Software Development Manager - SaaS

Spectrum IT Recruitment; England; Hybrid; GBP 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic technology business in the green energy sector seeks a Software Development Manager to lead the development of a new SaaS platform. This hybrid role involves driving product delivery and managing a small team. Candidates should have strong experience in C#, .NET, and Azure. A competitive salary of £100,000 plus benefits is offered, with opportunities for impactful work in sustainability.

Benefits

Pension

Holiday

Electric car scheme

Bonus

Qualifications

• Proven experience building SaaS products from the ground up.
• Strong technical background in C#, .NET, and Azure.
• Experience managing and mentoring small development teams while remaining technically hands-on.
• Solid understanding of modern software development practices.
• Excellent communication skills with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow a small, high-performing development team.
• Drive the end-to-end design and build of SaaS products.
• Remain technically involved and hands-on.
• Implement engineering best practices.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with stakeholders.
• Ensure performance, security, and reliability of cloud-based systems.
• Act as both a technical leader and mentor.

Skills

C#

.NET

Azure

Agile/Scrum

CI/CD pipelines

Cloud-based systems

Problem-solving

Job description

Overview

Software Development Manager - SaaS (Hybrid, Southampton)

Location: Southampton (2-3 days pw onsite, hybrid)
Salary: 100,000 + strong benefits package

The Opportunity

We are partnered with a growing, purpose-driven technology business in the green energy and sustainability sector, dedicated to supporting organisations on their journey to net zero. As part of their continued growth, they are scaling out a new SaaS platform and digital services designed to help clients reduce carbon emissions, optimise energy usage, and drive real-world environmental impact.

They are seeking an experienced Software Development Manager who can combine hands-on technical expertise with proven leadership skills to build, lead, and inspire a small development team.

This is an opportunity to take real ownership of product delivery, shaping and scaling SaaS solutions that directly contribute to tackling climate change and advancing the UK's net-zero goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and grow a small, high-performing development team
• Drive the end-to-end design and build of SaaS products, from initial architecture to delivery
• Remain technically involved and hands-on, particularly in C#, .NET, and Azure
• Implement engineering best practices: Agile/Scrum, CI/CD pipelines, and code quality standards
• Collaborate cross-functionally with product and business stakeholders to translate requirements into scalable solutions
• Ensure performance, security, and reliability of cloud-based systems
• Act as both a technical leader and mentor, fostering a culture of innovation and accountability

About You

• Proven experience building SaaS products from the ground up
• Strong technical background in C#, .NET, and Azure
• Experience managing and mentoring small development teams while remaining technically hands-on
• Solid understanding of modern software development practices, cloud architecture, and Agile delivery
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work closely with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• A problem-solver who thrives in a scaling environment where you can make a real impact

What's on Offer

• 100,000 salary + bonus, pension, holiday & electric car scheme
• Hybrid working model (2-3 days per week in Southampton HQ)
• Opportunity to lead, build, and deliver a SaaS platform with significant industry impact
• Modern, values-driven working culture with strong investment in people and technology

Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.