Software Development Manager

Platform Recruitment; Rochester; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the Engineering Services sector seeks a Software Development Manager in Rochester. This role offers a competitive salary and a chance to lead a talented team in developing cutting-edge embedded systems. The ideal candidate should have strong leadership skills, a solid background in software development, and a familiarity with Scrum methodologies.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

Strong benefits package

Flexible arrangements

Qualifications

• Strong leadership experience managing software development teams.
• Hands-on experience with software design and development.
• Understanding of microcontroller architectures and communication protocols.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of 10-15 software engineers.
• Oversee project delivery and compliance with industry regulations.
• Ensure milestones and deadlines are met while managing risks.

Skills

Leadership

Scrum methodologies

Embedded systems

Software design

Tools

C

C++

C#

Job description

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Kent (Hybrid) – Software Development Manager – 80-85k (+ Bonus & Benefits)

This is a great opportunity for an experience Engineer to step into a management role or an experienced manager who has a good background working on high level embedded systems. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead a team of talented engineers in a dynamic and innovative environment, shaping software development processes and driving the evolution of cutting-edge products.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and mentor a team of 10-15 software engineers across multiple development projects
• Follow and oversee Scrum methodologies.
• Oversee project delivery, ensuring milestones and deadlines are met while managing risks and resources
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations, including EN54, UL864, ISO27001, and CE standards

Skills & Experience Required:

• Strong leadership experience managing software development teams within an electronic/embedded systems environment
• Previous hands-on experience with software design and development in C, C++, C# etc. With an understanding of embedded and cloud services.
• Expertise in Scrum methodologies
• Familiarity with microcontroller architectures and communication protocols (SPI, I2C, TCP/IP, USB, RS232, etc.)

Further Details:

This role offers hybrid working with 2-3 days per week in the office, flexible arrangements can be discussed. A competitive salary, bonus scheme, and a strong benefits package.

If you are a driven and experienced software leader looking to make an impact in a growing company, please apply with an updated CV.

Please note, no sponsorship can be offered for this role.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Industries

  Engineering Services, Software Development, and Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing

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