Software Development Manager

Noir Consulting; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking a Software Development Manager to lead agile teams in Peterborough. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in delivering enterprise applications with a focus on security and resiliency. Responsibilities include mentoring engineers, collaborating on software solutions, and driving team improvements. This role offers competitive salary and benefits in a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience leading development teams within agile environments.
• Deep technical foundation in the Microsoft stack including .NET framework.
• Familiarity with microservices, REST APIs, Docker, Redis, and cloud platforms (AWS/Azure).
• Experience in a DevOps-driven culture using CI/CD tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead agile development teams focused on delivering resilient enterprise applications.
• Collaborate with teams to deliver new and enhanced software solutions.
• Mentor engineers and build inclusive teams.
• Drive improvements and empower teams.
• Ensure successful delivery with a focus on security and resiliency.

Skills

Software Development Manager

Agile

Software Engineering Leadership

Product Delivery

Application Security

Identity & Access Management

.NET 4.8 & 8

SQL Server

Microservices

Cloud (AWS/Azure)

DevOps

CI/CD

Jenkins

Ansible

Stakeholder Engagement

Resilience Engineering

Full Stack Development

Job description

Overview

Software Development Manager - Enterprise Software - Peterborough / Hybrid

Key skills: Software Development Manager, Agile, Software Engineering Leadership, Product Delivery, Application Security, Identity & Access Management, .NET 4.8 & 8, SQL Server, Microservices, Cloud (AWS/Azure), DevOps, CI/CD, Jenkins, Ansible, Stakeholder Engagement, Resilience Engineering, Full Stack Development

Responsibilities

• Lead agile development teams focused on delivering secure, resilient, and scalable enterprise applications used by millions of users.
• Collaborate with architecture, design, infrastructure, and product teams to deliver new and enhanced software solutions across a complex technology landscape.
• Mentor engineers, build inclusive and collaborative teams, and shape the next generation of enterprise software tools.
• Balance strategy with delivery, drive improvements, and empower teams to challenge conventions.
• Ensure the successful delivery of software solutions with emphasis on application security, identity and access management, and platform resiliency.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience leading development teams within agile environments, ideally across large, distributed systems.
• Deep technical foundation in the Microsoft stack, including the .NET framework (versions 4.8 and 8), SQL Server, and service-oriented architectures.
• Familiarity with microservices, REST APIs, Docker, Redis, and cloud platforms (AWS or Azure).
• Experience in a DevOps-driven culture using CI/CD tools such as Jenkins or Ansible to support fast, secure deployments.

Environment and Culture

Our client fosters a dynamic and supportive environment, with a culture built on ownership, transparency, and continuous learning. You will be surrounded by curious minds, passionate technologists, and a leadership team that values innovation and long-term thinking.

If you’re excited to lead the design and delivery of modern enterprise applications while growing and developing exceptional teams, this is an opportunity not to be missed.

Location: Peterborough, UK / Hybrid working

Salary: £75,000 - £85,000 + Bonus + Benefits

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.