Software Development Manager (Python)

Ashdown Group; Islington; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established business in the UK is seeking an accomplished Software Development Manager. You will lead a small team and act as the technical authority, architecting solutions using Python. This hybrid role offers the flexibility to work remotely while maintaining a presence at the office. Ideal candidates should have strong analytical and leadership skills along with proven experience in software development management.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a software development manager.
• Passion for technology and desire to lead and mentor a team.
• Strong analytical thinking and people skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a small in-house development team.
• Act as technical authority and solutions architect on software written in Python.
• Architect solutions and lead technical designs for APIs and data pipelines.

Skills

Lead and mentor a development team

Architect solutions using Python

Experience with AWS

Tools

Python (FastAPI / Flask)

AWS

MongoDB

Job description

Overview

A well-established business is looking for an accomplished an accomplished Software Development Manager with a passion for building robust, scalable and secure systems using Python, to join its team. Please note, this role is Outside IR35. The company embraces hybrid and flexible working so you will be able to work remotely, with 1 or 2 days per week at the office in Birmingham.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a small in-house development team as both Lead Developer and manager.
• Act as technical authority and solutions architect on software written in Python, lead architectural discussions, code, ensure technical quality and deliver complex software projects.
• Architect solutions using Python (FastAPI / FlasK) and lead the technical designs for APIs, data pipelines, cloud infrastructure and backend orchestration.
• Partner with key stakeholders to drive technological innovation and business growth.

Qualifications

• Accomplished developer with a passion for technology and desire to lead and mentor a team.
• Proven experience architecting solutions using Python (FastAPI / FlasK).
• Experience with AWS; familiarity with MongoDB would be advantageous.

Opportunity

This is a great opportunity for a capable Development Manager with an established track record of analytical thinking and well-developed people skills to provide technical leadership at an impressive business.