Software Development Manager

Proactive.IT Appointments Ltd.; Plymouth; Hybrid; GBP 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

Excellent benefits

Job summary

A leading technology organization in Devon is seeking a Software Development Manager to lead and mature their engineering function. This hands-off leadership role emphasizes delivery excellence and quality in multi-disciplinary teams. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of managing engineering teams, strong collaboration skills, and the ability to mentor engineers. The position offers a hybrid working model, with a competitive salary of up to £65,000 plus bonuses and excellent benefits.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading engineering teams in a software development environment.
• Strong focus on delivery excellence and quality assurance.
• Ability to mentor and foster a high-performing culture.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering delivery across multiple teams in a hybrid model.
• Ensure high-quality releases through strong engineering standards.
• Collaborate with Product and Technology leaders on project delivery.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Quality assurance

Collaboration

Continuous improvement

Job description

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Base pay range

🚀 Software Development Manager

📍 Plymouth, Devon, South West | Hybrid (2–3 days on-site per week)

💷 Up to £65,000 + Bonus + Excellent Benefits

We’re exclusively partnered with a leading technology organisation in Devon that’s continuing to scale. They’re now looking for an experienced Software Development Manager to lead and mature their engineering function.

This is a hands‑off leadership role, with a strong focus on delivery excellence, quality, and the day‑to‑day management of multi‑disciplinary software teams.

🔑 What you’ll be doing

• Lead engineering delivery across frontend, backend, QA, and offshore teams
• Ensure consistent, high‑quality releases through strong engineering standards and SDLC governance
• Collaborate closely with Product and Technology leaders on planning, prioritisation, and delivery
• Own release management and drive continuous improvement in software quality
• Support the safe and effective adoption of AI tools to enhance development efficiency
• Mentor and develop engineers while fostering a collaborative, high‑performing culture
• QA (Manual & Automation)

If you’re a delivery‑focused engineering leader looking for a role where you can make a real impact while staying close to the technical strategy, this is a fantastic opportunity.

Seniority level

• Seniority level: Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type: Full‑time

Job function

• Job function: Information Technology
• Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting

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