Head of Development / Application Development Manager

About us:

Bulwork is the first IT recruitment agency in Bulgaria, with more than 25 years of stable presence in the market. The company has established a strong reputation for delivering high-quality services to both clients and candidates. We respect candidates’ preferences and strive to provide the best service by matching them with suitable and challenging career opportunities.

Our client:

Our client is a very stable and leading organization, part of a large international bancassurance group, with well-established practices across the Bulgarian and European markets. The company provides a broad portfolio of digital insurance products, services, and platforms and is currently undergoing major digital transformation initiatives.To support this growth, the company is expanding its technology leadership team and is looking to hire an experienced professional for its Sofia-based office:


Head of Development / Application Development Manager


The successful candidate will be expected to:

-Lead and oversee the design, development, and implementation of enterprise software applications.

-Define and execute application development strategies aligned with business objectives.

-Manage and mentor the application development team, driving performance and professional growth.

-Oversee end-to-end delivery of development projects, ensuring quality, timelines, and budget compliance.

-Ensure high standards of code quality, performance, and reliability through reviews and quality assurance processes.

-Collaborate closely with architects, product managers, business analysts, and stakeholders.

-Foster a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and best practices within the development organization.

-Plan and manage the development budget and resource allocation.

Key requirements for the role:

-University degree (B.Sc. or M.Sc.) in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Business Informatics, or a related field.

-3+ years of experience in a similar leadership or managerial role.

-3+ years of prior experience as a Senior Software Developer.

-Strong background in software development lifecycle management and enterprise systems.

-Solid technical expertise and people management experience.

-Good knowledge of Microsoft technologies (C#, .NET, SQL Server, Web APIs)

-Strong understanding of project and task management, quality standards, and software delivery processes.

-Strategic thinking, planning, and resource management skills across complex project portfolios.

-Very good command of the English language.

The company can offer you:

-Very good salary and excellent annual performance bonuses.

-Opportunities for learning and professional development, including internal and external training and certifications.

-Additional health, life accident, and pension insurance.

-25 days of annual paid leave.

-Sports card and food vouchers.

-Hybrid working model and flexible working hours.

If you are looking for your next professional challenge, do not hesitate to apply. Please send us your CV in English or your LinkedIn profile.

The confidentiality of all applications is assured. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
The candidates do not pay any taxes to the agency – the services are FREE OF CHARGE.
Bulwork Company LTD – IT Recruitment Agency (license No. 2107 from 01.09.2016 from MLSP)