Software Development Manager

JR United Kingdom; Hitchin; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A digital marketing and software development agency in Hitchin is seeking a Software and Web Development Manager to lead multiple software projects. You will manage project scope, budget, quality, and resources while guiding teams with best practices. The ideal candidate will have experience in Magento, WordPress/WooCommerce, and Shopify, along with a strong technical background in AI, SQL, PHP, and Laravel. The role offers a hybrid working arrangement after the initial onboarding period.

Benefits

Excellent benefits

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading software development teams.
• Experience managing projects through the project lifecycle.
• Extensive experience with various frameworks and programming languages.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple software projects through the project lifecycle.
• Run structured discovery and scoping sessions with clients.
• Produce clear and comprehensive technical specifications.

Skills

Leadership of software development teams

Knowledge of Magento

Knowledge of WordPress/WooCommerce

Knowledge of Shopify

Web technology knowledge

AI knowledge

SQL knowledge

PHP knowledge

Laravel knowledge

Job description

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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.

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