People-First Software Development Manager (Azure/AI)
Pico Technology
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Job summary
Pico Technology seeks a Software Development Manager to lead a multidisciplinary team in Manchester. You will coach developers and testers, bridge business goals with engineering delivery, and maintain cutting-edge desktop, AI, and Azure solutions.
You’ll stay hands-on to review architectures, ensure high-quality delivery, and remove blockers in a fast-paced, autonomous environment. You will drive engineering throughput as Scrum Master, advance CI/CD tooling, and oversee daily office operations.
Qualifications
- Proven leadership in a multidisciplinary software team and coaching mindset.
- Deep technical expertise in Microsoft Azure and C# development.
- Experience with AI/ML integration and robust testing practices.
- Hands-on with CI/CD pipelines using Git, Jira and Azure DevOps.
- Strong knowledge of Agile SDLC and balancing technical debt with business value.
Responsibilities
- Lead and empower a multidisciplinary team with regular 1:1s and career support.
- Review architectures, participate in code reviews and assess security risks.
- Act as Scrum Master to drive throughput and on-time delivery.
- Roll out advanced CI/CD tooling and modern engineering practices.
- Oversee day-to-day office operations in the Manchester venue.
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Job description
Pico Technology seeks a Software Development Manager to lead a multidisciplinary team in Manchester. You will coach developers and testers, bridge business goals with engineering delivery, and maintain cutting-edge desktop, AI, and Azure solutions.
You’ll stay hands-on to review architectures, ensure high-quality delivery, and remove blockers in a fast-paced, autonomous environment. You will drive engineering throughput as Scrum Master, advance CI/CD tooling, and oversee daily office operations.
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