Software Development Manager

Permanent
Full time - flexible working may be considered
35 hours per week
£62,526 per annum
Birmingham
Corporate Functions (HR, Finance, Project Management, IT, Risk and Audit)

We are looking for a Software Development Manager to join our Information, Communication and Technology (ICT) department.

The role

As our Software Development Manager, you will be responsible for leading Agile development within the SRA’s ICT department. Following best practice development and product delivery techniques, you will be keen to make sure your team develop software in line with our standards, architectural principles and software development lifecycle.

You will have experience of building and leading a technical team with evidence of consistent successful delivery. Ideally you will have experience of leading teams on multiple projects and technologies including building and designing a CI/CD solution. You will be managing a team of up to 6 developers and DevOps engineers who will be working across multiple projects or enhancements simultaneously.

You will be familiar with developing cloud applications (in this case within Azure) and be familiar with a variety of front and back end programming languages (including but not limited to .NET, .Net Core, Angular, JavaScript, Web API and SQL), and be responsible for effectively managing resources for multiple projects as well as the software development lifecycle.

As a trusted adviser and partner, you will define development processes, shape the team to deliver the ability to modify and improve our systems in line with our business objectives and strategy.

Working with our senior stakeholders you will support the design and implementation of business solutions evolving these as required.

Excellent interpersonal skills with a proven ability to challenge and influence key stakeholders at every level are key attributes in this role.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who wants to influence and shape a maturing development function and can lead a team to deliver high quality products.

What we can offer you

  • The opportunity to build a team to shape and influence how we run agile development promoting best practice techniques and implementing effective process
  • Showcase your technical capability to manage large- and small-scale projects.
  • Develop strong working relationships at all levels to make sure that services are in line with our standards.
  • Work collaboratively with other areas of our organisation to deliver key projects.

What we’re looking for

  • Development project/product management experience, using Agile/SCRUM delivery
  • Experience in application development and working with remote teams
  • Strong relationship management and communication skills
  • Ability to manage multiple projects/workstreams concurrently
  • Requires very good collaboration skills to ensure stakeholders and 3rd party delivery teams are working well together and delivering to the same outcomes.
  • An experienced leader, able to motivate and engage both technical and business teams.

Useful information

  • There is a role profile attached at the bottom of this advert which details the full skills and experience required.
  • Our staff are currently working from home and all interviews are being conducted virtually via phone, video and technical assessment. If your application is successful one of the team will be in touch to let you know what to expect.
  • We are normally based at The Cube, in Birmingham - a great city centre location alongside the Canal, and in walking distance to railway stations and other transport links.
  • Due to the current situation the role will be working from home until Spring 2021. Looking forward there may be scope for this role to be based from home some days of the week. If you have any questions about the role or organisation, please contact us via recruitment@sra.org.uk

 To apply

  • Select the apply button at the bottom of the advert. Please upload two documents; a CV and cover letter. This gives you the best opportunity to convey your knowledge, skills and experience and how they specifically relate to the requirements for this role
The SRA is the independent regulator of solicitors and law firms in England and Wales, protecting consumers and supporting the rule of law and the administration of justice. We do this by overseeing all education and training requirements necessary to practise as a solicitor, licensing individuals and firms to practise, setting the standards of the profession and regulating and enforcing compliance against these standards.
We offer an inclusive, supportive and friendly working environment and the chance to develop your career within a professional organisation. We are committed to the health and wellbeing of staff, helping everyone to strike a good balance between personal and professional life.

Additionally, we provide a generous flexible benefits package, including gym membership with a tax only cost, an excellent defined contribution pension scheme and an additional 3% of annual basic salary upon successful completion of probation.
Development Manager role profile Dec 2020.docx – 531KB
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Vacancy closing date: 12/04/2021, 17:00

The Solicitors Regulation Authority is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Diversity and inclusion is central to everything we do. We are actively committed to promoting and participating in good practice in the way that we attract, recruit and retain staff.

Everyone is encouraged to bring their whole self to work because we appreciate the value that a truly diverse workforce brings to an organisation. We celebrate difference, recognising the benefits this brings to our inclusive culture, including age, disability, gender identity and expression, religion, race, sex, sexual orientation and socio economic background.

 We are a Stonewall Top 100 Employer, a member of ENEI, a disability confident employer and we are happy to talk flexible working.

This opportunity is closed to applicants.