Job Title: Software Development Manager
Location: Bristol + Hybrid Working Arrangements
Compensation: Competitive Salary + Benefits
Role Type: Full time / Permanent
Role ID: SF59187
At Babcock we're working to create a safe and secure world, together, and if you join us, you can play your part as a Software Development Manager at our Babcock Technology Centre site.
The role
As a Software Development Manager, you'll have a role that's out of the ordinary where will have the opportunity to play a key role in supporting the Royal Navy's applications to ensure timely software deliveries.
Day-to-day, you'll lead and manage our software development team and help us continue to grow our business and contribute to our goal.
Lead and manage one of the organisations Software Development teams focused on creating and maintaining software applications using Microsoft Technologies and Oracle backend systems.
Oversee the end-to-end software development lifecycle, from initial planning, requirement analysis, estimation, and design to development, testing, deployment, and maintenance.
Collaborate and partner with cross-functional teams including project managers, architects, test, business analysts, infrastructure, and service team to deliver software solutions on time, within scope and budget.
Manage the demands for bug fixing, system enhancements including continuous application development and changes resulting from technology refresh.
Ensure adherence to best practices in software development, including Agile methodologies and ensure high-quality software solutions that meet business requirements.This role is full time, 35 hours per week and provides hybrid working arrangements with 2 days in the office/onsite and 3 days working from home.
Essential experience of the Software Development Manager
Significant experience in software development, with a strong focus on Microsoft Technologies
Significant experience in .NET, C#, API development and integration, SQL servers
Experience with Agile development methodology
Experience working as a Senior or Principal Software Engineer with proven experience of setting the software Development strategiesQualifications for the Software Development Manager
We value difference and don't have a fixed idea when it comes to background or education, provided you can show the required level of experience and/or willingness to learn then we would like to hear from you.
Security Clearance
The successful candidate must be a sole UK national who is able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role.
Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held.
What we offer
Generous holiday allowance
Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+
Employee share scheme
Employee shopping savings portal
Payment of Professional Fees
Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave
Holiday Trading is a benefit that allows the majority of employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement
'Be Kind Day' enables employees to take one working day's paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charity
Flexible working - we give people more options to better integrate their work and personal life, whilst ensuring that business needs are met.
Babcock International
For over a century Babcock has helped to defend nations, protect communities and build a better world. To continue, we must adapt, advance and be a sustainable business with a shared goal.
We are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please email with the subject header 'Reasonable adjustments requirement'. We're committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone's free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working - please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.
Closing date: 04/12/2024
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