A UK SaaS business are giving their suite of products a "face lift" and are looking for a Contract Software Development Manager to drive technical innovation and play a critical role in shaping the technology strategy This is a 3 month contract and is a chance to put your stamp on a market leading product This is a hybrid working model where the expectation is to do 1 day per week in the office or roughly 4 a month however you wish to manage this. The Business : They have a strong reputation for their technical knowledge of business systems, helping their customers tackle real life challenges and customise their systems to meet their tailored working ideologies. 40% of the team are female and they have a strong representation across DE&I. The day to day : You'll design and develop a SaaS solution whilst ensuring high standards across architecture, delivery and QA. You'll lead and mentor a cross-functional team of around 10 Software and QA Engineers where you'll champion collaboration, continuous learning and innovation within the team. You'll work with various departments to align technology initiatives with business strategies so budgets, resource and capacity planning will all be important From ideation to deployment, you'll oversee the product development lifecycle. Develop release management processes and ensure smooth software releases and improve CI/CD pipelines, automation, and testing where necessary Required experience : Proven experience as a senior engineering leader whether that be in a managerial or technical leadership role. Hands-on experience in software development and architecture, particularly in C#.NET, ASP.NET. There are a small handful of legacy apps that need some maintenance, so knowledge of desktop technologies is required. Strong project management skills and a track record of delivering complex technical projects. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Familiarity with agile methodologies and DevOps practices. Any similar experience in designing and delivering SaaS solutions would be a bonus Next Steps? If you would like to know anything more about this role or even just want to hear what other Contract Software Development Manager positions I have that may also be a good match for you then give me a shout on / or catch me on LinkedIn " Jessica Blackburn