Software Development Manager, Jobs, 7863

Software Development Manager - Edinburgh/Midlothian

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We are on the hunt for a Software Development Manager to join our growing business. 

What do we do?

An energetic company specialising in helping our clients acquire, retain, and monetise customers via web and mobile apps in the form of free and pay-to-play games. We use the science of gamification to encourage desired behaviours. The company is growing, and we have ambitions to be a leading games provider, and we have been gaining recognition nationally and abroad.

Our current clients are multi-national I-gaming companies based in Europe, Africa, Asia, and the USA, and we have started to expand into non-I-gaming markets.

Who are we looking for? 

We are looking for someone confident, has an eye for detail, can solve problems, balance multiple deadlines, and is happy to help others.

 If you are looking to join a team where you will make a real difference and where you'll be heard and valued – please apply! 

What can we offer you?

  • A fun, relaxed, and collaborative environment, working in a company built on honesty that has flexible hours.
  • Joining a growing company that is evolving all the time, giving you the opportunity to test yourself and your role to discover your skills.
  • Being surrounded by a group of bright, motivated people. We are a friendly, straightforward, and talented bunch that keeps it light-hearted.

Job Brief

We are looking for you to join our team as a Technical Delivery Manager, reporting directly to the CTO. You will manage the development teams and build a variety of games for our clients, backend gaming solutions and handle third-party integrations. Once the games are live, you will be responsible for overseeing the running those games in the production environment and any ongoing development work required.

 Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Set delivery targets and drive the development of our games from inception to completion. 
  • Provide leadership to our development teams and collaborate with other stakeholders to deliver projects on time and budget. 
  • Act as the CTO’s deputy when required
  • Implement and drive continual improvement processes.
  • With the help of the CTO and Lead QA, help improve and implement quality assurance testing on projects to ensure the final delivery meets requirements and scope.
  • Stay abreast of digital tools, platforms, and industry trends. 
  • Experience with Infrastructure Network/Storage delivery
  • Technical background and experience working with technical teams.
  • Experience of working within business change, and projects with an understating of project and delivery life cycle.
  • The ability to interpret technical jargon and communicate an understanding to business stakeholders

Requirements:

  • 5+ Years' experience in a similar role
  • 8+ years’ experience in one or more of the main technologies we use: React.js, Node, HTML/CSS, Postgres, Web API, Git or understanding of other major programming languages or frontend technologies such as Java, C#
  • Ability to set long, medium, and short-term goals and achieve them.
  • Demonstrable experience in building complex web-based systems.
  • Background in integrating third party (RESTful) APIs and building APIs. 
  • An aptitude for problem-solving, the ability to think on your feet, and action solutions.

Other useful experience and skills:

  • Knowledge of some of the other technologies we are including AWS, Docker, Serverless, Google analytics, common web security techniques. 
  • Knowledge of building backend services and designing and maintaining databases 

Employee Package and Benefits:

  • Competitive salary 
  • Flexible working 
  • 32 days holiday
  • Matched pension up to 3% (after 3 months)
  • Share Options (after one year)
  • As much coffee as you can drink

 

To be considered for this opportunity, please apply today or contact Nyomi O'Dowd.

E: nodowd@weareninetwenty.com

T: 0141 231 1260