Software Development Manager

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Software Development Manager to join an award-winning software development business based in Leicester.

Lead and manage software development and test teams for assigned products and projects
Ensure adherence to the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and Intercede business processes
Serve as Scrum Master to drive sprints, manage releases, and remove technical blockers
Provide weekly progress updates, resource plans and risk mitigation strategies
Collaborate with Product Management, Engineering, Professional Services and Pre-Sales to align development efforts
Maintain high performance standards through coaching, mentoring and structured performance reviews
Act as an escalation point and be accountable for delivery, quality and performance
Contribute to continuous improvement in team processes, tooling and practices
Support career development and succession planning for team members

Degree in Software Engineering or related discipline
Minimum of 5+ years in a software leadership or management role
Proven experience leading software teams of 20+ developers/testers
Strong software engineering background with an understanding of modern coding standards, patterns and tools
Demonstrated success delivering complex software projects on time and within budget
Hands-on experience with Agile/Scrum, sprint planning, backlog grooming and release management
Proficiency in risk management, resource allocation and stakeholder communication
Knowledge of secure software development practices and the cyber security industry
Understanding of ISO 9001/ISO 27001 quality standards

Experience working in a security-focused software environment
Familiarity with commercial aspects of software development such as cost management and change control
Prior involvement in succession planning or team structure optimisation

The salary is 70,000 to 75,000 plus an excellent benefits package and is hybrid-working of 2x days per week in the office.

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