Software Development Manager - .Net/C#
Hybrid Working: 3 Days On site, Maidenhead
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An award-winning software company at the forefront of digital payment services is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to drive innovation and technical excellence across its Agile engineering teams. This is a pivotal role offering the chance to influence product direction, lead technical delivery, and support the growth of a high-performing global team.
About the Role:
As an Software Development Manager, you will be responsible for the full life cycle of product development - from ideation through to release and ongoing support. You'll lead a global team of 4-10 software and test engineers, working in partnership with cross-functional groups including Product Management, CloudOps, UX Design, and others.
You'll play a central role in ensuring high-quality, scalable, cloud-first solutions while continuously enhancing SDLC processes, automation, and DevOps maturity.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead and develop global engineering teams, including developers and QA engineers
* Manage a team (6-10), driving key product delivery
* Oversee planning and execution of deliverables, ensuring timelines, scope, and quality standards are met
* Provide technical and architectural guidance aligned with platform strategy
* Track and report engineering metrics, ensuring continuous improvement
* Drive hiring, coaching, and career development of team members
* Collaborate with Product Management on feasibility and estimation
* Champion DevOps and CI/CD best practices and drive automation
* Participate in design and implementation of cloud-grade, scalable services
Required Experience:
* 5+ years of experience leading software engineering teams
* 10+ years in software engineering, enterprise architecture, or DevOps
* Strong understanding of scalable system architecture, performance, and reliability
* Experience working with Microsoft SQL Server and managing production codebases
* Proficiency in API design and development
* Solid background in source code management and DevOps automation
Desirable Skills:
* Experience managing capitalized software and team operational health (CapEx/Opex)
* Familiarity with AWS cloud services and migrations
* Exposure to orchestration, automation, and configuration management tools
What You'll Need to Succeed:
* A collaborative leadership style and strong communication skills
* High attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities
* A proactive mindset and a passion for coaching and mentoring technical talent
* A strong technical foundation with the ability to influence architectural direction
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking technology business in a key leadership role. If you're looking to take the next step in your career and make a real impact, apply now to be considered.
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