IT Development Manager

The Boots Company PLC; Nottingham, Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company is seeking a Software Development Manager to lead and manage a team of developers and testers. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of software development experience using Microsoft technologies such as C# and Azure. Responsibilities include overseeing software applications' stability and coordinating cross-functional project delivery. The role offers competitive benefits including a retirement plan and employee discounts, plus a commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace.

Benefits

Boots Retirement Savings Plan

Discretionary annual bonus

Generous employee discounts

Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay

Flexible benefits scheme

Access to free counselling and support

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in Software Development with Microsoft technologies.
• Proven ability to lead and manage teams effectively.
• Strong skills in requirement gathering and business analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead a multi-functional team of Software Engineers and Testers.
• Coordinate software applications' development and maintenance activities.
• Collaborate for successful project delivery and accurate estimations.

Skills

Proven Software Development experience using Microsoft technologies

Strong understanding of Software Testing methodologies

Ability to explain technical concepts in non-technical terms

Experience maintaining and supporting software solutions

Understanding of OOP fundamentals and design patterns

Experience with the full software development lifecycle

Understanding of database technologies such as MS SQL

Hands-on experience with source control such as Git

Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies

Experience leading small teams

Tools

Azure DevOps

Service Oriented Architecture (SOA)

Job description

Role: Software Development Manager

Contract: Permanent

Shift Pattern: Full Time

Location: Isle of Wight/Nottingham/London

Recruitment Partner: [e-mail]

What you'll be doing

Leading and managing a small but mighty team of Developers and testers, bringing a blend of technical and functional skills to designing and delivering solutions.

Key responsibilities

• Leading a multi-functional team of Software Engineers and Software Testers.
• Co-ordinating the on-going development, stability and maintenance activities relating to in-house software applications / solutions.
• Working with other development teams and partners to ensure overall initiative is implemented cross functionally.
• Working across the business to ensure project delivery and providing accurate estimations and solutions to various business partners.
• Provide leadership and management to Development team, dealing with day to day staffing issues and co-ordination of development / maintenance tasks.
• Develop and test reliable, effective and scalable solutions.
• Conducting business analysis with business stakeholders and gathering requirements.
• Documenting requirements, specifications, release notes.
• Provide training, support and assistance to operational and testing teams.
• Remain current on new developments within the developer community, evaluate applicability and drive rapid adoption of them.

What you'll need to have

Essentials Skills

• 10+ years of proven Software Development experience using Microsoft technologies such as C#, MS SQL, Azure
• Strong understanding of various Software Testing methodologies
• Excellent ability of explain technical concepts to appropriate audiences in non-technical terms
• Extensive experience maintaining and supporting software solutions
• Must have an understanding of OOP fundamentals and best practices / common design patterns
• Experience working with the full software development lifecycle
• Strong understanding of databases technologies, such as MS SQL or similar
• Hands on experience of source control such as Git
• Understanding of Agile/Scrum, Project Management, SDLC, ITIL and Data Security & Compliance and other frameworks
• Led and directed small teams of software engineers and software testers, contributing to the teams learning development and carrying out performance reviews.
• Comfortable in creating, preparing and delivering presentations to multiple key stakeholders.

It would be great if you also have

• Prior experience of Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery. Azure DevOps or similar
• Knowledge of Service Oriented Architecture (SOA)
• Working on both Modern and Legacy systems
• Experience of ensuring stability of legacy systems with a path to modernisation

Rewards designed for you

• Boots Retirement Savings Plan
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Generous employee discounts
• Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay and gift card for anyone expecting or adopting a child
• Flexible benefits scheme including option to buy additional holiday, discounted gym membership, life assurance, activity passes and much more.
• Access to free, 24/7 counselling and support through TELUS Health, our Employee Assistance Programme.

There's lots more in our benefits and discounts, MyBoosts - there to give you that little lift in your everyday. Find out more at boots.jobs/rewards. Exclusions may apply; eligible roles only. Please note that any salary estimates provided on third-party sites are not endorsed by No7 Beauty Company and may not be accurate.

Who we are

Five iconic brands make up No7 Beauty Company: No7, Liz Earle, Soap & Glory, Botanics and Sleek MakeUP. We believe in creating the best in beauty for everyone, from skin science to sustainability. We're known for products that deliver results and do good along the way. We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer, creating an inclusive workplace where our colleagues are empowered to be themselves and where diversity, equity and inclusion are part of how we do things, every day.

What's next

Once you have applied, your CV will be reviewed by the recruiter. From here there will be a two-stage interview process as follows:

• Initial technical interview with a team member
• Second stage interview with the hiring manager

If this sounds like the role for you, we'd love to hear from you. If you apply, our team will be in touch to let you know the outcome of your application or to arrange next steps. Where a role is advertised as full-time, we are open to discussing part-time and job share options during the application process. If you require additional support as part of the application and interview process, we are happy to provide reasonable adjustments to help you to be at your best.

Boots is a Ban the Box employer and will consider the suitability of applicants with criminal convictions on a case-by-case basis.