Job Specification: Software Development Manager
Position: Software Development Manager
Location: Limerick, Ireland (On-site 4 days per week)
Reporting to: Director of Engineering / Head of Technology
Compensation: €100,000 base salary + 12% annual performance bonus
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Software Development Manager to lead 2–3 cross‑functional development teams based in Limerick.
The successful candidate will have a background in Development, Test, or Dev Ops and a proven ability to deliver high‑quality software solutions while building and guiding high‑performing teams.
This role is a balance of people leadership, delivery management, and technical direction, making it ideal for someone who has grown from a hands‑on technical role into a strategic leadership position.
Key Responsibilities
Team Leadership & Management
Lead, mentor, and grow 2–3 development teams (15–25 engineers).
Drive engagement, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Conduct regular 1:1s, performance reviews, and career development planning.
Delivery & Execution
Ensure timely and successful delivery of projects and features.
Collaborate with Product Managers to prioritize work and align with business goals.
Manage risks, dependencies, and clear communication of delivery status.
Technical Leadership
Guide teams on architecture, design, and best practices.
Promote modern engineering approaches including Agile, automation, CI/CD, and cloud solutions.
Encourage experimentation and continuous improvement.
Collaboration & Stakeholder Management
Partner with Product, QA, Operations, and other stakeholders.
Align technical execution with wider business and technology strategy.
Represent the engineering teams to senior leadership.
Continuous Improvement
Champion Agile processes and data‑driven improvements.
Drive efficiency across testing, deployment, and monitoring.
Build a culture of knowledge‑sharing and innovation.
Qualifications & Experience
Strong background in Development, Test, or Dev Ops, with proven progression into leadership.
Experience managing 2+ software teams in a fast‑paced environment.
Solid understanding of modern software engineering practices and delivery pipelines.
Hands‑on technical experience in coding, test automation, or Dev Ops (current or past).
Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
Desirable Skills
Experience leading teams in a scaling organization.
Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
Understanding of microservices, containers, or distributed systems.
Coaching and mentoring engineers into leadership roles.
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