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Software Development Manager

We are recruiting a Software Development Manager to join our growing IT team in Esher.

The Software Development Manager will work with a small number of UK based developers and approximately 20 staff in a closely linked but external overseas software house, and will be responsible for ensuring the software development function is effective and operates efficiently as part of the new IT Operating Model.

 It is expected that the Software Development Manager is an experienced developer, who is up to date on development technologies and best practices, can direct and mentor the development team and has the gravitas to challenge technical design decisions. 

Key responsibilities:

  • Running day-to-day development with the current team

  • Providing line management of the local team

  • Owning the relationship with external development suppliers

  • Overseeing both day to day duties of the inhouse team and any external teams (there is one external team, but there are likely to be more)

  • Ensuring contracts with external development suppliers are fit for purpose

  • Fulfilling the SCRUM Master role where and when needed

  • Ensuring the output of the development resources meets the requirements of the work packages developed by the Product Management function

  • Monitoring quality of internal staff and external suppliers and putting in place appropriate controls

  • Providing calm, diplomatic direction

  • Supporting the CTO in supporting the new IT Operating Model

  • Providing an informed and experienced technical voice in discussions over subjects including but not limited to mobile development, devops pipelines, cloud architectures, website development, scalability and secure development.

This role will involve regular communication with the Group CTO, local and remote developers and suppliers, the Product Management function and the wider IT team.

 

Important Information
Location: Healix Group - Esher, Healix House, Esher Green, Esher, England, Surrey, KT10 8AB
Date Posted: 10th December 2024
Closing Date: 10th January 2025
Industry: Consultancy
Job Type: Full time
Salary: £85,000.00 Yearly

About the role

We are looking for a candidate with excellent written and spoken English, who is confident in communicating in a commercial environment. We are looking for someone with around 10 years' experience in a similar role of Software Development Management.

Requirements are:

·         Detailed knowledge of cloud systems (AWS/Azure)

·         C# development experience

·         Good understanding of mobile development frameworks

·         Good understanding and experience of design patterns

·         Good understanding of technical architectures (pros\cons)

·         Experience running a complex, geographically dispersed development team.

·         Extensive historical full stack development experience

Desirable :

  • Experience in Devops pipelines

  • Flutter Platform agnostic mobile development framework

  • Scrum Master qualification.

Personal Qualities:

·         Excellent communicator

·         Diplomatic leader who can quickly get people on side

·         Delivery focused

·         A self-motivated and personable individual able to work with minimal supervision and take responsibility for the running of the systems and services that support the business

·         Ability to be proactive but also to take direction

·         Possessing a methodical and structured approach to analysing problems and producing solutions

·         Ability to influence decisions through reasoned argument 

·         Excellent documentation and presentation skills

·         Quick to build relationships and earn respect through sound judgement and a positive attitude

·         Committed to getting the job done

What you will need

Required criteria

  • 10+ years in a similar role of software development management
  • Detailed knowledge of cloud systems (AWS/Azure)
  • C# development experience
  • Good understanding and experience of design patterns

Desired criteria

  • Experience of devops pipelines
  • Experience of Flutter platform agnostic mobile development framework
  • Qualified SCRUM Master

Healix

All around the world, Healix safeguards people's health and wellbeing.

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We offer UK employee healthcare benefits, and travel, medical and security assistance in every corner of the globe. Our purpose is to help people in difficult situations – whether that’s a cancer diagnosis, a need for medical assistance when they’re far from home, or being caught up in conflict or natural disaster. We talk to them, support them, and make sure they get the help they need. If necessary, we’ll pull them out and bring them home.

We’re co-ordinators and problem-solvers: experts at navigating the global health and security landscape. Our teams of doctors, nurses, travel and medical co-ordinators and security experts make sure that your people will be looked after, whatever happens supported by technology designed help individuals, not slot them into a predetermined solution.

We work with governments, broadcasters, NGOs, international corporations, major insurers and more. No two clients are the same: we adapt our services to their needs.

More importantly, we adapt to the practical and human needs of the individuals we protect. Most of us are on the front line; we keep our back office lean. We don’t use scripts, and we don’t time calls. We never lose sight of the fact that we’re dealing with real people.

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Instead, we focus on ensuring our highly trained specialists have the space and time they need to be effective. We let them use their initiative to get the job done, because the situations they face often throw up unexpected challenges – and no protocol survives contact with the real world.

Our clients have thousands of employees and customers, at home and abroad, so they need a business big enough to handle any situation. But they chose Healix because they also need an organisation that’s personal enough to care.

Our people are driven to do things in the best way, not the way they have always been done. We work hard, and our efforts are rewarded with great development opportunities and a supportive team spirit. 

We want to nurture this friendly and dynamic company culture so that we can continue to attract diverse talent with a breadth of knowledge and world-class skills. As a part of Healix, you can expect a range of excellent benefits and an environment where people really do care.

Our benefits

Commitment to career development We are committed to helping our people build and develop successful careers. Our employees are given direct responsibility and opportunity to develop and grow whilst working on challenging and worthwhile projects in a rewarding and supportive environment. We invest in the continuous development of our team, offering on-going training and professional enhancement opportunities for those wishing to diversify or take additional responsibilities.

Health insurance

Vacation, Paid time off

Retirement plan and/or pension

Office perks

Employee development programs

Employee discounts

Gym membership or wellness programs

Opportunity to travel

Casual dress

Cycle to work

Free work laptop

Referral bonus

Open office

Competitive salary

Life insurance

Employee Assistance Scheme

Wellbeing Scheme

Social Opportunities

Hybrid Working

Software Development Manager

All around the world, Healix safeguards people's health and wellbeing.