Software Development Manager

Agilis Search Ltd; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology recruitment firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a skilled Software Development Manager. This senior role is pivotal for leading high-performing software teams, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality software, and fostering an environment that encourages ownership and accountability. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in managing software engineers and a strong understanding of Agile methodologies, alongside hands-on technical experience in development and deployment.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in software development within a complex organisation.
• Proven experience managing and developing software engineers.
• Hands-on technical background, including building and deploying code.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop software engineers.
• Drive consistent delivery of high-quality software.
• Improve team performance, engagement, and delivery velocity.

Skills

Software development management

Agile practices

Cloud platforms

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Agilis Search is proud to be partnering with an established and growing business in Ipswich who are looking for a Software Development Manager to join them on a permanent basis due to growth. As Software Development Manager in this award-winning business, you will build high-performing teams, improve delivery speed, and promote a strong culture of ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement. You will work closely with senior technology leaders and stakeholders across the business to ensure software delivery aligns with business goals. This role focuses on people leadership, delivery, and technical direction.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop software engineers
• Drive consistent delivery of high-quality software
• Improve team performance, engagement, and delivery velocity
• Balance people management, delivery oversight, and technical leadership
• Collaborate with product, QA, and business stakeholders
• Support good technical decisions and manage technical debt

Experience & Skills

• Substantial experience in software development within a complex organisation
• Proven experience managing and developing software engineers
• Strong understanding of modern software development and Agile practices
• Hands-on technical background, including building and deploying code
• Experience with cloud platforms
• Knowledge of system architecture and microservices
• Experience building RESTful APIs
• Comfortable contributing to feature discovery and technical design
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills

Requirements

• Passion for technology and ability to learn new tools and languages quickly
• Ability to create a culture of ownership and accountability
• Lead by example while maintaining quality and engineering standards
• Commitment to good engineering practices (CI/CD, code reviews)

This is a hands-on senior role for someone who thrives on solving complex challenges, mentoring others, and shaping IT standards in an evolving and ambitious organisation. If you’re interested then please do get in touch with Matt to discuss further. We look forward to your application!