About this role
Salary: £70,000 - 81,000 per year
Requirements: Proven experience leading and developing teams3–5 years of management experienceStrong understanding of software delivery, workflow management, prioritisation, and managing competing demands based on risk, impact, and urgencyExperience managing budgets, costs, resources, and supplier relationships within an IT environmentStrong stakeholder management skills, including communicating effectively at all levels and building trusted relationships across the businessAbility to manage challenging situations, negotiate effectively, and resolve conflictsExperience developing talent, identifying skills gaps, and supporting recruitment, succession planning, and team capabilityIdeally, a background in software development with progression into management Responsibilities: Lead our application development team of 10 developers to deliver high-quality software solutionsOversee the planning, execution, and delivery of application development projectsImprove ways of workingContribute to our teams AI journeyCollaborate with stakeholders to ensure applications meet business requirementsManage the software development lifecycle, including design, implementation, and maintenanceEnsure development practices follow industry standards and best practicesIdentify and resolve technical challenges to maintain operational efficiencySupport the integration of new technologies and systems into the existing frameworkGuide and mentor team members to enhance their skills and performance Technologies: AISupport More:
We are a UK retailer hiring a Software Development Manager to lead our internal development team. This is a hybrid role based in Doncaster, with three days on site each week; we expect the successful candidate to spend more time on site initially to get to know the team and wider business. Benefits include a 15% bonus, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays with the option to buy five additional days, a £6,000 annual car allowance, private healthcare, an employee assistance programme, life assurance at three times salary, major retailer discounts, enhanced family leave, an electric vehicle lease scheme, a cycle-to-work scheme, a SmartTech scheme, a subsidised office restaurant, and a 4% employer pension contribution.
last updated 42 week of 2026