Head of Development – Tebex

Description 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, helping our teams stay nimble, focused, and aligned as Tebex continues to scale. Reporting to the Head of Technology, you’ll lead 15–20 developers through five direct-report lead developers and shape how our teams build, collaborate, and deliver world-class solutions. 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 that got us here. It’s a chance to help shape robust, secure, and scalable technology for the thousands of game studios and in-game creators we power. 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. You’ll mentor teams on AI-enabled workflows, optimize tooling across the development cycle, and make sure AI remains a practical multiplier for our developers. Our core platform currently leverages PHP/Laravel and Vue.js, but we believe in using the best tool for the job. You’ll help execute a Node.js pilot program, evaluating how an expanded toolkit can improve technical performance, future-proof hiring, and give our teams a more flexible, modern engineering ecosystem. So if you’re a technical leader who can balance complex architectural puzzles with people-focused leadership, unblock teams without micromanaging, and guide a major platform evolution without losing momentum – come join the guild. This role is remote, but you’ll need to be based in the UK and eligible to work full-time. Responsibilities In this role, you will: 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 Nod