Software Development Manager

Zenergi; England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology services company based in Southampton is seeking an experienced Software Development Manager. The role involves leading a team to develop and scale a SaaS platform and ensuring high-quality product delivery. Key skills include C#, .NET, and Azure. The company offers benefits such as a rewards scheme and volunteering opportunities.

Benefits

Zen Points scheme

Perkbox discounts

Volunteering opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience building SaaS products from the ground up.
• Experience managing small development teams while remaining hands-on.
• Solid understanding of modern software development practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow the development team.
• Drive the design of the product portal.
• Ensure performance and security of cloud-based systems.

Skills

Building SaaS products

Team management

Software development practices

Cloud architecture

Excellent communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in computing or equivalent

Tools

C#

.NET

Azure

Job description

Software Development Manager

Department: Information Technology

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Southampton

Reporting To: Chief Technology Officer

Description

As part of our continued growth, we are looking to scale our recently launched customer portal into a fully fledged SaaS platform, transforming the way we deliver services and value to our customers. While we remain a services-lead company, we believe technology and data are becoming our product, and this role is central to that evolution.

We’re seeking an experienced Software Development Manager to own product delivery of our SaaS solution and lead a small but high-performing team of three developers. This team supports both the ongoing development of our customer portal and key internal line-of-business applications.

This is a unique opportunity to take real ownership, shaping and scaling innovative digital solutions that drive measurable impact for our customers, while helping us define the future of technology within our organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and grow the development team
• Drive the design of our portal and other key LOB applications
• Remain technically involved and hands-on, particularly in C#, .NET, and Azure
• Review and continuously improve engineering best practices: Agile/Scrum, CI/CD pipelines, and code quality standards
• Collaborate cross-functionally with product and business stakeholders to translate requirements into solutions
• Ensure performance, security, and reliability of cloud-based systems
• Act as both a technical leader and mentor, fostering a culture of innovation and accountability

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Skills

• Proven experience building SaaS products from the ground up
• Experience managing and mentoring small development teams while remaining technically hands-on
• Solid understanding of modern software development practices, cloud architecture, and Agile delivery
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work closely with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• A problem solver who thrives in a scaling environment where you make a real impact

Knowledge & Qualifications

• Solid technical foundation with deep proficiency in C#, .NET and Azure cloud services
• Bachelor's degree in computing or equivalent hands-on experience in software development

Benefits

Here at Zenergi, we like to reward our team in numerous ways to show our appreciation for their hard work. From our Zen Points scheme, which allows people to claim points in exchange for shopping vouchers to Perkbox which allows you to obtain discounts at retailers. We also provide opportunities for volunteering and charity events to help our team fulfil personal objectives and to give back to the community.