Our client is looking for a Software Development Manager to join their team! 

Purpose:
To lead and manage a team of talented developers while actively contributing to software development. This role requires a balance between leadership responsibilities and technical expertise to ensure successful project delivery, resolution of challenges and alignment with business goals. The manager will foster a collaborative
environment, contribute hands-on to the development of software solutions, and act as the bridge between team members and other business stakeholders.

Responsibilities:
Team Leadership and Management:

• Recruit and manage a high-performing software development team.
• Conduct regular performance reviews, set objectives, and support career development.

Active Software Development:

• Play an integral role in hands-on software development, creating new features, fixing bugs, and maintaining existing applications.
• Develop and deliver complex software solutions using languages such as JavaScript, SQL, C#, and Node.js.
  
• Participate in peer code reviews and provide technical mentorship to team members.

Project Oversight:

• Plan, execute, and oversee software development projects, ensuring timely delivery within scope and budget.
• Manage resource allocation and resolve conflicts to prioritise customer demands, bug fixes, and support issues.
• Act as the primary point of contact for project stakeholders to communicate progress, risks, and deliverables.

Technical Oversight:

• Define and enforce coding standards, development methodologies, and architectural principles.

Process Improvement:

• Develop and implement Agile/Scrum workflows to streamline software development.
• Identify bottlenecks in the development process and propose solutions to enhance productivity.
  

Qualifications Required:

• Completed 3-year Computer Science degree.
• Certificate in Agile methodologies or project management.

Experience:

• 6+ years of software development, with 2 years in a leadership or management role.
• Proven track record of delivering complex software projects in dynamic environment.
• Exposure to data science, AI, or machine learning projects will be advantageous.
• Familiarity with ITIL practices and principles.

Technical Skills:
Strong technical background in software development using:

• JavaScript, SQL, HTML & CSS, JSON & XML, C#, Node.js, MySQL and PostgreSQL.
• Experience with front-end and back-end technologies, frameworks, and databases.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms and DevOPs tools such as Docker and Git.
• Knowledge of microservices architecture, API development, and single page application design.