Software Development Manager

Must haves:

• Proven experience leading and developing teams
• 3-5 years' management experience
• Strong understanding of software delivery, workflow management, prioritisation and managing competing demands based on risk, impact and urgency
• Experience managing budgets, costs, resources and supplier relationships within an IT environment
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels and build trusted relationships across the business.
• The ability to manage challenging situations, negotiate effectively and resolve conflicts.
• Experience developing talent, identifying skills gaps and supporting recruitment, succession planning and team capability.
• Ideally come from a Software Development background and progressed into management

o 15% bonus

o 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and the option to buy 5 more days

o £6000 car allowance per year

o Private Healthcare

o Employee assistance programme

o Life assurance x3 salary

o Discounts with major retailers

o Enhanced family leave

o Electric vehicle lease scheme

o Cycle to work scheme

o SmartTech scheme

o A subsidised restaurant at the office

o 4% employer pension contribution

Summary

• Lead the Software Development Team
• Deliver tech solutions across the group

About Our Client

Our client is a UK Retailer and they are looking to hire a Software Development Manager to look after their internal team of 10 developers. This is a hybrid role with 3 days on site in Doncaster - although initially you would want to spend more time on site to get to know your team and the wider business.

Job Description

• Lead the application development team to deliver high-quality software solutions.
• Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of application development projects.
• Improve ways of working.
• Contribute to the teams AI journey.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure applications meet business requirements.
• Manage the software development lifecycle, including design, implementation, and maintenance.
• Ensure that development practices follow industry standards and best practices.
• Identify and resolve technical challenges to maintain operational efficiency.
• Support the integration of new technologies and systems into the existing framework.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to team members to enhance their skills and performance.

The Successful Applicant

Must haves:

• Proven experience leading and developing teams
• 3-5 years' management experience
• Strong understanding of software delivery, workflow management, prioritisation and managing competing demands based on risk, impact and urgency
• Experience managing budgets, costs, resources and supplier relationships within an IT environment
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels and build trusted relationships across the business.
• The ability to manage challenging situations, negotiate effectively and resolve conflicts.
• Experience developing talent, identifying skills gaps and supporting recruitment, succession planning and team capability.
• Ideally come from a Software Development background and progressed into management

What's on Offer

o 15% bonus

o 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and the option to buy 5 more days

o £6000 car allowance per year

o Private Healthcare

o Employee assistance programme

o Life assurance x3 salary

o Discounts with major retailers

o Enhanced family leave

o Electric vehicle lease scheme

o Cycle to work scheme

o SmartTech scheme

o A subsidised restaurant at the office

o 4% employer pension contribution