Software Development Manager - OneFile

Harris Computer; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading software company in Manchester is seeking a Software Development Manager to lead and mentor technical teams in a hybrid work environment. The role requires strong Agile and .Net development skills, and a commitment to building high-performing teams. The ideal candidate will be passionate about technology and dedicated to creating a productive and healthy work atmosphere.

Benefits

Competitive salary

5 Personal Days leave

Annual Lifestyle Reward

Qualifications

• In-depth understanding of Agile software development lifecycles.
• Experience in commercial software development (web, cloud, enterprise).
• Experience in managing programs with complex dependencies.
• Experience of influencing and negotiating with product teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage, coach, and mentor technical delivery teams.
• Lead the delivery of roadmap items.
• Ensure the technical systems are maintained.
• Build trust across functions to maximize opportunities.

Skills

Agile software development

.Net development

C#

Angular

React

Job description

OneFile, a Harris Computer company, are recruiting for a Software Development Manager on a permanent, full-time basis, who will report into the Head of Software Development. The position is hybrid, with the expectation of working a minimum of two days per week from our Manchester City Centre office, off Deansgate.

The position is to manage, coach and mentor the technical delivery teams to maintain a healthy and productive technology environment whilst leading the delivery of roadmap items, ensuring the technical systems are maintained and the technology strategy is delivered.

This role is accountable for the architecture, delivery and mitigation steps for your assigned squad in order to hit our delivery commitments working closely with all relevant stakeholders.

What you will do

In performing this role your core duties and responsibilities will include, (but will not be limited to):

• Building trust across functions to maximize opportunities and reduce waste

• Empowering teams by creating an environment they can succeed in, using servant leadership techniques to inject purpose, autonomy and mastery

• Guarding the squads from everyday distractions and keep the focus on the team's true goals

• Proactively maintaining the standards, working practices and behaviours within the team

What we are looking for

Required Technical And Professional Expertise:

• An in depth understanding of Agile software development lifecycles and managing green and brownfield product engineering programs

• Up to date experience in commercial software development both in web, cloud and enterprise server development

• Experience in managing programs with complex dependencies

• Experience of staff goal setting, performance monitoring and career development

• Experience of influencing and negotiating with the product team to define backlog contents, delivering a balance of value, discovery and technical debt

• Strong .Net background preferably experienced with VB.net

Preferred Technical And Professional Expertise:

• Experience in managing continuous delivery cycles in Cloud first software environments such as Azure

• Experience of managing staff's health and safety, sickness, vacation and salary planning

• Experience with C#, Angular and React

The Person we are seeking

• You get excited by supporting, mentoring and developing high-performing engineers through regular 1:1s, continuous feedback and relationships with team leads

• You believe that diverse thinking produces better outcomes and you make sure that everyone's opinion is heard

• You have a history of teamwork and willingness to roll up ones sleeves to get the job done

About Us

OneFile’s story started in 2002, when husband and wife duo Chris and Susanna started a business from their Manchester home. Between them they identified huge inefficiencies in the vocational training sector and decided to work together to build a solution. 15 years later, we're now OneFile – the leader in the educational software sector with over 1.2 million users across the globe.

OneFile is an award-winning training eportfolio, assessment software, CPD tracker, reporting suite and virtual learning environment. We are 2 times Queen’s Award Winners for Enterprise:Innovation, most recently in 2022!

We pride ourselves on our ethical approach and passion for the learner and education. Employee recognition is big for us as is collaborative working.

At Harris, we strive to create a respectful and united environment where all members of our globally diverse community are empowered and have equitable opportunities to succeed.

Benefits

Harris offer an extremely competitive UK employee benefits programme. 5 Personal Days leave entitlement are granted over and above the standard 25 days holiday and bank holidays. Harris also offers all UK employees an annual Lifestyle Reward amounting £325 per annum/pro rata.

Supporting your application

Our recruitment process will comprise of interviews and, at times, a written exercise, an assessment day and/or a presentation. As an equal opportunities’ employer, we want to make sure we do all we can to make this a positive experience for you. If your application is progressed, please make us aware of any adjustments or additional support we can provide you with.