Software Development Manager

• 27/01/26
• North West, Cheshire
• £70k - 80k per year
• Permanent
• Software Engineering
• Full time

Software Development Manager

Cheshire East (office-based)

£80,000

We’re working with a well-established, fast-growing technology business that has evolved from a UK SME into a truly global organisation operating across multiple continents. Their products support thousands of customers worldwide and sit at the heart of a critical, customer-facing platform.

As part of continued growth, they’re looking to hire an experienced Development Manager to lead a highly skilled, multidisciplinary engineering team responsible for a core software application.

The role

You’ll be responsible for the day-to-day leadership of a development team working on a large-scale, business-critical platform. This is primarily a people- and delivery-focused role - your leadership experience matters far more than prior exposure to specific languages.

You’ll work closely with Product, Delivery, and Operations to align priorities, drive quality, and ensure teams are set up to succeed. This is a hands-on leadership role where you’ll be expected to step in during critical situations, remove blockers, and keep delivery on track.

Key responsibilities

• Line management of a highly technical, cross-functional software engineering team

• Creating a culture of collaboration, ownership, and continuous improvement

• Working closely with product and delivery stakeholders to align technical delivery with business goals

• Recruiting, mentoring, and developing engineers at different stages of their careers

• Running performance reviews and providing clear, constructive feedback

• Actively contributing to agile ceremonies and improving ways of working

What we’re looking for

• Strong background in software development and cloud-based systems

• Proven experience leading and developing software engineering teams

• A strategic mindset with the ability to influence and drive change

• Comfortable operating in fast-paced, evolving environments

• Passion for technology, innovation, and continuous learning

• Confident communicator who can balance technical detail with commercial priorities

What’s on offer

• A leadership role within a growing, technology-led organisation

• The opportunity to make a real impact on a widely used, customer-facing product

• A collaborative, inclusive culture with a strong focus on continuous improvement

• Competitive salary, bonus potential, and a solid benefits package

This is an office-based role in Cheshire East and would suit someone who enjoys being close to their teams and stakeholders.