Software Development Manager

Pentasia; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the iGaming industry is seeking a Software Development Manager to lead a small, agile team. This role focuses on overseeing software development, ensuring project delivery aligns with the company's vision, and fostering innovation through emerging technologies in a flexible work environment.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Participation in a bonus scheme

Access to employee perks in a flexible workplace

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of software development and gaming technologies within online casino or slot games.
• Experience managing technical teams.
• Proficiency in Agile environments.

Responsibilities

• Manage cross-functional coordination focused on people leadership (80%) and occasional coding (20%).
• Oversee software development ensuring delivery aligned with product vision.
• Champion innovation and adopt emerging technologies.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Agile

Interpersonal Skills

Innovation

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Location: Manchester (Hybrid, 2 days/week in-office)
Type: Full-Time, reporting directly to the CEO

Main Responsibilities:
Manage cross-functional coordination with a strong focus on people leadership (80%) and occasional hands-on coding (20%). This position is central to the success of a small, agile team of 30 specialists developing premium online slot games, distributed via the largest platforms in the iGaming industry.

• Oversee end-to-end software development—guiding both technical and creative aspects to ensure smooth delivery aligned with product vision.

• Set up and optimize workflows, ensuring timely delivery through structured project management.

• Offer technical leadership through architecture insights, occasional coding, code reviews, and troubleshooting.

• Champion innovation and the adoption of emerging technologies to maintain a competitive edge.

• Utilize Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence) to manage tasks, track progress, and facilitate collaboration.

Desired Experience:

• Deep understanding of software development and gaming technologies within online casino or slot games.

• Demonstrated experience managing technical teams.

• Proficiency in Agile environments, with hands-on knowledge of Jira and Confluence.

• Excellent interpersonal skills with a strong ability to lead, mentor, and motivate.

Perks:

• Competitive compensation package.

• Participation in a bonus scheme.

• Access to a range of employee perks in a flexible and creative workplace.