Software Development Manager, Greater Manchester, £85,000 Bonus Our client, an international & highly regarded SaaS company, is seeking a Software Development Manager to lead from the front and drive the development of their SaaS Platform. This role will oversee the development of a range of Products (6 Developers) used by customers across North America and Europe. The Development Manager will be instrumental in ensuring these products meet high standards for performance, reliability, and customer satisfaction. Role Overview: As the Development Manager, you’ll lead and develop the Product team’s technical roadmap, working closely with Product, Sales, Marketing, and Engineering to drive growth and meet client needs. You'll manage a team of skilled software developers (developing web-based products with JavaScript (Angular / React), SQL, AWS), guiding them through the design and development of new features whilst leading from the front with regards to Service-Oriented Architecture design. Key Responsibilities: Agile Development : Lead Agile processes to continuously improve and develop the Scheduling suite. Software Engineering : Day-to-day leadership of Software Developers ( JavaScript, React, Angular, AWS) as well as long-term career development. Technical Strategy : Collaborate with Product Managers to design technical solutions aligned with customer requirements and business growth. Product Oversight : Oversee the development of core Software Products. Cross-functional Collaboration : Partner with Engineering and QA to enhance testing strategies, accelerating delivery. Quality Control : Approve code, resolve production issues, and ensure adherence to SLAs and security standards. Team Leadership : Mentor and manage a diverse team of onshore and offshore developers, fostering best practices in software development. Expertise / experience needed: 8 years of experience in enterprise software development. Leading Web-based development teams (JavaScript - Angular, React) Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases. Skilled in Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA). Proven track record in delivering AWS cloud-based SaaS solutions and managing cloud infrastructure. Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach. Demonstrated leadership abilities, managing cross-functional teams and external partners effectively. If you are interested in this product-focused Software Development Manager opportunity with an innovative SaaS company please apply with a copy of your CV ASAP. Feel free to reach out to me for more information – Richard Thexton, NearTech Search.