Job Description: Reporting to the Managing Director, the Head of R&D will form part of the senior leadership team at Seiki Systems and is responsible for the management of the product, development, quality and infrastructure that make up the overall company’s solution. We are looking for a hands-on manager with the ability to think strategically and to work collaboratively across the business to maintain and improve our profile within the market as well as driving our solution recognition and adoption of larger sales opportunities. Using your proven understanding of software development, you will manage all software development within the business. whilst maintaining a hands-on approach, contributing to the code base and line managing three developers. We are in the process of re-imagining our entire product line, moving from a legacy, on-premise offering to a cloud native solution. This role will also be instrumental in both defining, validating and driving forward our plans to ensure this transition is a success. You will be commercially aware, have experience of working within the full software development lifecycle and have a successful track record of delivering products to market. You will also have strong, demonstrable evidence of motivating and developing a team as well as the ability to forge strong relationships with all stakeholders inside and outside of the business. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Lead and maintain a high-performing team currently consisting of three developers, creating a positive working environment ensuring that regular training across the team is undertaken to maintain or enhance existing skillsets, and conducting performance management, and administration tasks. Work as a strategic member of the senior management team, collaborating with stakeholders and other departments, driving for results and having responsibility for delivery against corporate goals. The role requires hands-on development in an agile environment. Oversee the innovation and improvement of the business’ products as well as the day-to-day product activities in such a way that ensures that the product is constantly growing to suit customer needs. Design robust, scalable and high-performing solutions often involving integrations with software and hardware from third party manufactures. Maintain a granular level of technical knowledge of all of the company’s systems and applications. Leading architectural discussions to identify and conclude architectural options for a given solution. Proactively contribute to continuous improvement of design processes, methodologies, best practices and standards. Analysing software requirements and identifying the impact of possible implementation options. Test and review code for technical accuracy, standards, and functional compliance to the design. Carry out performance improvement and identify opportunities to refactor code. Create and defend estimates and work within deadlines in relation to product release timelines, and consistently complete assigned development tasks in required timeframes. Help others to become subject matter experts and disseminate knowledge around the team. JOB QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE: Extensive experience within software development and product management, ideally gained within a vertical software solutions market Experience of architecting complex, high performing applications and systems. Management experience gained in a software environment Knowledge of the following technology stack currently used by the team is highly desirable: Front end: Angular, Javascript/Typescript, CSS, Jasmine, Bootstrap Back end: C# .Net 4.7 - .Net 9 Other: Selenium, DevOps Excellent knowledge of Relational Databases, specifically Microsoft SQL Server. PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: Your personal characteristics will include: Be comfortable with financial and performance measurement Solid networking skills and the ability to build effective relationships within the wider Jonas group and the industry are a key requirement of this role Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain issues clearly and simply, both orally and in writing Able to motivate others and keen to learn and share knowledge Innovative and demonstrates flair Be energetic, motivated and enthusiastic LOCATION: The role is an office-based role for three days per week at the company’s Brighton office, the remaining two days may be remote-working. Business Unit: Seiki Systems Scheduled Weekly Hours: 37.5 Number of Openings Available: 1 Worker Type: Regular Career Site: More About Jonas Software: Jonas Software is the leading provider of enterprise management software solutions to the Country and Golf Clubs, Foodservice, Construction, Fitness & Sports, Attractions, Salon & Spa, Education, Radiology/Laboratory Information Systems, and Product Licensing industries. Within these vertical markets, Jonas is made up of over 65 distinct brands, which are respected and leaders within their own domain. Jonas’ vision is to be the branded global leader across the aforementioned vertical markets and to be recognized by customers and respective industry stakeholders as the trusted provider of ‘Software for Life’ and as an ambassador for technology, product innovation, quality, and customer service. Jonas Software is the valued technology partner of over 60,000 customers worldwide in more than 30 countries. Jonas employs over 2,000 skilled individuals consisting of a cross-section of industry experts and technology professionals. Jonas is headquartered in Canada and also operates offices throughout North America, the United Kingdom, Europe, Australia New Zealand and Africa. Jonas is a 100% owned subsidiary of Constellation Software Inc., headquartered in Toronto and traded on the S&P/TSX 60. IS THIS YOU?