Do you want to make a difference within the global transportation planning and design community? With offices around the world, Transoft Solutions is an international leader in the development of innovative and highly specialized software for aviation, civil infrastructure, transportation and operational professionals. In its 35th year and with over 50,000 users in 150 countries worldwide, the company's success is a result of our people, our innovative and highly sought-after products, and the exceptional customer service that we deliver.
We currently have an opening for a Manager, Software Development at our office in Birmingham.
About The Opportunity
The Manager, Software Development works closely with the Director, Software Development to lead the planning, execution, and continuous improvement of software projects. This role drives agile delivery, mentors and develops the team, and ensures high standards of quality, productivity, and technical excellence. By coordinating priorities, supporting product strategy, and fostering a culture of accountability and innovation, the Manager ensures that development efforts align with organizational goals and deliver exceptional value to stakeholders.
NOTE: This is a hybrid role where you will be expected to work a minimum of 2 days per week in our Birmingham city centre office.
Key Responsibilities
Plan and execute software development projects using agile methodologies, ensuring timely and high‑quality delivery
Coordinate, prioritize, and assign tasks, ensuring clarity of expectations and efficient workflow management
Contribute directly to software development efforts as required, including hands on coding, design, and implementation, to support delivery commitments, address complex technical challenges, and model engineering best practices
Establish, implement, and continuously maintain development processes, standards, and procedures to ensure consistent quality and productivity. Regularly evaluate and refine software development practices to identify improvement opportunities and drive operational excellence
Develop, mentor, and coach team members while onboarding new talent to support skill growth, performance, and career development
Collaborate with internal teams and partners, aligning priorities and supporting product strategy and roadmap execution
Maintain strong knowledge of new software products, updates, fixes, and technologies relevant to Transoft's solutions
Assist in annual departmental planning, including analysis, estimation, and resource alignment with the Director, Software Development
Assist with shaping strategic direction by providing recommendations on new software products, features, and technical opportunities
About You
Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, engineering or related fields
5+ years of experience in leadership roles in software development teams, demonstrating an ability to inspire and guide others
Broad and extensive knowledge of software development processes
Strong background in software engineering life cycle and best practices, including coding standards, architectural design, CI/CD and build processes
Comprehensive experience in developing and managing desktop applications using .NET, including database management, and C++/CLI experience would be an asset
Lead by example, establishing a culture of hard work, agility and accountability
Excellent communication skills to support product management team members and stakeholders with diverse backgrounds
Excellent time management and organizational skills to help thrive in a deadline-driven agile software development environment
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Experience with CAD, GIS, fast time simulation tools, or the transport industry would be an asset
About Us
We offer a flexible working environment that embraces both in-person and remote work.
We offer a number of employee programs and benefits focused on healthcare, retirement savings, rewards and recognition.
We are committed to providing professional growth and development opportunities.
We give back to our communities through global initiatives and donations.
We work hard, but we like to have fun too
At Transoft Solutions, we embrace diversity, as we strongly believe that our diverse backgrounds, coupled with our cultural and experiential differences make us stronger and better positioned to support our global customers. We are a collaborative group of individuals who value respect, professionalism, creativity, drive and compassion, and we pride ourselves in being a socially responsible company that does its part in making the global community a better place for everyone.
Candidates must be eligible to work in the country they have applied to work in. We wish to thank all applicants for their interest, however, only candidates under consideration will be contacted.