Software Development Manager

JR United Kingdom; Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent software company is seeking a Software Development Manager to lead their engineering teams in Peterborough. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in software engineering, manage product lifecycle from ideation to release, and foster team growth. This role offers a chance to shape innovative cloud-based solutions and contribute to a high-performing team in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years leading software engineering teams.
• 10+ years experience in software engineering or enterprise architecture.
• Strong understanding of scalable system architecture.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop global engineering teams, ensuring high-quality product delivery.
• Provide technical guidance aligned with platform strategy.
• Champion DevOps and CI/CD best practices.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Collaboration

Attention to Detail

Cloud Services

DevOps

Tools

Microsoft SQL Server

API Design

AWS Cloud Services

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Client:

Spectrum IT Recruitment

Location:

peterborough, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

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Job Description:

Software Development Manager - .Net/C#Hybrid Working: 3 Days On site, Maidenhead

An award-winning software company at the forefront of digital payment services is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to drive innovation and technical excellence across its Agile engineering teams. This is a pivotal role offering the chance to influence product direction, lead technical delivery, and support the growth of a high-performing global team.

About the Role:

As an Software Development Manager, you will be responsible for the full life cycle of product development - from ideation through to release and ongoing support. You'll lead a global team of 4-10 software and test engineers, working in partnership with cross-functional groups including Product Management, CloudOps, UX Design, and others.

You'll play a central role in ensuring high-quality, scalable, cloud-first solutions while continuously enhancing SDLC processes, automation, and DevOps maturity.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and develop global engineering teams, including developers and QA engineers
• Manage a team (6-10), driving key product delivery
• Oversee planning and execution of deliverables, ensuring timelines, scope, and quality standards are met
• Provide technical and architectural guidance aligned with platform strategy
• Track and report engineering metrics, ensuring continuous improvement
• Drive hiring, coaching, and career development of team members
• Collaborate with Product Management on feasibility and estimation
• Champion DevOps and CI/CD best practices and drive automation
• Participate in design and implementation of cloud-grade, scalable services

Required Experience:

• 5+ years of experience leading software engineering teams
• 10+ years in software engineering, enterprise architecture, or DevOps
• Strong understanding of scalable system architecture, performance, and reliability
• Experience working with Microsoft SQL Server and managing production codebases
• Proficiency in API design and development
• Solid background in source code management and DevOps automation
• Experience managing capitalized software and team operational health (CapEx/Opex)
• Familiarity with AWS cloud services and migrations
• Exposure to orchestration, automation, and configuration management tools

What You'll Need to Succeed:

• A collaborative leadership style and strong communication skills
• High attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities
• A proactive mindset and a passion for coaching and mentoring technical talent
• A strong technical foundation with the ability to influence architectural direction

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking technology business in a key leadership role. If you're looking to take the next step in your career and make a real impact, apply now to be considered.

Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.