Software Development Manager (26258)

Due to growth, the company have restructured their technical data group and are looking to recruit a new Software Development Manager to take a lead role. This data group are central to the company and are divided into two parts – those who work with the data and those who develop the tools used to work with the data.

As a Software Development Manager, you would be leading a team to develop the software tools used within the data group, the wider company and other stakeholders. You would be part of the leadership team within the group to enable software projects are effectively developed and delivered. Your leadership will promote continuous improvement of auditable processes and working practices and help shape the strategy and roadmap for digital products.

Requirements:

• You’ll have demonstrable experience leading multiple agile software teams within a regulated environment.
• You’ll have a full appreciation and good understanding of the software development lifecycle, ideally for cloud applications.
• You’ll have experience of line management of junior and senior software engineers, and possibly other disciplines.

Whilst this is a non-coding role, it is expected that you’ll still be familiar with how software is written and put together, so that you can advise and mentor junior members of the team. Further, good communication skills to work with management and non-technical stakeholders is expected.

In return, an excellent remunerations package is available including substantial benefits. For qualifying candidates, relocation assistance is available. Hybrid working is also possible with a few days per week in the office expected. The company looks to support careers and promotes diversity in the workplace.

Keywords: Software Team Leadership, Line Management, Agile, Regulated Environment, Mentoring, Cloud Applications, Data Analytic Tools

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