Software Development Manager

ITSS Recruitment Ltd; England; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A digital marketing and software development agency in Hitchin is looking for a Software and Web Development Manager to oversee software projects and lead development teams. The ideal candidate should have strong experience with Magento, WordPress, and Shopify, along with proficiency in SQL, PHP, and Laravel. This is a hybrid role after an initial full-time period in the office, offering a competitive salary of up to £65,000 plus excellent benefits.

Benefits

Excellent benefits

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading software development teams.
• Extensive experience with eCommerce platforms.
• Strong knowledge of SQL, PHP, and Laravel.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple software projects through the project lifecycle.
• Oversee supplier management, project scope, budget, quality, and resources.
• Run structured discovery and scoping sessions with clients.

Skills

Leading software development teams

Knowledge of Magento

Knowledge of WordPress/WooCommerce

Knowledge of Shopify

Understanding of web technology

Knowledge of AI

SQL

PHP

Laravel

Job description

Software and Web Development Manager - Hitchin - Hybrid based after initial period - Digital marketing and software development agency - up to £65,000 + Excellent benefits

They are a full-service digital agency that elevates businesses through digital transformation. Their specialities lie in software development, eCommerce, customer experience and digital marketing

The main purpose of this role is to manage multiple software projects through the project life cycle, being responsible for supplier management, project scope, budget, quality and resources.

You will need proven experience leading software development teams and knowledge of Magento, WordPress / WooCommerce and Shopify along with knowledge of web technology, AI, SQL, PHP and Laravel

You will be expected to run structured discovery and scoping sessions with clients, capture functional and non-functional requirements, and produce clear and comprehensive technical specifications. You will also guide internal teams by sharing technical best practices, ensuring consistent delivery across all projects.

The successful candidate will have extensive experience working with various frameworks and programming languages as well as managing in-house, external and offshore development teams. You will have worked with eCommerce platforms such as Magento, WooCommerce and Shopify along with platforms such as Laravel, PHP, and SQL. You will understand databases, website functionality and user experience.

You will be based in the Hitchin office full time initially based in north Hertfordshire and then hybrid once you have settled in.

Sponsorship will not be provided for this role.

We are interviewing currently so apply now for immediate consideration for the Development Manager position or contact Stuart Barnes at ITSS Recruitment for further information.