Software Development manager / Architect

We are looking to recruit an experienced software development manager with experience of managing a team of developers in an Agile development environment. Ideally you will have some experience in Enterprise Architecture or Solutions Architecture to provide effective strategic planning capability that adds real value.

This is a broad role.You will need to have the team building and mentoring skills to put succession planning in place. Building the leadership capabilities of your team leaders. You will be engaging with 3rd party suppliers and key business stakeholders routinely, setting and managing realistic expectations. This is a busy in demand team so you will work with the business to agree priorities. Ideally you will have some enterprise architecture or solutions architecture experience and be equiped to engage with key business stakeholders and with the architecture teams of 3rd party providers to contribute to the development and implementation of an IT strategy that is closely aligned to supporting the achievement of the business strategy and objectives.

Then of course there is the day job of managing the development environment. Keeping teams of .Net developers focussed and sustaining and developing the effective Agile development environment.

This is an opportunity to join an organisation with an excellent reputation for investing in the training and development of their people in an environment that supports creating a healthy work life balance. In addition you will be in a key leadership role during a substantial business transformation programme in which IT is a key element.

Eligo Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Eligo is proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to fostering diversity and creating an inclusive and equitable environment for employees and applicants. We actively celebrate and embrace differences, including but not limited to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, and disability. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences and all will be considered for employment without discrimination. At Eligo Recruitment diversity, equity and inclusion is integral to achieving our mission to ensure every workplace reflects the richness of human diversity.