Software Development Manager

Aberdeen
3 months ago
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An international software business operating in the global energy, maritime and oil and gas markets is looking for a highly skilled and hands-on Software Development Manager to lead the development of one of their key product streams.

You will manage a globally dispersed team of engineers, taking ownership of multiple applications across cloud and hybrid environments, and play a pivotal role in shaping technical direction and delivery standards.

This is a chance to combine technical leadership with hands-on software development, ensuring high-quality, secure, and scalable solutions are delivered on time, while also developing and mentoring a high-performing team.

What is in it for you:

Salary up to £110,000

Hybrid / Remote Working

33 days annual leave

Pension

Private Medical insurance

Private Dental insurance

Life Assurance

What you’ll do:

Lead, mentor, and inspire development teams of up to 40 engineers, fostering a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and high performance.

Provide hands-on architectural guidance for both Azure cloud and on-premise systems.

Actively participate in coding and system design alongside your teams.

Drive the adoption of modern development practices, CI/CD, automated testing, and secure coding standards.

Translate business needs into clear technical specifications and roadmaps.

Oversee planning, prioritisation, and delivery across multiple projects.

Play a key role in recruitment and skills development within the development function.

Act as the technical focal point between development, Product, and Support teams.

What we’re looking for:

Extensive experience in C# development and modern frameworks, with strong knowledge of AWS.

Proven track record leading large software teams (up to 40) and delivering enterprise-grade applications.

Hands-on experience in architecture, system design, and deployment practices.

Familiarity with DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and modern engineering tools.

Strong knowledge of agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) and experience in improving team performance.

Awareness of secure coding principles and automated code quality practices.

Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence and guide teams effectively.

This is a rare opportunity to work for a global technology company, combining strategic leadership with practical hands-on development. You will help shape software strategy, improve engineering standards, and deliver projects that make a tangible impact across the organisation, all while leading a large, skilled team.

Bright Purple is an equal opportunities employer: we are proud to work with clients who share our values of diversity and inclusion in our industry

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