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Software Development Manager - Cambridge - Up to £65,000

Job description

We have a rare and unique opportunity for an experience Software Development professional to move into a training and management position, with unlimited reward in North Cambridge.

Our client is expanding their graduate team and as such, is looking to employee an experienced C++ developer who holds strong managing and mentoring experience to line manage the department.

You will be responsible for an ongoing Graduate department of circa 15 employees who will all be entering their Software Development career. This position would suit and caring and compassionate individual who is passionate about learning and development. This is a huge task but one that can be incredibly rewarding and successful.

In order to be considered you must hold:

-          Computer Science degree or equivalent, holding a 2:1 or more.

-          A strong C++ coding background

-          Managing & mentoring experience

-          A clear passion and enthusiasm for L&D.

-          Previous experience holding appraisals

-          Very strong Agile background with the strength to implement this into the team.

-          Experience of code reviews.

-          An understanding of how to present constructive feedback.

This will be an ongoing programme which will require a lot of hard work and determination to help other succeed. You will be responsible for building a strong infrastructure which will require impeccable leadership qualities and the best communication skills.

Please not that this is a hands-off position and would not suit somebody looking to continue coding in a commercial role.

A salary of up to £65,00 is on offer for the successful candidates. This is fully dependent on experience and comes with a generous benefits package of: Up to 10% bonus depending on business profit, Non-Contributory Pension, Share Options and Free food, drink and social events throughout the year.

At SoCode, we pride ourselves on an attractive referral scheme.

If you have Friends, Family or Colleagues looking for a new position in the near future tell them to contact us by either phone or email ensuring they provide us with your name. If we successfully find them a new position, we will provide you with thank you present to show our appreciation