Development Manager

SUMMARY:
Lead multiple development teams, shape delivery standards, and drive technical excellence in a mature engineering environment that trusts its managers, values outcomes over micromanagement, and rewards accountability with real autonomy.

POSITION INFO:
This opportunity is with a technology-driven organisation delivering modern software solutions across multiple platforms. The business operates in a collaborative, delivery-focused environment where leaders are empowered to run their teams with trust, flexibility, and ownership.

The Manager: Development is responsible for the day-to-day leadership, coordination, and short- to mid-term planning of all development teams. While this role is not hands-on coding, a strong technical background is highly advantageous to enable effective decision-making, guidance, and quality oversight. You will oversee the full software development lifecycle, ensure that delivery standards are met, and foster a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and professional growth.

This is an in-person role, with flexible working arrangements such as designated work-from-home admin days and an unlimited leave policy for managers—provided teams continue to operate effectively.

What's in it for me? A senior leadership role with real autonomy, trust-based flexibility, and the opportunity to shape how development teams operate and succeed.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, mentor, and manage multiple software development teams
• Oversee the full software development lifecycle, ensuring delivery to scope, quality, and timelines
• Drive the adoption of best practices across coding standards, Agile delivery, and engineering processes
• Collaborate closely with Product, Design, and QA teams to enable effective delivery and innovation
• Manage team capacity, resource allocation, and performance reviews
• Support ongoing professional development, coaching, and succession planning within teams

• Education:
  • BSc in Software Development, or related qualifications.
• Experience:
  • Proven experience leading and managing software development teams
  • Strong exposure to Agile delivery environments
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple teams, priorities, and delivery timelines
  • Experience overseeing short- to mid-term planning for development functions
• Skills:
  • Strong leadership, communication, and people-management capabilities
  • Solid technical understanding of modern software development environments
  • Exposure to .NET-based back-end ecosystems
  • Familiarity with modern JavaScript frameworks on the front-end (advantageous)
  • Ability to delegate effectively while maintaining delivery oversight and accountability
• Other Non-Negotiables:
  • Comfortable working primarily in-office, with flexible admin work-from-home arrangements
  • Able to operate independently with minimal oversight
  • Strong sense of ownership and accountability for team performance and delivery