Job Title: Software Development Manager
Salary:£70,000 - £80,000
Location: Manchester Office/Hybrid
Overview: We are seeking a talented Software Development Manager to join a travel organisation and contribute to the development of an innovative online booking solution for business travellers. This role requires a strong technical leader with a background in software development, particularly with AWS cloud services, to drive the business transformation and support new market expansions.
Key Responsibilities:
Technical Leadership:
* Deliver complex SaaS software solutions utilising AWS services.
* Ensure platform scalability, reliability, and security.
* Provide technical leadership and make key design decisions.
* Recommend best practices and engineering patterns for AWS technologies.
Communication:
* Engage with non-technical stakeholders to articulate system behaviour.
* Support internal departments with new functionality adoption and documentation.
* Collaborate with the Product team on detailed requirements and NFRs.
Delivery:
* Understand business requirements and formulate solution proposals.
* Drive implementation through to completion, working with product management, clients, and other stakeholders.
* Build relationships with suppliers to align developments and maximise benefits.
* Promote the product to clients, supporting bids and new business opportunities.
Required Skills & Experience:
Essential:
* Strategic planning and alignment of software development with business goals.
* Experience with the software development lifecycle and SaaS application requirements management.
* Proficiency in application development using cloud-native services and data architectures.
* Ownership of SaaS solutions in production environments.
* Strong knowledge of AWS capabilities, database technologies (e.g., Aurora DB, AWS Lambda), and web service APIs.
* Understanding of data security standards, including Cyber Essentials and ISO 27701.
* Familiarity with OWASP and NCSC security guidance, and UK GDPR.
Desirable:
* Experience with user profile management systems, identity management, authentication, and SSO.
* Technical leadership in design best practices, reusability, and performance optimisation.
* Automated test and validation toolsets.
* Experience with accessibility toolsets and WCAG.
* Working with distributed development teams.
* 3rd party supplier management.
Personal Attributes:
* Excellent attention to detail and time-management skills.
* Ability to self-manage and prioritise tasks effectively.
* Willingness to travel if required.
Interested candidates, click apply now to join the innovative team and contribute to our exciting projects.