Job Description
Software Development Manager - AWS / PHP / Node.js
Reading
Circa £90,000
This is an exciting opportunity to join a successful health tech business in Reading who are seeking a Software Development Manager. You will lead projects, drive innovation, and provide both man-management and technical leadership to their software development and DevOps functions.
As this role involves leading teams of PHP Developers, a background in PHP is ideal. Other tech being used here includes NodeJS, PHP, APIs, microservices, AWS & CI/CD.
Hybrid remote working in on offer with 2-3 days a to be spent at their Reading location.
Key responsibilities:
- Working closely with senior stakeholders to understand business goals and ensure the development teams, technical architects, Scrum Master and business are aligned
- Maintaining the Roadmap, plan for team growth and scalability
- Taking ownership of releases, including coordinating with teams to ensure correct process and governance is followed
- Coordination with DevOps, testers, and infrastructure team to ensure infrastructure, environments and services are consistent and available
- Fostering a culture of effective communication between development teams and between technology, business and operations
- Line managing and mentoring team members
Essential skills:
- Familiarity with technologies including NodeJS, PHP, APIs, microservices, AWS & CI/CD
- Line management experience
- Experience working in an agile business focused environment
- Having managed teams for greenfield projects with company growth in mind
- Good understanding of software design patterns
- Good understanding of non-functional requirements (security, performance etc)
- Strong interpersonal skills to work with colleagues who need encouragement and coaching to learn new technologies
