Software Development Manager (C++) - Graphs & Data Visualizations

SAS; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading software company is seeking a Software Development Manager (C++) to lead a team in Glasgow. The role involves managing software projects, ensuring high-quality deliverables, and mentoring team members. Ideal candidates have over 8 years of experience in software development, strong technical skills in C++, and project management expertise. This position offers a hybrid work model with a focus on innovation in data visualization.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years in software development, including managerial experience.
• Proven expertise with C++, C, or Java.
• Experience overseeing the product development life cycle.

Responsibilities

• Organize and lead the team to deliver high-quality, scalable software.
• Manage project scoping, scheduling, and reporting.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to team members.

Skills

C++

Data visualization

Project management

Communication

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline

Tools

GitHub

Jira

Job description

Overview

Software Development Manager (C++) - Graphs & Data Visualizations - Hybrid

Nice to meet you!

We’re a leader in data and AI. Through our software and services, we inspire customers around the world to transform data into intelligence - and questions into answers.

We’re also a debt-free multi-billion-dollar organization on our path to IPO-readiness. If you're looking for a dynamic, fulfilling career coupled with flexibility and world-class employee experience, you'll find it here.

About the job

The Graph team is looking for a Software Development Manager to lead a talented team in Glasgow, Scotland who will work closely with the larger Graph team in Cary, N.C., USA. The manager will collaborate with other dedicated engineers who are passionate about data visualization and committed to delivering high-quality software.

Our team is dedicated to designing and developing data visualization libraries optimized for portability and seamless integration across diverse SAS applications, including Model Studio, Visual Analytics, Mobile BI for iOS and Android, Customer Intelligence, Intelligent Decisioning, and Data Maker. These solutions are utilized across multiple industries and diverse use cases, requiring our teams to address complex challenges related to code generation, parallel computing, memory optimization, user interface design, networking, database management, and algorithm development.

Responsibilities

• Organize, develop, prioritize and assign resources to deliver high quality, testable and scalable software solutions within established timelines, while adhering to R&D best practices and processes.
• Manage and lead project scoping and scheduling; track progress of individual tasks and alert executive management and stakeholders of concerns meeting schedules, while following established R&D standards.
• Provide technical leadership as appropriate for projects and to the team through mentoring, training and managing the activities of the team.
• Manage all aspects of the department including teamwork, performance management, feedback, professional growth through collaboration with SAS human resources, SAS education and executive leadership.
• Ensure the veracity of design and technical documentation to satisfy both internal and external customers.
• Ensure all applicable security policies and processes are followed to support the organization’s secure software development goals.
• Be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining an enterprise-grade data visualization framework and library utilizing C++.
• Contribute to the creation of data visualization components by taking technical requirements and implementing them, identifying and resolving bugs, performing thorough testing, refining features, and delivering software demonstrations.
• Develop and maintain automated systems dedicated to ensuring quality assurance and performance analysis.
• Provide comprehensive support to internal users regarding API and software utilization through coding examples, detailed documentation, and informative presentations.
• Demonstrate expertise in developing cross-platform C++ libraries and advanced large-scale data visualization solutions.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of professional experience in software development, including at least one year in a managerial, supervisory, or project leadership capacity.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related quantitative discipline.
• Proven expertise with C++, C, or Java.
• Experience with GitHub, and Jira or other common software workflow tools.
• Comprehensive knowledge of data structures, advanced programming practices, and software architecture.
• Demonstrated experience overseeing the full product development life cycle and effectively managing project timelines and deliverables.
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to collaborate, influence, and provide guidance across all organizational levels.
• Adept at leading teams in dynamic, fast-paced environments, with a strong ability to adapt to evolving priorities and drive continuous improvement.
• Equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered in place of the above qualifications.
• Right to work in the UK
• You’re curious, passionate, authentic and accountable. These are our values and influence everything we do.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrates an interest in data visualization
• Experience working with Git
• Has knowledge of 2D and 3D computer graphics techniques
• Experience working with Git

Diversity and Inclusion

At SAS, it’s not about fitting into our culture – it’s about adding to it. We believe our people make the difference. Our diverse workforce brings together unique talents and inspires teams to create amazing software that reflects the diversity of our users and customers. Our commitment to diversity is a priority to our leadership, all the way up to the top; and it’s essential to who we are. To put it plainly: you are welcome here.

Additional Information

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