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Software Development Manager required for a manufacturer of life-saving electronic solutions products. Part of a global group, this company offers rewarding careers, great benefits, and plenty of opportunities to grow in a supportive, energetic workplace. Hybrid working options (6 out of 10 days in the Rochester office).
Benefits include - Bonus, Pension, Life Assurance, Eye care, Employee assistance programme, cycle2work scheme.
We are seeking a Software Development Manager passionate about driving innovation in embedded systems, IoT, and cloud solutions. In this role, you will lead, mentor, and develop a talented team of software engineers, guiding them through product development while managing an existing portfolio. Your responsibilities will include shaping development processes, ensuring the timely delivery of high-quality solutions, and collaborating closely with other departments within the R&D team and the Project Management Office. By enhancing use of modern software management tools like Atlassian Jira, you will improve software quality, streamline workflows and boost development efficiency. Moreover, you will play a pivotal role in advancing cybersecurity initiatives, addressing the increasing demands of the market and continue to innovate.
You will be able to create great products that you can take pride in knowing have a positive impact in the real world.
Software Development Manager The Role
* Oversee Software Development Activities
* Collaborate with Principal engineers to guide the architecture and design of embedded (both bare metal and small RTOS environments), Linux, desktop, web-based applications, and cloud services.
* Manage the technical realization from high-level design to efficient technical solutions.
* Make key decisions to ensure solutions are robust, scalable, efficient, resilient, and secure.
Manage Project Delivery
* Work closely with the project management team to plan and prioritize software development projects, allocate resources, run sprints, manage risk and delays, and set clear timelines and milestones.
* Oversee the team's delivery of new software products, features, bugs, and general maintenance.
* Update stakeholders on project progress, activities, and ensure proper project governance.
* Conduct regular project reviews and provide status updates to key project stakeholders.
Ensure Quality and Compliance
* Align technology development with our quality standards and product specifications, especially regarding regulatory compliance and cybersecurity.
* Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements specific to fire alarm and life safety devices (EN54, UL864, ISO27001, CE).
* Implement best practices in coding, testing, and documentation.
* Develop and refine measurable software development processes to enhance efficiency and quality.
* Collaborate with R&D team section managers to improve development workflows.
Champion Continuous Improvement
* Promote high-speed iterations and measurable improvements in code quality.
* Encourage continuous enhancement of coding practices.
* Foster a culture of continuous improvement within the team.
* Champion internal processes and modern software management tools to product development.
Stay Updated with Industry Trends
* Keep abreast of the latest industry trends, technologies, and best practices in software engineering.
* Play a pivotal role in shaping technical product roadmaps.
* Act as a product specialist.
* Represent the business on regulatory boards where applicable.
Requirements
* Proven management experience leading a software development team of 10-15 engineers, ideally within a regulated electronic product segment.
* Degree in Engineering, preferably with a Software focus.
* Strong skills in C, C++, C#, .NET, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and frameworks like React or Angular.
* Experience with embedded architectures, communication technologies, and hardware interfaces.
* Excellent communication, analytical, and documentation skills.
* Experience in regulatory compliance and security standards such as ISO9001, ISO27001/NIST.
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