Software Development Manager

Bright Purple; Remote; GBP 93,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A global software technology company is seeking a highly skilled Software Development Manager to lead their development teams across cloud and hybrid environments. The role involves mentoring engineers, providing hands-on architectural guidance, and driving the adoption of modern development practices. Candidates should have extensive experience in C# and AWS, with strong leadership abilities. This position offers an annual salary of up to £110,000, remote working options, and comprehensive benefits including private health insurance and generous leave policies.

Benefits

Salary up to £110,000

Remote working (UK/Europe)

33 days annual leave

Pension

Private Medical insurance

Private Dental insurance

Life Assurance

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in C# development and modern frameworks.
• Proven track record leading large software teams and delivering enterprise-grade applications.
• Hands-on experience in architecture, system design, and deployment practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and inspire development teams of up to 15 engineers.
• Provide hands-on architectural guidance for cloud and on-premise systems.
• Drive the adoption of modern development practices, CI/CD, automated testing, and secure coding standards.

Skills

C# development

AWS capabilities

DevOps

Agile methodologies

CI/CD pipelines

Excellent communication

Job description

Software Development Manager UK + Europe Remote

An international software business operating in the global energy, maritime and oil and gas markets is looking for a highly skilled and hands‑on Software Development Manager to lead the development of one of their key product streams. You will manage a globally dispersed team of engineers, taking ownership of multiple applications across cloud and hybrid environments, and play a pivotal role in shaping technical direction and delivery standards. This is a chance to combine technical leadership with hands‑on software development, ensuring high‑quality, secure, and scalable solutions are delivered on time, while also developing and mentoring a high‑performing team.

What is in it for you

• Salary up to £110,000
• Remote working (UK/Europe)
• 33 days annual leave
• Pension
• Private Medical insurance
• Private Dental insurance
• Life Assurance

What you ll do

• Lead, mentor, and inspire development teams of up to 15 engineers, fostering a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and high performance.
• Provide hands‑on architectural guidance for cloud and on‑premise systems.
• Actively participate in coding and system design alongside your teams.
• Drive the adoption of modern development practices, CI/CD, automated testing, and secure coding standards.
• Translate business needs into clear technical specifications and roadmaps.
• Oversee planning, prioritisation, and delivery across multiple projects.
• Play a key role in recruitment and skills development within the development function.
• Act as the technical focal point between development, Product, and Support teams.

What we re looking for

• Extensive experience in C# development and modern frameworks, with strong AWS capabilities.
• Proven track record leading large software teams and delivering enterprise‑grade applications.
• Hands‑on experience in architecture, system design, and deployment practices.
• Familiarity with DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and modern engineering tools.
• Strong knowledge of agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) and experience in improving team performance.
• Awareness of secure coding principles and automated code quality practices.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence and guide teams effectively.

This is a rare opportunity to work for a global technology company, combining strategic leadership with practical hands‑on development. You will help shape software strategy, improve engineering standards, and deliver projects that make a tangible impact across the organisation, all while leading a large, skilled team.

Bright Purple is an equal opportunities employer: we are proud to work with clients who share our values of diversity and inclusion in our industry.