Software Development Manager

JR United Kingdom; England; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated Software Development Manager to lead and expand a growing team of engineers. This role offers the opportunity to shape technical strategy and team dynamics while working on a leading Aviation Navigation System. With a hybrid working model, you will enjoy flexibility while driving technical improvements and coaching team members. If you have a passion for leadership and a solid background in software development, this position is a perfect fit for you. Join a collaborative team and make a significant impact on the future of aviation technology.

Benefits

Uncapped Holiday

Full Benefits Package

Hybrid Working Model

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience managing software teams.
• Experience building complex software applications.

Responsibilities

• Manage and scale a team of engineers.
• Guide the team through delivery planning and retrospectives.

Skills

Team Leadership

Agile Delivery

C#/.NET

Strategic Thinking

Tools

Software Development Tools

Job description

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Client:

Foster Growth

Location:

lincolnshire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Posted:

10.05.2025

Expiry Date:

24.06.2025

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Job Description:

You’re already a Software Development Manager with 3+ years of experience under your belt, but you’re ready for more scope, more impact, and a team you can truly shape.

We’re looking for a motivated technical leader to manage and scale a growing team of engineers behind a leading Aviation Navigation System. You’ll step into a role with both day-to-day team ownership and input into broader technical strategy.

Due to the role’s nature, you must be a UK National with at least 5 years of residency (security clearance required).

Why This Software Development Manager Role?

• Expand your leadership scope—own the full team lifecycle
• Help set architecture direction and delivery cadence
• Join a growing business and shape your function from the ground up
• Lead a collaborative, autonomous team solving complex engineering problems
• Hybrid working model with 1–2 days onsite in Lincoln

The Software Development Manager role in a Nutshell

• Line manage a team of experienced engineers (currently 4, expanding)
• Guide the team through delivery planning, retrospectives, and architecture reviews
• Drive technical improvements in tooling, performance, and quality
• Coach individuals and lead recruitment/onboarding of new team members
• Contribute to high-level planning with stakeholders and product leaders
• Step in to support difficult technical problems or reviews when needed

What You Bring

• 1–3 years of experience managing software teams
• Experience building and maintaining complex software applications (desktop and C#/.NET preferred but all alternatives considered)
• Strategic thinking: able to balance delivery, growth, and process improvements
• Solid grounding in agile delivery and technical leadership

Package: £75-85,000+ Full Benefits Package included uncapped holiday.

Alternative Titles: Software Engineering Manager, Software Engineering Lead, Software Development Lead, Software Technical Lead

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