Development Manager

Due to our continued growth and expansion, we are looking for a passionate and experienced Development Manager to build and lead high-performing pods of developers. You will be responsible for fostering a collaborative and efficient environment where teams can deliver high-quality software at pace and will act as a guide and coach, empowering your teams to excel and contribute to the company's success.This is an excellent opportunity to make a real difference in the strategy and delivery of key software projects at Defaqto.At Defaqto, we are on a mission to empower everyone to make smarter financial decisions, and we want you to be a part of our exciting journey to become the #1 provider in the UK. We are committed to excellence, not only in our people but also across our diverse portfolio of products:
Expert Ratings for
Consumers: We
empower consumers by providing expert financial guidance at a glance.
Innovative Financial
Planning Software: We develop solutions that simplify
complex financial planning for millions.
Mission-Critical
Technology: Behind
the scenes, our technology is transforming the way product manufacturers
optimise financial products for the market. So, why join Defaqto?
Impactful Work: Every
year, we support over 50 million financial decisions with a combined value
exceeding £80 billion. Your contributions will directly influence and
shape the financial landscape.
Exciting Growth
Opportunities: Our
recent acquisition by Fintel PLC and ambitious growth plans mean Defaqto
is set to double in size over the next 3-4 years, meaning more opportunity
for you to grow and develop.
Collaborative Culture: Collaboration
is not just encouraged, but celebrated. We believe in a supportive
environment where ideas are valued, and skills are recognised. Due to our continued growth and expansion, we are looking for a passionate and experienced Development Manager to build and lead high-performing pods of developers. You will be responsible for fostering a collaborative and efficient environment where teams can deliver high-quality software at pace andwill act as a guide and coach, empowering your teams to excel and contribute to the company's success.You will have 5 key areas of responsibility as Development manager - team leadership, agile delivery, technical leadership, process management and communication and collaboration.Leading multiple development pods whichconsist of testers right through to team andtech leads,you willfoster a collaborative and positive team environment, delegate effectively empowering team members to develop their skills and careers. You will also be conducting performance reviews and setting team and individual objectives.In terms of agile delivery, you will implement and optimise agile development and testing practices, ensure effective sprint planning, backlog refinement, and daily stand-ups etc. Central to this you will foster a culture of continuous improvement and will be tracking and managingproject progress, identifying and mitigating risks to ensure timely delivery.As Development Manager, you will need to stay up-to-date with the latest software development trends and technologies - evaluating and implementing them where efficiency and productivity can be improved.Working closely with the Test and Team Leads, you will establish a testing process and define and implement clear development and test processes for the pods. Ensuring code quality through code reviews, static analysis and adherence to coding standards, you will alsoeffectively manage the dependencies and integrationsbetween pod to promote seamless collaboration.Taking a proactive, clear and conciseapproach to communicating with stakeholders across the organisation to provide updatesand identify and address any issues, building strong relationships with other teams and departments will play a key part in your success.We are looking for somebody with a passion for technology and innovation who has the following: Minimum 5 years' experience in software development (including testing and automation) A strong understanding of Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, etc.) Azure, C# and REACT framework Ability to demonstrate where / how you have managed technical debt
Proven experience leading and managing development teams. Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to prioritize, manage multiple tasks effectively, and meet deadlines.
Ideally, you will havea Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field although this is not essential.Defaqto is an inclusive employer, committed to fostering a diverse and supportive work environment. We endorse equality and value diversity, thus inviting candidates from all backgrounds and walks of life to apply. Together, we aim to make financial decision-making smarter and more accessible for everyone.Fintel plc and all the businesses within it adopt a zero-tolerance approach to discrimination on any of the protected grounds in the Equality Act 2010. We strongly encourage applications from suitably qualified candidates from a variety of backgrounds.
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