Software Engineering Manager

Responsibilities:

• Team Leadership: Direct and oversee a software development team, managing day-to-day operations including performance evaluations, leave management, disciplinary actions, and career progression.
• Project Delivery: Ensure timely, high-quality delivery of software projects according to established roadmaps and commitments, adhering to agile development methodologies and collaborating closely with the Scrum Master.
• Reporting and Communication: Provide regular updates on software development progress, key performance indicators (KPIs), obstacles, and shifts in priorities to the Director of Engineering and leadership team members.
• DevOps Support: Maintain and evolve internal DevOps systems to support ongoing development efforts.
• Work Planning: Set and achieve objectives in alignment with the Director of Engineering, managing personal work plans effectively.
• Leadership Development: Guide, mentor, and coach technical leaders and team members within the software development teams, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Continuous Improvement: Establish and execute a plan for ongoing enhancement of software development, focusing on product quality and minimizing technical debt.
• Monitoring and Coordination: Implement mechanisms to monitor, manage, and report progress on all software development activities while ensuring adherence to agreed-upon procedures and best practices.
• Collaboration and Coordination: Coordinate software delivery across product ranges, collaborating closely with Requirements Management, Product Management, and Project Management to determine delivery priorities.
• Quality Assurance: Advocate for and utilize automated test procedures where applicable, contributing to efforts aimed at improving the quality of Software Products.
• Software Proficiency: Competently use the companies software products for effective task execution.
• Internal Communication: Foster effective communication within the software development team and throughout the organization.

Mandatory Skills and Experience:

• 5+ years of experience in leading and managing development teams, demonstrating mentorship, conflict resolution, and team-building abilities.
• Proven track record of cultivating a collaborative and inclusive team culture.
• Previous experience as a C++ development engineer.
• Skill in prioritizing time and resources to meet deadlines in line with organizational objectives.
• Strong familiarity with Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) and their application in product/project management.
• Solid understanding of software development principles, practices, and emerging technologies, encompassing Build environments, IDE’s, CI & CD methodologies, and DevOps.
• Exceptional written, verbal, and digital communication skills, adept at presenting information clearly and concisely.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a considerate approach towards team members’ perspectives and needs.

Additional Desired Skills:

• Experience as a Scrum Master and conducting agile ceremonies.
• Knowledge of computer hardware.
• Proficiency in GitLab, Jenkins, and Jira.
• Understanding of cross-platform development.
• Familiarity with display systems and media servers.

Established in Didsbury, Connexa Technology Ltd is becoming one of the UK’s fastest growing IT and Technology recruitment companies.

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