Head of Software Development

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Porto, PRT
In-Office
Senior level
Financial Services
The Role
Lead software development initiatives across teams in multiple locations, ensuring high-quality delivery and integration of AI tools. Oversee governance and stakeholder engagement.
Summary Generated by Built In

We are seeking an experienced head of software development to lead multiple IT initiatives within Corporate Functions.

This is a high-impact role requiring strong leadership, coordination, and delivery skills across a complex, multi-vendor and multi-location environment.

The Head of Software Delivery will lead cross-functional software teams across three international hubs, driving excellence in delivery, quality, and innovation.

This role is pivotal in shaping the future of enterprise platforms, including Dynamics 365 (F&O and CE), custom application development, and support operations.

The successful candidate will champion the adoption of AI tools, automation, and modern engineering practices to accelerate delivery and improve operational resilience

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Delivery Management

  • Oversee delivery across three development teams, one QA team, and one support/devops team.
  • Ensure timely and high-quality delivery of software solutions aligned with business goals.
  • Lead sprint planning, tech backlog grooming, and release management using Azure DevOps.
  • Drive transition to BAU and ensure robust Level 2 and Level 3 support, while implementing shift-left strategies for Level 1 support.

AI & Automation Strategy

  • Lead the integration of AI tools into development workflows, including test automation, monitoring, and intelligent case management.
  • Promote adoption of Power Platform’s AI Builder and other Microsoft AI capabilities within D365 environments, such as Copilot for Git HUB.

Quality Assurance & Technical Excellence

  • Own the technical backlog and vulnerability management strategy.
  • Ensure test automation is embedded in CI/CD pipelines and QA practices.
  • Champion performance optimisation, code refactoring, and technical debt reduction.

Governance & Compliance

  • Align delivery practices with internal audit, risk, and compliance frameworks.
  • Maintain role-based access, SSO, and incident response standards across platforms.

Stakeholder Engagement

  • Act as the primary point of contact for business stakeholders across finance, HR, and operations.
  • Collaborate with PMO, architecture, and analytics teams to ensure cohesive delivery.

Required Skills & Experience

  • Proven leadership in managing distributed software teams across geographies.
  • Deep expertise in Microsoft Dynamics 365 (F&O and CE), Azure DevOps, and Power Platform.
  • Strong understanding of Agile methodologies, test-driven development, and DevOps practices.
  • Experience with AI integration in enterprise systems (e.g., NLP, classification models).
  • Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and coaching skills.

Euronext Values

Unity

•        We respect and value the people we work with

•        We are unified through a common purpose

•        We embrace diversity and strive for inclusion

Integrity

•        We value transparency, communicate honestly and share information openly

•        We act with integrity in everything we do

•        We don’t hide our mistakes, and we learn from them

Agility

•        We act with a sense of urgency and decisiveness

•        We are adaptable, responsive and embrace change

•        We take smart risks

Energy

•        We are positively driven to make a difference and challenge the status quo

•        We focus on and encourage personal leadership

•        We motivate each other with our ambition

Accountability

•           We deliver maximum value to our customers and stakeholders

•           We take ownership and are accountable for the outcome

•           We reward and celebrate performance

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, gender, age, citizenship, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or any other legally protected factor. We value the unique talents of all our people, who come from diverse backgrounds with different personal experiences and points of view and we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect.

Additional Information

This job description is only describing the main activities within a certain role and is not exhaustive. It does not prevent to add more tasks, projects.      

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The Company
HQ: Europe
1,463 Employees

What We Do

Euronext is the leading pan-European market infrastructure, connecting European economies to global capital markets, to accelerate innovation and sustainable growth. It operates regulated exchanges in Belgium, France, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway and Portugal. With close to 1,930 listed issuers and around €6.8 trillion in market capitalisation as of end March 2023, it has an unmatched blue-chip franchise and a strong diverse domestic and international client base. Euronext operates regulated and transparent equity and derivatives markets, one of Europe’s leading electronic fixed income trading markets and is the largest centre for debt and funds listings in the world. Its total product offering includes Equities, FX, Exchange Traded Funds, Warrants & Certificates, Bonds, Derivatives, Commodities and Indices. The Group provides a multi-asset clearing house through Euronext Clearing, and custody and settlement services through Euronext Securities central securities depositories in Denmark, Italy, Norway and Portugal. Euronext also leverages its expertise in running markets by providing technology and managed services to third parties. In addition to its main regulated market, it also operates a number of junior markets, simplifying access to listing for SMEs. For the latest news, go to euronext.com or follow us on Twitter (twitter.com/euronext)

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