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Nigel Wright Recruitment

Software Development Manager

Hybrid

Newcastle upon tyne, United kingdom

Full Time

02-02-2026

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Skills

Communication Leadership Jira Salesforce CI/CD DevOps Kanban Scrum Resource Allocation Agile methodologies Problem-solving CRM git Azure AWS Software Development Team Leadership cloud platforms Agile Recruitment CI/CD Pipelines

Job Specifications

Company

Our client is a fast-growing technology-driven business that delivers innovative solutions to thousands of customers and suppliers across the UK. They operate in a dynamic environment, leveraging cutting-edge platforms to streamline operations and enhance user experience. With a strong focus on digital transformation, they integrate web, mobile, and CRM technologies to support business growth and efficiency.

Role

We are seeking an experienced Software Development Manager to lead a talented development team. This is a pivotal role, responsible for driving technical excellence, improving processes, and ensuring the successful delivery of scalable, secure, and high-quality solutions.

You will manage the full software development lifecycle, from planning and design through to deployment and maintenance, while fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement. The role requires strong leadership skills, hands-on technical involvement, and the ability to align development activities with strategic business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and manage a cross-functional development team, promoting innovation and best practices.
Oversee end-to-end software development processes, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to quality standards.
Collaborate with stakeholders to define product roadmaps and align technology initiatives with business goals.
Drive process improvements, including Agile methodologies, DevOps practices, and CI/CD pipelines.
Provide technical guidance, including code reviews and architectural decisions, ensuring performance, scalability, and security.
Manage resource allocation, recruitment, and onboarding of new talent.
Ensure seamless integration between CRM systems (ideally Salesforce), web platforms, mobile applications, and backend services.
Support senior leadership in defining the technology roadmap for future growth.

Person

Proven experience in software development and team leadership roles.
Strong understanding of modern web/mobile technologies or Salesforce development.
Familiarity with Agile frameworks (Scrum/Kanban), DevOps practices, and tools like Jira, Git, and CI/CD.
Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS/Azure) and integration technologies (SOAP/REST APIs, OAuth).
Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Salesforce certifications or experience highly desirable.

Location & Working Pattern

Hybrid role based in Newcastle city centre, requiring three days per week in the office.

About the Company

Our ambition is to be the leading professional recruitment business in the North of England. We aim to achieve this by connecting great people to great opportunities. We have particular focus on recruiting professionals across the North East, Yorkshire and North West from our offices in Manchester, Leeds, Teesside and Newcastle upon Tyne. Our people are sector specialists with expertise in a specic discipline. This focus is unique and ensures extensive market understanding which enables us to access the best talent. Clients... Know more