Software Engineering Manager

Applied Intuition Inc.; Belfast; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading software company in Belfast is looking for an experienced Software Development Manager to lead a team of talented software engineers. You will be responsible for delivering high-quality software solutions, mentoring team members, and driving execution of projects with Agile methodologies. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of experience in software development and at least 5 years in a leadership role, alongside a strong understanding of software architecture and DevOps practices.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in software development, with at least 5+ years in a leadership or management role.
• Experience managing distributed teams in a remote environment.
• Strong understanding of software architecture and modern development practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a software development team to deliver high-quality products.
• Provide technical leadership and project oversight.
• Collaborate with product management to define product vision and roadmap.
• Drive execution of projects following Agile methodologies.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Software engineering principles

Agile methodologies

DevOps practices

Problem-solving abilities

Strategic thinking

Education

BSc or MSc in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Kubernetes

AWS

GCP

RESTful APIs

AI-assisted development tools

Job description

Role Summary

As a Software Development Manager, you will lead and manage a team of software engineers, ensuring successful delivery of high-quality software solutions. You will be responsible for driving team performance, fostering collaboration, and aligning development efforts with business objectives. This role requires a balance of technical understanding and strong leadership skills to guide teams through complex projects while maintaining a culture of innovation and excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a talented software development team to deliver high-quality products on time and within scope.
• Provide people management, technical leadership, and project oversight to ensure team success and timely delivery of high-quality software solutions.
• Collaborate with product management and architecture team to define product vision and roadmap.
• Drive execution of projects, ensuring adherence to Agile methodologies and best practices.
• Mentor and coach team members, fostering professional growth and technical excellence.
• Manage resource allocation, performance reviews, and career development for team members.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and accountability.
• Ensure effective communication and collaboration across cross-functional teams.

Key Qualifications

• BSc or MSc in Computer Science or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in software development, with at least 5+ years in a leadership or management role.
• Experience in managing distributed teams and working in a remote environment.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong understanding of software engineering principles, architecture, and modern development practices.
• Solid understanding of Agile methodologies and DevOps practices.
• Experience in software architecture, systems design, including experience with scalable architecture, performance optimization.
• Experience in delivering large enterprise applications using microservices architecture, and container orchestration technologies, running on Kubernetes and/or cloud technologies (AWS or GCP).
• Experience with development and working with RESTful APIs.
• Experience with AI-assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Claude Code, Cursor, or similar).
• Experience in integrating AI capabilities into software systems, including prompt engineering, API integration, and leveraging LLM-based services for automation and productivity.
• Advanced problem-solving abilities.
• Strategic thinking.

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