Software Development Manager

Are you looking for your next move and want to be part of a team that is hard working and committed to making a difference to our business?  Do you have a passion for problem solving and helping people to realise their full potential?

If so, we have the role for you - Software Development Manager within Group IT.

Working with, and as part of the wider Software Delivery function, you will be responsible for coordinating and managing the successful delivery of software related initiatives and line managing a group of Software Engineers.

Some accountabilities of the role: 

• Engineering Mindset. Capable of managing a software development team with existing products and defined strategy. Able to clarify technical requirements, negotiate priorities, and manage projects to deliver on time. Knows how to audit SDE work (code, design) to make sure results are high quality. Ensures technology solutions are testable, monitored, and maintainable. Able to lead a team of SDEs tasked with building or solving difficult software problems.

• People Management. Knows how to manage the performance and develop software engineers. Able to create successful career pathways. 

• Software Engineering Sub-Profession - Be a key contributor to the management of the sub-profession of software engineering within the software delivery function. 

• Communication. Drives effective business and technical discussions. Write clear documentation. Able to create an engineering roadmap.

• Service and Security - The testing of software systems must align with the technology objectives surrounding service and security. Play a leading role in considering and ensuring both elements in all that we do. surrounding service and security. Play a leading role in considering and ensuring both elements in all that we do. 

• Continuous Improvement - Using key performance indicators and metrics, identify and execute on areas for improvement and efficiencies on a continuous basis, balancing all demands and priorities across software delivery and from our external stakeholders.

• Leadership - Work as part of the collective Software Delivery team, providing clear direction and reporting across all software related initiatives, and deliver against a common vision. Deputise for the Head of Engineering when required.

• Contracts and Partners - A number of 3rd party partners will be utilised by software testing. Ensure alignment within standard ways of working as set out by the Software Engineering function, whilst understanding contractual obligations and agreements with the third party 

What’s in it for you?

Our strong family values and 'cornerstones' lie at the heart of the success of our journey. If, like us, you put customers at heart of everything you do, you can expect to be rewarded with a full package of benefits on top of a salary that grows with you as you grow in our business.

You’ll be supported by some fantastic training and development and have the opportunity to learn, grow and develop across the Travis Perkins Group. 

We’ll also equip you with a benefits package that grows as you grow with the company:

• Competitive bonus

• Save-as-you-earn scheme

• Buy-as-you-earn scheme

• Contributory pension scheme

• Colleague discount across a variety of Group businesses

A bit about us

As the largest distributor of building materials in the UK, Travis Perkins has been helping to build Britain for over 200 years.

With over 5 businesses, 16,000 colleagues and more than 1,200 branches, stores and sites around the UK we believe we have the best people and the best place to work. Everyone works hard together to deliver results, but most importantly, have some fun along the way!