Development Manager

Software Development Manager

📍 Ipswich (Hybrid Working)
💰 £75,000 - £85,000
🕒 Full Time

Mploy Group is partnering with a growing, technology‑led organisation seeking an experienced Development Manager to lead and shape its engineering function.

This is a leadership‑first role.

While the environment is predominantly Python and Java, we are not looking for a hands‑on coder. Instead, we need a strategic technology leader who can build high‑performing teams, shape technical direction, improve delivery capability and create a culture of accountability and ownership.

You will work closely with senior leadership to ensure technology aligns with business objectives and supports long‑term growth.

This position balances people leadership, delivery governance and technical direction.

• Leading and developing multiple software engineering teams
• Driving performance, engagement and professional growth
• Shaping technical direction in collaboration with architects and senior engineers
• Ensuring consistent, high‑quality software delivery
• Improving velocity, processes and engineering maturity
• Removing blockers and creating an environment where teams can perform at their best
• Overseeing Agile practices and delivery standards
• Supporting roadmap planning and prioritisation
• Partnering with Product, Operations and Commercial stakeholders

You will not be expected to code day‑to‑day — but you must be technically credible and able to challenge, guide and support engineering decisions.

• Proven experience leading software development teams in a mid‑to‑large scale organisation
• Strong people leadership and coaching capability
• Experience managing cross‑functional engineering teams
• Solid understanding of modern software engineering practices and Agile methodologies
• Exposure to Python and/or Java environments
• Experience overseeing architecture decisions (microservices, APIs, cloud‑native systems)
• Demonstrable track record of improving delivery performance and team effectiveness
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with operational oversight
• Leads from the front
• Builds trust and accountability
• Drives clarity and focus
• Think long‑term about capability and scalability

• £75,000 - £85,000
• Hybrid working (Ipswich‑based with flexibility)
• Pension
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Professional development support
• Additional benefits dependent on experience

Please apply at your earliest convenience to find out more.