Software Development Manager - Cyber security - Hybrid role - Amazing opportunity
Excellent salary + Pension + Health + stock options + hybrid working - 2 days in the office per week.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Software Development Manager who is looking for a new challenge with an innovative global marketing leading company at the cutting-age of developing cyber security solutions.
Do you have strong leadership, project management experience and technical skills, with a background in agile methodologies and delivering secure, enterprise-grade software solutions if so read on for more details about this exceptional new vacancy.
About the role:-
My customer is seeking a highly capable
Software Development Manager
to lead and inspire software development and test teams. This role will oversee the development of their product suite, including bespoke software customisations and enhancements, ensuring high-quality delivery that meets both internal and external stakeholder expectations.
The ideal candidate will have strong leadership, project management, and technical skills, with a background in agile methodologies and delivering secure, enterprise-grade software solutions.
Responsibilities:-
* Lead and manage software development and test teams for assigned products and projects.
* Ensure adherence to the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and Intercede business processes.
* Serve as Scrum Master to drive sprints, manage releases, and remove technical blockers.
* Provide weekly progress updates, resource plans, and risk mitigation strategies.
* Collaborate with Product Management, Engineering, Professional Services, and Pre-Sales to align development efforts.
* Maintain high performance standards through coaching, mentoring, and structured performance reviews.
* Act as an escalation point and be accountable for delivery, quality, and performance.
* Contribute to continuous improvement in team processes, tooling, and practices.
* Support career development and succession planning for team members.
* Experience required
* Degree in Software Engineering or related discipline.
* Minimum of 5+ years in a software leadership or management role.
* Proven experience leading software teams of 20+ developers/testers.
* Strong software engineering background with an understanding of modern coding standards, patterns, and tools.
* Demonstrated success delivering complex software projects on time and within budget.
* Hands-on experience with Agile/Scrum, sprint planning, backlog grooming, and release management.
* Proficiency in risk management, resource allocation, and stakeholder communication.
* Knowledge of secure software development practices essential with any experience of the cybersecurity industry desirable.
* Understanding of ISO 9001 / ISO 27001 quality standards.
* A background in C# or C++ preferred.