Software Engineering Manager
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We are looking for an experienced Software Development Manager to lead our clients in-house development team and drive the creation of high‑quality, scalable software solutions.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys blending technical leadership with hands‑on development.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead, mentor and develop a team of software engineers.
* Foster a supportive, collaborative and innovative working culture.
* Oversee performance reviews, training and professional development.
Technical Ownership
* Architect and design reliable, scalable software solutions.
* Lead on coding standards, system architecture and technical best practices.
* Oversee the full software development lifecycle from planning to deployment and maintenance.
Project Delivery & Strategy
* Collaborate with stakeholders to define project objectives and requirements.
* Translate business needs into robust technical solutions.
* Create and maintain a development roadmap that supports long‑term goals.
* Manage timelines, resources and prioritisation across multiple active projects.
Quality & Continuous Improvement
* Ensure code quality through reviews, testing processes and documentation standards.
* Identify opportunities to enhance system performance, maintainability and reliability.
* Keep up to date with emerging technologies and assess their relevance to future development.
Operational Support
* Monitor system health and ensure applications run smoothly.
* Lead bug resolution, troubleshooting and continuous optimisation.
* Provide technical guidance to internal teams when required.
Skills & Experience
* Technical Requirements
* Strong programming background in C#.
* Deep experience with the Microsoft .NET ecosystem.
* Proficient with SQL Server.
* Good working knowledge of Azure and .NET Core.
* Familiarity with Visual Studio, MVC, ASP.NET, Entity Framework, DevOps tools and Maui.
* Experience integrating additional technologies such as barcoding, wireless systems or IoT is an advantage.
* Leadership & Professional Skills
* 5+ years’ experience in software development, with at least 2 years in a leadership or management capacity.
* Proven success delivering complex software projects end‑to‑end.
* Excellent communication skills with the ability to work across technical and non-technical teams.
* Strong organisational and decision‑making skills.
* Ability to balance strategic planning with hands‑on technical involvement.
* Personal Qualities
* Proactive problem solver with a focus on continuous improvement.
* Strong sense of ownership and accountability.
* Enjoys working in a supportive, collaborative environment.
* Passionate about building high‑quality, user‑focused software.
Seniority level
Director
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
Staffing and Recruiting
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