Software Development Manager

1 week ago


Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom Bright Purple Full time £80,000 - £110,000 per year

Software Development Manager – Aberdeen / Scotland Remote

An international software business operating in the global energy, maritime and oil and gas markets is looking for a highly skilled and hands-on Software Development Manager to lead the development of one of their key product streams.

You will manage a globally dispersed team of engineers, taking ownership of multiple applications across cloud and hybrid environments, and play a pivotal role in shaping technical direction and delivery standards.

This is a chance to combine technical leadership with hands-on software development, ensuring high-quality, secure, and scalable solutions are delivered on time, while also developing and mentoring a high-performing team.

What is in it for you:

  • Salary up to £110,000
  • Hybrid / Remote Working
  • 33 days annual leave
  • Pension
  • Private Medical insurance
  • Private Dental insurance
  • Life Assurance

What you'll do:

  • Lead, mentor, and inspire development teams of up to 40 engineers, fostering a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and high performance.
  • Provide hands-on architectural guidance for both Azure cloud and on-premise systems.
  • Actively participate in coding and system design alongside your teams.
  • Drive the adoption of modern development practices, CI/CD, automated testing, and secure coding standards.
  • Translate business needs into clear technical specifications and roadmaps.
  • Oversee planning, prioritisation, and delivery across multiple projects.
  • Play a key role in recruitment and skills development within the development function.
  • Act as the technical focal point between development, Product, and Support teams.

What we're looking for:

  • Extensive experience in
    C#
    development and modern frameworks, with strong knowledge of
    AWS.
  • Proven track record
    leading large software teams
    (up to 40) and delivering enterprise-grade applications.
  • Hands-on experience in architecture, system design, and deployment practices.
  • Familiarity with DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and modern engineering tools.
  • Strong knowledge of agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) and experience in improving team performance.
  • Awareness of secure coding principles and automated code quality practices.
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence and guide teams effectively.

This is a rare opportunity to work for a global technology company, combining strategic leadership with practical hands-on development. You will help shape software strategy, improve engineering standards, and deliver projects that make a tangible impact across the organisation, all while leading a large, skilled team.

Bright Purple is an equal opportunities employer: we are proud to work with clients who share our values of diversity and inclusion in our industry.



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