Senior Development Manager

i-Jobs; London; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Senior Development Manager to lead their development team in London. This role involves overseeing the software lifecycle, mentoring developers, and ensuring high-quality software delivery. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in software development and team management while being effective communicators, ready to tackle complex challenges.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in software development and team leadership.
• Strong understanding of software architecture and design principles.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of developers, promoting collaboration.
• Oversee the software development lifecycle, ensuring projects meet deadlines.
• Implement coding best practices for high-quality delivery.

Skills

Software development

Team leadership

Problem-solving

Effective communication

Agile methodologies

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Project management tools

Job description

Senior Development Manager

Location: Fleet House, 59-61 Clerkenwell Road, London, EC1M 5LA
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Duration: 2+ Months
Working Hours: Mon Fri, 09 00, 37 Hours per week
Pay Rate: £ 41.10 per hour
Job Ref: OR8491

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of developers, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration.
• Oversee the entire software development lifecycle, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and deliver new features and enhancements.
• Implement best practices in coding, testing, and deployment to ensure high-quality software delivery.
• Identify and resolve technical challenges, providing strategic direction to the development team.
• Monitor industry trends and emerging technologies to keep the team and projects up to date.

Person Specification

• Proven experience in software development and team leadership.
• Strong understanding of software architecture and design principles.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to make sound decisions under pressure.
• Effective communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Experience with agile methodologies and project management tools.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.

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