Development Manager

IST Group; Växjö kommun; Hybrid; SEK 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

IST Group in Växjö, Sweden, seeks an experienced Development Manager to lead multiple engineering teams, shape technical direction, and deliver high-quality software for schools across Europe.

You will foster an inclusive, high-performing culture, support professional growth, and drive agile practices while exploring AI-enabled tools to enhance collaboration and delivery. Fluent English is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering or related field.
• Experience leading software development teams.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Experience with agile development methodologies.
• Ability to balance people management with delivery needs.
• Coaching and supportive leadership style.
• Interest in AI and how new technologies can improve team delivery.
• Fluent English communication, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and support some development teams.
• Foster a collaborative, inclusive and high-performing engineering culture.
• Support team members in their growth and development.
• Ensure effective ways of working, agile processes and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with Product Owners and stakeholders to align priorities and deliveries.
• Drive recruitment, onboarding and team development activities.
• Help teams remove obstacles and improve delivery capabilities.
• Follow up on team goals, performance, engagement and work environment.
• Encourage experimentation and learning around new technologies, including AI-driven tools and workflows.

Skills

Leadership

Software engineering

Communication

Agile methodologies

People management

AI interest

English fluency

Coaching

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science / software engineering or related field

Job description

IST is looking for an experienced Development Manager who thrives at the intersection of technology, people, and delivery and who is ready to lead and evolve our development organization to the next level.
At IST, we’re not just building software—we’re shaping the future of education. Our digital tools connect schools, teachers, students, and families in smarter, more meaningful ways. With over five million users across Europe, our mission is clear: to make learning easier, more engaging, and more impactful for everyone.
Joining IST means working in an international, collaborative environment where your leadership and ideas make a real difference. You’ll guide and inspire development teams, influence technical direction, and contribute to products used by thousands of schools—while growing alongside experienced colleagues who are passionate about improving education.

Role Overview

We are looking for a Development Manager who is passionate about people, software development and building high-performing engineering teams. In this role, you will lead and support a few development teams while working closely with Product Owners, Architects and other stakeholders to create high-quality software solutions.
As a Development Manager, your primary focus will be leadership, team development, delivery and creating an environment where engineers can thrive and do their best work. We also believe you are curious about emerging technologies and interested in how AI can support software development, collaboration and innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and support some development teams
• Foster a collaborative, inclusive and high-performing engineering culture
• Support team members in their professional growth and development
• Ensure effective ways of working, agile processes and continuous improvement
• Collaborate with Product Owners and other stakeholders to align priorities and deliveries
• Drive recruitment, onboarding and team development activities
• Help teams remove obstacles and improve delivery capabilities
• Follow up on team goals, performance, engagement and work environment
• Encourage experimentation and learning around new technologies, including AI-driven tools and workflows

Role Qualifications

We believe you have the following experience, capabilities and personal skills to succeed in this role:

• A bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering or related field
• Previous experience in a leadership role within software development
• A background in software engineering or technical product development
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Experience working with agile development methodologies
• The ability to balance people management with business and delivery needs
• A coaching and supportive leadership style
• An interest in AI and how new technologies can improve the way teams work and deliver software
• Fluent English communication skills, both written and spoken

What We Offer

This is a full-time, permanent position. At IST, we apply an office-first policy, meaning we primarily work from the office as we believe physical presence fosters collaboration, innovation, and a strong team spirit. At the same time, we understand the importance of flexibility—if you live farther away, working from the office three days a week with the remaining time remote may be possible. In Scandinavia our offices are located in Stockholm, Växjö, Roskilde and Oslo.