Richemont Development Team Lead
- Location
- West MallingKentUK
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Lead
- Department
- IT & Technology Systems
- Posted
- Jul 1, 2026
About Richemont
Richemont is one of the world’s foremost luxury groups, stewarding a distinguished portfolio of maisons across jewellery, watchmaking, fashion and accessories, including Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels, Jaeger-LeCoultre and Montblanc. As an employer, it combines the heritage of artisanal excellence with a forward-looking culture shaped by innovation, client-centricity and responsible business. Its global teams operate in an environment that values craftsmanship, entrepreneurship and collaboration, offering opportunities to grow within iconic maisons and group functions alike. Richemont attracts professionals who aspire to contribute to enduring luxury, preserving rare savoir-faire while helping define the future of high craftsmanship.
Development Team Lead at Richemont in West Malling – Lead and mentor software development teams in luxury retail technology solutions.
Role & Responsibilities
- Lead and mentor a team of software developers in the delivery of high-quality solutions
- Oversee technical architecture decisions and code quality standards
- Manage project timelines, resource allocation, and sprint planning
- Collaborate with stakeholders to define requirements and communicate progress
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement and professional development within the team
Qualifications
- Proven track record leading software development teams
- Strong command of software architecture and best practices
- Experience with agile methodologies and sprint-based delivery
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Knowledge of luxury retail technology stack or equivalent enterprise systems
Skills
Experience
5+ years in software development with at least 2 years in a leadership or senior technical role
Education
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related discipline
Workplace
The role is situated in West Malling, Kent, UK — conveniently close to London.
Culture
Richemont fosters a refined, international workplace where its Maisons preserve exceptional craftsmanship while benefiting from the strength and perspective of a global luxury group. As an employer, it values long-term stewardship, collaboration, innovation, and the development of talent within an environment shaped by heritage, creativity, and high standards.
About Cerulean
Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.
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