanding their skills and motivation.

Heads of Developments are handling a lot of responsibility and must be masters of their domain. Therefore, alphacoders takes great care to select our prospects.

Our goal is to help you find your future Head of Development. We will identify the ideal Head of Developments for your project(s). A network of over 600,000 active contacts helps us achieve this goal. And yes - we understand what motivates Heads of Development!

Your benefits with alphacoders

Consulting at eye level

Goal-oriented briefing and consulting on an equal footing from start-ups to large digitizing corporations

Large candidate pool

Largest network for developers in the DACH region

Multi channel search

Ongoing development of algorithmized multi-channel search

Tested quality

Superior quality through optimized interview and software-supported selection process

Fast staffing

Swiftness through agile project planning and methodical approach

Experienced recruiters

Credible representation of our partners thanks to recruiters with development know-how

What our partners say about our cooperation

Marco Bofinger

Hr Management - Urban Sports Club

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CEO - GWA Hygiene

alphacoders has become an integral part of our tech recruiting. We have been working together for over 2 years now and have already been able to successfully fill several different positions in IT. As a startup, we very much appreciate the all-encompassing advice from profile sharpening to candidate selection and support in optimising our own internal hiring process. We are very happy to have alphacoders at our side.

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Deputy personnel manager

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HR Managerin — Soil & More Impacts GmbH

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Head of Human Resources - prophete

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CTO & Co-Founder — Closelink

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Director Human Resources — Ascendis Pharma GmbH

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Head of People & Organisational Development — Picdrop

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Abteilungsleiter Forschung / Entwicklung — PROSOZ

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CEO — Glambou

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