Software Development Manager - Azure/.Net - Dorset

Mayflower Recruitment Ltd; Poole; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Mayflower Recruitment Ltd seeks an experienced Development Manager to plan, coordinate, and supervise the design, development, and deployment of Internet Business Applications in Poole, UK. You will mentor teams, provide technical leadership, and ensure projects align with business goals while collaborating with the Architecture team.

The role requires a 10+ year IT background, strong leadership, Azure experience, and proficiency with modern technologies such as React.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in IT or equivalent.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in Information Technology.
• Proven people management and leadership abilities.
• Extensive experience with Microsoft Azure.
• Familiarity with modern technologies, including React.
• Background in API-first or microservice-based environments.
• Knowledge of current information systems industry trends and technologies.
• Experience in Ecommerce would be a plus.
• Strong collaborative and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to establish, track, and achieve team goals.
• Experienced in hiring, training, and coaching personnel.
• Detail-oriented and highly organized, with effective multi-tasking skills.
• Prolonged language skills in English and local language and excellent communication skills across all levels.
• Professional demeanor and strong ethical standards.
• Maintains confidentiality and trustworthy relationships.

Responsibilities

• Manage development and deployment of new and existing applications.
• Develop, lead and motivate engaged work teams by hiring, training, and managing the software development team.
• Provide technical leadership and support to the wider Internet Business team.
• Ensure development projects meet business goals and resolve systems issues.
• Evaluate projects, recommend solutions, and improve existing applications.
• Research and recommend software products and services.
• Develop and implement team policies and procedures.
• Communicate progress and status to senior management.
• Represent the company professionally and maintain confidentiality.
• Stay current with industry trends and techniques.
• Works with minimum supervision and makes independent judgments.
• Flexible to meet the changing needs of the business and willingness to take on new responsibilities and assignments.

Skills

People management

Communication skills

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Multitasking

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT

Tools

Microsoft Azure

React

Job description

The role is to plan, coordinate, and supervise all activities related to the design, development, and implementation of the Internet Business Applications. The Development Manager is also responsible for maintaining, supporting, and upgrading existing application systems and software in collaboration with the Architecture team. This individual will apply proven communication skills, problem solving skills, and knowledge of best practices to guide Internet Business Development team on issues related to the design, development, and deployment of Internet Business Applications.

• Manage development and deployment of new and existing applications
• Develop, lead and motivate engaged work teams by hiring, training, and managing the software development team.
• Provide technical leadership and support to the wider Internet Business team.
• Ensure development projects meet business goals and resolve systems issues.
• Evaluate projects, recommend solutions, and improve existing applications.
• Research and recommend software products and services.
• Develop and implement team policies and procedures.
• Communicate progress and status to senior management.
• Represent the company professionally and maintain confidentiality.
• Stay current with industry trends and techniques.
• Works with minimum supervision and makes independent judgments.
• Flexible to meet the changing needs of the business and willingness to take on new responsibilities and assignments.

What We Are Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in IT or a similar field or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in Information Technology.
• Proven people management and leadership abilities.
• Extensive experience with Microsoft Azure.
• Familiarity with modern technologies, including React.
• Background in API-first or microservice-based environments
• Knowledge of current information systems industry trends and technologies.
• Experience in Ecommerce would be a plus.
• Strong collaborative and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to establish, track, and achieve team goals.
• Experienced in hiring, training, and coaching personnel.
• Detail-oriented and highly organized, with effective multi-tasking skills.
• Profound language skills in English and local language and excellent communication skills across all levels.
• Professional demeanor and strong ethical standards.
• Maintains confidentiality and trustworthy relationships.