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Software Development Manager - .Net, Azure and Web Services
Location: Hybrid / Remote – Wakefield (2 days a week on-site)
Are you a proven software engineering leader? Do you enjoy leading teams working on high availability web applications?
WRK digital are delighted to be shortlisting for a Software Development Manager to join an established LegalTech business in West Yorkshire. You'll be joining a talented team who are committed to creating a working environment and culture that is open and empowers colleagues, where everyone feels supported and can be their best selves.
As the Head of Software Development you will be responsible for developing, implementing and managing the Application development strategy and to lead on the technical solution designs and architectural standards to support the business’s short- and long-term business plan objectives.
The scope of the role includes leading the development roadmap for web applications that support the entire business, has an essential perspective both inside and outside the organisation (including the business and supply chain partners) and has a strong eye on technology developments both current and expected in the future within and beyond the Legal sector.
This role is accountable for designing and delivering high quality application solutions through direct line management of the internal development team of 6 Developers and Testing teams to achieve the businesses objectives, needs and requirements. In addition, it will include strong collaboration with both the Head of Digital Operations and Delivery Manager who together with this role, form the leadership team responsible for delivering a technology product and service environment which propels the business forward.
Required Technical Skills
• Strong experience in designing cloud-native applications and architectures.
• Strong background in API design and integration patterns.
• Deep understanding of Azure cloud services and modern deployment practices.
• Strong knowledge of development management tooling and approaches, including code control, collaboration, and test automation
• Extensive experience of management of deploying and supporting in-house developed applications.
• Strong knowledge and demonstrable experience in solution design and architecture (business and systems)
• A good understanding of Low Code technologies and the implementation within a business environment.
• Experience and understanding of cloud data architecture and solutions.
Additional skills
• Keeps abreast of technology developments with a curiosity to identify new ways of working
• Able to inspire business leaders and the wider colleague base on the use of current and future applications
• Experience of leading IT Development teams and Test functions
• Good interpersonal skills to be able to analyse situations against the bigger picture
• Strong influencing skills, cross functional collaboration with a focus on knowledge sharing
• Excellent Problem-solving skills
• Excellent oral and written communication
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work under indirect supervision
• Broad understanding of information technology topics
• Effective interpersonal skills and collaborative management style to include teamwork and team building ability
Salary & Benefits
There is a very competitive package with a starting salary of up to £90,000, alongside 25 days standard annual leave + bank holidays. There's an 5% Pension contribution. Its a 35 hour working week and the team take health and wellbeing very seriously. The role will be based from a West Yorkshire Head Office with the offer homeworking up to 4 days a week and flexible working that encourages a healthy work-life balance.
The team put a strong emphasis on personal development. Whatever your ambitions, the team are committed to helping you develop your skills and move ahead in your career journey. You'll be set you up for success with a brilliant induction and full training plan, all designed to get you up to speed quickly.
Next Steps
If you are a Software Engineering Leader who enjoys working with an organisation with ambitious goals please apply now for immediate consideration or contact James @ WRK digital for a confidential conversation about the next steps. It’s a short and to the point interview process with interview slots available in the new year.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Director
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Information Technology
* Industries
Legal Services and Software Development
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