Development Manager (Integrations Team)

CloudPay; Andover; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

WFH Allowance

Private Medical Insurance

Cycle to Work

Job summary

CloudPay is seeking an experienced Development Manager to lead our Integrations Team. You will oversee design, development and maintenance of integration solutions, ensuring seamless data flow with client and partner systems.

You have 5+ years in software development with integrations and APIs, and at least 2 years in people leadership. This role offers a UK-based hybrid working arrangement and a strong focus on delivering scalable, secure, reliable integrations.

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of software development with a focus on integrations and APIs.
• 2+ years in a leadership or management role.
• Strong understanding of integration patterns, protocols (REST, SOAP, SFTP, EDI).
• Proficiency in at least one modern programming language (Java, C#, Python, Go).
• Experience with cloud-based integration platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
• Solid understanding of SQL and NoSQL databases and data modeling.
• Experience with agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban).
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of engineers focused on integration solutions.
• Oversee the full software development lifecycle for integration projects.
• Collaborate with product management and architects to define specs and timelines.
• Promote best practices: code reviews, automated testing, CI/CD, documentation.
• Ensure scalability, reliability, security, and performance of integrations.
• Provide technical guidance on integration technologies and patterns.

Skills

Leadership

Software engineering

APIs

REST

SOAP

CI/CD

Cloud platforms

Databases

Education

Degree in Computer Science/Software Engineering or related

Tools

AWS Integration Services

Azure Integration Services

Google Cloud Integration

Job description

Our Vision

To be the world's most trusted global payroll partner, simplifying pay for all employees.

About This Job Opportunity

Our Vision

To be the world's most trusted global payroll partner, simplifying pay for all employees.

Our Mission

Empowering global workforces with seamless, compliant, and innovative payroll and payment solutions, enabling businesses to thrive in a connected world.

Our People

Our fundamental beliefs at CloudPay are built on core values of professionalism, passion, empowerment, innovation, and teamwork. We value our employees and strive to create a great workplace where everyone is valued, heard, inspired, and encouraged to bring their authentic selves to work. We're committed to providing an excellent employee experience through fulfilling projects, empowerment to make a difference, and an environment that inspires innovation.

What Makes This Role Exciting

CloudPay is seeking an experienced Development Manager to lead our Integrations Team. This role is crucial for overseeing the design, development, and maintenance of our critical integration solutions, ensuring seamless data flow and connectivity with various client and partner systems.

You must already be living in the UK to apply for the role and have full eligibility to work in the UK.

The company will not sponsor a work visa for this position.

Main Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of highly skilled software engineers focused on building and maintaining robust integration solutions.
• Oversee the entire software development lifecycle for integration projects, from requirements gathering and design to implementation, testing, deployment, and ongoing support.
• Collaborate closely with product management, architects, and other development teams to define technical specifications, project scopes, and delivery timelines for integration initiatives.
• Drive the adoption of best practices in software development, including code reviews, automated testing, continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD), and documentation within the Integrations Team.
• Ensure the scalability, reliability, security, and performance of all integration solutions.
• Act as a technical subject matter expert for integration technologies and patterns, providing guidance and making informed decisions.
• Manage team performance, conduct regular one-on-one meetings, provide constructive feedback, and support professional development.
• Participate in the recruitment and onboarding of new team members.
• Communicate project status, risks, and dependencies effectively to stakeholders.

Experience Needed For This Role

• Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Proven experience (5+ years) in software development, with a significant focus on integrations and APIs.
• Demonstrable experience (2+ years) in a leadership or management role, leading a team of software engineers.
• Strong understanding of integration patterns, protocols (e.g., REST, SOAP, SFTP, EDI), and technologies.
• Proficiency in at least one modern programming language relevant to integration development (e.g., Java, C#, Python, Go).
• Experience with cloud-based integration platforms (e.g., AWS Integration Services, Azure Integration Services, Google Cloud Integration) is highly desirable.
• Solid understanding of database technologies (SQL and NoSQL) and data modeling.
• Experience with agile development methodologies (Scrum, Kanban).
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

About You And Our Core Values

• Taking ownership, working with integrity and respect
• Being a team player is key to our culture
• Solution and customer focused
• Great initiative with the goal for excellence in achieving results
• Dedicated to developing and always looking for continuous improvements
• Be creative, be committed, be engaged and enjoy what you do

United Kingdom Package And Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Competitive vacation allowance
• Calm app
• WFH Allowance
• Life Assurance
• Private Medical Insurance
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• EAP
• Eye Tests & Glasses Contribution
• Simplyhealth Enhanced Health Plan
• Pension Scheme
• Give-As-You-Earn (GAYE)
• Employee Referral Program
• CloudPay NOW
• Paid Volunteering days
• Marriage Leave
• Bereavement Leave
• Vacation Purchase Plan

CloudPay is committed to being an equal opportunities employer.

The CloudPay culture is built upon on five core values, from which we develop our service, our technology and our business strategies. Our fundamental beliefs are a promise to our employees, customers and partners, built on the core values of professionalism, passion, empowerment, innovation, and teamwork.

Glassdoor