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Software Development Manager
Location: Surrey
Salary: £85k
Job Type: Permanent

We are seeking an experienced Software Development Manager to lead a team of UK-based developers and oversee an external software house, ensuring that software development processes run efficiently and effectively within our IT Operating Model.

This role is ideal for a hands-on leader with a strong technical background, proven experience in Agile/Scrum methodologies, and the ability to manage third-party development teams effectively.

Key Responsibilities
Lead and manage the in-house development team while overseeing external development suppliers.
Own and maintain strong working relationships with external software development teams, ensuring contracts are fit for purpose.
Act as Scrum Master where required, driving Agile best practices across the development process.
Ensure that software development outputs align with business requirements and work packages defined by the Product Management function.
Monitor and maintain the quality of internal and external development resources, implementing necessary controls.
Provide expert guidance on technical matters, including cloud architectures (AWS/Azure), mobile development, DevOps pipelines, website scalability, and secure development.
Work closely with the Group CTO, Product Management function, and wider IT team to ensure development aligns with business objectives.
Foster a collaborative and high-performance development culture, balancing diplomacy with strong technical decision-making. Candidate Requirements 

Essential:
Strong experience in managing third-party development teams, including contract oversight.
In-depth knowledge of Agile/Scrum methodologies, with the ability to fulfil a Scrum Master role.
Experience leading geographically dispersed teams in complex environments.
Previous hands on expertise in .Net development.
A strong understanding of cloud systems (AWS/Azure), mobile development frameworks, and software architecture best practices.
Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence and challenge technical decisions. Desirable:
Experience with DevOps pipelines and CI/CD processes.
Familiarity with Flutter for cross-platform mobile development.
Certified Scrum Master qualification. What We Offer:
A collaborative and supportive work environment.
The opportunity to shape and influence a growing development team.
Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and best practices in software development.
Competitive salary and benefits package. If you are an experienced Software Development Manager with strong Agile/Scrum expertise and third-party management skills, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now to be part of a forward-thinking team driving technical excellence