Software Development Manager

Software Development Manager

Location: Stratford-upon-Avon area

About the Organisation :
We are a multi-site organisation known for creating innovative operational and technology-led solutions. As part of our ongoing growth, we are looking for a Software Development Manager to lead the development of bespoke systems that improve efficiency, streamline processes, and support strategic goals across the business.

Role Overview :
In this role, you will lead a team of developers and work closely with stakeholders to deliver in-house software solutions that meet the evolving needs of the organisation. It is a hands-on position combining technical leadership, people management, and project delivery.

Key Responsibilities :

Leadership and Team Management

Lead, mentor and support a team of software developers in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment.

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Architect, design and build scalable, maintainable software solutions tailored to business needs.

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Oversee the full software development lifecycle from initial requirements to deployment and long-term maintenance.

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Ensure high standards in coding, testing, documentation and software design practices.

Strategic Planning and Collaboration

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Work closely with internal teams to understand business challenges and translate them into effective technical solutions.

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Develop and maintain a roadmap for ongoing and future software initiatives, Align development projects with broader organisational objectives.

Quality Assurance and Technical Excellence

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Set and maintain coding standards, version control practices and development guidelines.

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Conduct regular code reviews and uphold strong quality control processes, Stay informed on emerging technologies and assess how they could strengthen or evolve current systems.

Operations and Support

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Monitor system performance to ensure reliability and stability, Manage bug tracking, troubleshooting and issue resolution.

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Provide technical support and guidance to teams across the organisation when required.

Qualifications and Skills :

Education and Experience

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Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or a related discipline.

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5+ years of experience in software development, including at least 2 years in a leadership or managerial capacity.

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A proven track record of delivering end-to-end software projects.

Technical Skills

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Strong programming skills in C#.

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Solid experience with the Microsoft .NET stack.

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Strong knowledge of SQL Server.

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Good experience with Azure and .NET Core.

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Proficient with Visual Studio, MVC, ASP.NET, Web Services, Entity Framework, DevOps tools and Maui.

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Experience integrating technologies such as barcoding, wireless systems or IoT devices is beneficial.

Leadership and Management Skills

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Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise, multitask and meet deadlines.

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Confident communicator who can collaborate effectively with both technical and non-technical colleagues.

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Experience managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Soft Skills :

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A proactive problem solver with a continuous improvement mindset.

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Passionate about innovation and progressing technical capability.

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Committed to fostering a positive, inclusive and collaborative team culture.

Benefits :

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Competitive salary and performance-related incentives.

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Opportunities to work with modern technologies and tools.

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Supportive working environment within a forward-thinking organisation