Our client with a national footprint within the financial sector seeks the duties of a highly skilled IT Manager (software development).

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Management

• Lead, mentor, and develop software development teams across multiple disciplines.
• Conduct performance reviews, identify skills gaps, and support career development.
• Foster a collaborative, innovative, and delivery‑focused engineering culture.
• Manage resource allocation, team capacity, and project prioritisation.

Technical Strategy & Architecture

• Define and implement the organisation’s software development strategy and technology roadmap.
• Oversee system architecture, ensuring scalability, security, and maintainability.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend solutions aligned with business goals.
• Ensure adherence to best practices in coding, testing, and DevOps.

Software Development & Delivery

• Oversee the full software development lifecycle (SDLC) from planning to deployment.
• Ensure timely delivery of high‑quality software products and enhancements.
• Implement and optimise Agile methodologies (Scrum/Kanban).
• Drive continuous improvement in development processes, tools, and standards.

Project & Stakeholder Management

• Collaborate with business leaders to translate requirements into technical solutions.
• Manage project timelines, budgets, risks, and dependencies.
• Communicate progress, challenges, and technical insights to stakeholders.
• Ensure alignment between IT strategy and organisational objectives.

Governance, Security & Compliance

• Ensure systems and development practices comply with security, regulatory, and governance standards.
• Oversee code reviews, quality assurance, and release management processes.
• Maintain documentation, policies, and audit‑ready records.
• Manage vendor relationships and third‑party integrations where applicable.

Infrastructure & Operations Support

• Work closely with IT operations to ensure stable, secure, and high‑performing environments.
• Support incident management, root‑cause analysis, and system optimisation.
• Oversee cloud environments, CI/CD pipelines, and development tooling.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field.
• 7–10+ years’ experience in software development, with at least 3–5 years in a leadership or management role.
• Strong technical background in modern development languages, frameworks, and architectures.
• Proven experience with Agile methodologies and DevOps practices.
• Experience managing cloud‑based environments (Azure, AWS, or GCP).
• Solid understanding of cybersecurity principles and IT governance.

Key Competencies

• Strong leadership and people‑management skills.
• Excellent problem‑solving and analytical thinking.
• Ability to balance technical depth with strategic oversight.
• Clear and confident communication skills.
• High level of organisation, prioritisation, and decision‑making ability.
• Passion for innovation, quality, and continuous improvement.