Software Development Manager

Department:IT & Systems

Reports To:Chief Information Officer

Role Overview:

We are seeking an experiencedSoftware Development Managerto lead and manage a high-performing development team and oversee the delivery of secure, scalable, and high-quality software solutions.

This role is responsible for guiding the full software development lifecycle — from strategic planning and system architecture through to deployment and continuous improvement. The successful candidate will combine strong leadership capability with deep technical expertise, particularly inC#/.NET enterprise environments, to drive delivery excellence and long-term system evolution.

Minimum requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
  (Master’s degree advantageous)
• 10–15 years’ experience in software development
• Minimum 5 years in a software development management or technical leadership role
• Strong background inC#/.NET enterprise systems
• Proven experience managing complex, large-scale software solutions
• Solid understanding of modern architectures, microservices, and cloud-native concepts
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills

Key Responsibilities:

Team Leadership & People Management

• Lead, mentor, and motivate a team of software developers and technical specialists
• Foster a collaborative, high-performance culture focused on accountability and continuous learning
• Communicate clearly with team members and stakeholders
• Resolve conflict, guide decision-making, and manage performance effectively
• Encourage upskilling and adoption of modern development practices

Strategic Planning & Delivery

• Define software development strategies aligned with organisational objectives
• Collaborate with business and IT stakeholders to define project scope, priorities, and technical requirements
• Plan workflows, resources, timelines, and delivery milestones
• Develop long-term roadmaps for platform enhancement, modernization, and innovation

Key Technology Environment

• C# / .NET–Exceptional expertise required, including architecture, security, microservices, and enterprise-scale system design
• ASP.NET MVC– Medium-level proficiency
• Angular– Medium-level knowledge
• SQL– Medium-level proficiency
• Kubernetes– Solid understanding of container orchestration principles

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