Interim Software Delivery Leader

ARAG plc

Bristol

On-site

GBP 70,000 - 95,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

ARAG plc is seeking an experienced Interim Software Development Manager to lead our Software Development function on a 12-month fixed-term basis in the UK. You will direct multiple development teams across RPG, Visualfiles, .NET and Java, driving engineering excellence, governance, and CI/CD maturity while ensuring secure, resilient software delivery that aligns with business priorities.

You will assess the current environment, implement practical improvements, and establish clear processes and

Qualifications

Proven experience in a Software Development Manager or similar leadership role.
Experience leading multiple development teams across a range of technology stacks.
Strong understanding of Agile delivery methodologies, DevOps principles and modern software engineering practices.
Experience overseeing Azure DevOps, including Boards, Repositories and Pipelines.

Responsibilities

Leading and developing Software Development Team Leaders across multiple technology stacks.
Driving a high-performing, collaborative and customer-focused engineering culture.
Overseeing end-to-end software delivery across a broad application portfolio.
Championing Agile delivery practices, Azure DevOps governance and CI/CD maturity.
Managing application support, incident triage and continuous service improvement.
Collaborating with Architecture, Security, Solution Delivery and Governance teams to ensure solutions are secure, compliant and aligned with strategic objectives.
Supporting application stability, resilience and operational performance.
Managing third-party suppliers, technical dependencies and delivery risks.
Identifying opportunities to modernise legacy platforms and improve engineering capability.