Software Development Manager
16 days ago
Portsmouth
Lead Forensics is a rapidly growing SaaS company specializing in B2B sales and marketing solutions. We are seeking a skilled Software Development Manager to join our engineering department and lead the team responsible for our customer-facing products. In this role, you’ll drive performance, support personal development, and foster a culture of innovation within a dynamic, fast-paced environment. • Set clear, measurable goals for developers, monitoring and evaluating their progress to meet productivity and quality targets., • Oversee and maintain high standards for software assets, ensuring they support both immediate productivity and sustainable long-term engineering performance., • Provide regular, constructive feedback and coaching to help developers overcome challenges and achieve their objectives., • Implement and improve transparent performance management processes to encourage accountability across teams., • Lead and line manage a section of the engineering department, focusing on both individual and team development., • Mentor and guide developers, fostering a collaborative, supportive work environment., • Hold regular one-on-ones and performance reviews to support career progression, skills growth, and job satisfaction., • Identify training needs and coordinate access to learning opportunities, organizing or delivering effective training solutions as needed., • Support recruitment efforts by identifying talent needs, participating in interviews, and selecting candidates aligned with the team’s culture and values., • Drive initiatives to engage and retain high-performing team members, promoting employee satisfaction and reducing turnover., • Champion a culture of continuous improvement by empowering teams to share ideas and innovate processes., • Introduce and implement best practices for team productivity and well-being, staying current with industry trends and new tools., • Facilitate retrospectives and feedback sessions to reflect on team performance and identify areas for enhancement., • Actively promote a high-trust, high-collaboration engineering culture centered around excellent communication and teamwork., • Champion and demonstrate company values, serving as a role model and helping to maintain a healthy, vibrant work culture., • Extensive experience in SaaS environments, driving rapid and efficient software development that emphasizes clean code, SOLID principles, and strong design patterns., • Proven track record of monitoring and improving engineering performance., • Strong programming background and problem-solving skills, with the ability to quickly learn and apply new tools and technologies., • Hands-on software engineering experience with mature DevOps practices., • In-depth knowledge of maintainable system design and operation., • Experience with automated testing and quality assurance processes., • Understanding of scalable system design and implementation., • Enthusiasm for security best practices and building secure systems., • Proven experience leading engineering teams delivering complex, distributed systems., • Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills., • Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Computer Science or a related field from a recognized university, preferably with strong academic performance., • Proficiency in our tech stack: NestJS/Node.js, Vue, Redis, SQL Server, and Snowflake., • Competitive salary and benefits., • A fantastic company culture founded on our Company DNA’s, “One Team” mindset, and a continual growth mentality., • Opportunities to give back through volunteer days, fundraisers, and charity events. Join Lead Forensics and lead a high-performing engineering team making a real difference in B2B sales and marketing software! #J-18808-Ljbffr