Software Development Manager

I'm looking for a Software Development Manager to join an award-winning software development business based in Leicester.

Key Responsibilities:

• 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

Required Skills & Experience:

• 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

Desirable Skills & Experience:

• 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.