Software Development Manager

Job Description

Aspire Recruitment are recruiting for a Software Development Manager on of our client in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire.

Start: Immediate
Location: Cambridge, SG8
Hours: 32 Per Week / 4 Day Working Week
Salary: £50,000 to £65,000

We are recruiting a Software Development Manager to be a significant contributor to the design, development, and deployment of new software systems, based around our clients core platform and its Web Services API.

In this role, you will work closely with the whole development team, to create market-driven cross-platform applications on next-generation analytics and control solutions. While your role will be managerial in nature, you will also be expected to code applications, create reports, and mentor the junior developers.

Responsibilities will include:

• Meeting with development managers to discuss software projects
• Conducting feasibility studies for upgraded software systems
• Designing new software programs, websites, and applications
• Assigning tasks to junior developers such as coding, testing, debugging, and analytics
• Writing advanced programming code
• Reviewing updated software systems
• Managing project timelines and tasks
• Writing development reports
• Creating technical documents for new software programs
• Training staff on software use

Requirements:
In order for your application to be considered, you’ll need to have a degree or equivalent qualification in computer science, mathematics, or a related discipline, as well as a number of years’ experience as a software programmer, along with the following skills and experience:

• Advanced knowledge of programming languages including JavaScript, HTML5, C++ and SQL
• Knowledge of system frameworks including React, React Native, Redux, Apollo, Nextjs, Jest, Git, Azure, DevOps
• Experience creating and maintaining databases
• Experience working with Agile development technologies
• Advanced project management skills
• Managerial or mentor experience desirable
• Well organised, with a methodical approach and an eye for detail
• Self-motivated, with the desire to work in cross-functional teams
• Enthusiastic with excellent problem-solving abilities
• Resilient and flexible in a busy and changing environment.

If you are interested in the role of Software Development Manager and feel that you have the relevant experience, please contact your Recruitment Partner, Kelly Baldwin at Aspire Recruitment on 01223 855440 or email [email protected]

If this job isn’t exactly right for you but you’re looking for something new, please contact us for a confidential career discussion.

Aspire Cambridge is acting as an Employment Agency in regard to this Permanent opportunity.