Group Software Development Manager
<p><b>Salary: £80,000 - 80,000 per year</b></p>
<b>Requirements:</b>
<ul><li>Proven experience leading software development teams (including off-shore/near-shore partners).</li><li>Track record of delivering multi-workstream portfolios with clear outcomes and measurable benefits.</li><li>Strong background in software development, including hands-on experience with .NET (Core/8+) and C#.</li><li>Experience with SQL Server/relational databases (including performance tuning).</li><li>Familiarity with modern front-end frameworks such as Next.js, React or Vue.</li><li>Hands-on experience or strong operational exposure to containerised environments and Kubernetes.</li><li>Exposure to Azure services (or similar hyperscale cloud).</li><li>Knowledge of modern practices: CI/CD, Agile/Kanban/Scrum, source control, code review and quality gates.</li><li>Experience managing third-party technology partners (desktop/infrastructure), with clear SLA discipline and service improvement plans.</li><li>Strong people leadership and coaching skills; builds trust, clarity and accountability.</li><li>Excellent communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.</li><li>Pragmatic, delivery-focused problem solver, comfortable in fast-changing environments.</li><li>Balances hands-on technical understanding with strategic leadership.</li><li>Data-driven decision-making skills; sets measurable goals and follows through.</li></ul>
<b>Responsibilities:</b>
<ul><li>Lead, coach and develop an on-shore and off-shore development team, fostering a high-performing, collaborative engineering culture.</li><li>Run regular 1:1s, performance reviews and development plans; support recruitment, onboarding and continuous skills development.</li><li>Actively manage team capacity, workload and delivery priorities aligned to business goals.</li><li>Partner with Change and Continuous Improvement to plan and deliver the annual portfolio of initiatives spanning greenfield builds, brownfield enhancements, and platform/system transformation.</li><li>Translate business requirements into clear, actionable technical direction and delivery plans.</li><li>Identify and manage delivery risks, issues and dependencies, escalating appropriately.</li><li>Provide practical architectural and engineering guidance; review and challenge solutions for scalability, security, maintainability and cost-effectiveness.</li><li>Champion modern engineering practices (CI/CD, trunk-based development, automated testing, observability) and support release and deployment strategies.</li><li>Maintain awareness of best practices across .NET, modern front-end frameworks and cloud platforms; set and evolve coding standards and guardrails.</li><li>Serve as the primary point of contact for third-party desktop and infrastructure support providers, coordinating fixes, improvements and roadmaps.</li><li>Ensure SLAs and SLOs are met; drive efficient incident, problem and change management.</li><li>Collaborate with suppliers to support endpoint, infrastructure and platform improvements; maintain strong relationships with internal IT and Security stakeholders.</li><li>Model our collaborative, relationship-driven style—constructively challenging and continuously improving how we work to deliver outcomes that matter.</li></ul>
<b>Technologies:</b>
<ul><li>Azure</li><li>C#</li><li>CI/CD</li><li>Cloud</li><li>Support</li><li>Kanban</li><li>Kubernetes</li><li>React</li><li>SQL</li><li>Security</li><li>Vue</li><li>ASP.NET</li><li>CTO</li><li>Dart</li><li>Flow</li><li>Flutter</li><li>GitOps</li><li>Microsoft Intune</li><li>Mobile</li><li>Serverless</li></ul>
<p><b>More:</b></p>
<p>At Leger Shearings Group, we are the UKs largest escorted coach tour operator, dedicated to creating exceptional travel experiences. We are currently entering an exciting new phase of growth, with significant investments in product and technology development. Our Rotherham Head Office serves as the hub for a close-knit and fast-moving team. We offer an engaging workplace with opportunities for professional growth, including a scholarship program. Enjoy great benefits like 33 days of annual leave, your birthday and Christmas Eve off, an annual holiday contribution, employee discounts, and free parking. Join us and make a real impact in the lives of thousands of happy travelers.</p>
<p>last updated 8 week of 2026</p>
<b>Requirements:</b>
<ul><li>Proven experience leading software development teams (including off-shore/near-shore partners).</li><li>Track record of delivering multi-workstream portfolios with clear outcomes and measurable benefits.</li><li>Strong background in software development, including hands-on experience with .NET (Core/8+) and C#.</li><li>Experience with SQL Server/relational databases (including performance tuning).</li><li>Familiarity with modern front-end frameworks such as Next.js, React or Vue.</li><li>Hands-on experience or strong operational exposure to containerised environments and Kubernetes.</li><li>Exposure to Azure services (or similar hyperscale cloud).</li><li>Knowledge of modern practices: CI/CD, Agile/Kanban/Scrum, source control, code review and quality gates.</li><li>Experience managing third-party technology partners (desktop/infrastructure), with clear SLA discipline and service improvement plans.</li><li>Strong people leadership and coaching skills; builds trust, clarity and accountability.</li><li>Excellent communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.</li><li>Pragmatic, delivery-focused problem solver, comfortable in fast-changing environments.</li><li>Balances hands-on technical understanding with strategic leadership.</li><li>Data-driven decision-making skills; sets measurable goals and follows through.</li></ul>
<b>Responsibilities:</b>
<ul><li>Lead, coach and develop an on-shore and off-shore development team, fostering a high-performing, collaborative engineering culture.</li><li>Run regular 1:1s, performance reviews and development plans; support recruitment, onboarding and continuous skills development.</li><li>Actively manage team capacity, workload and delivery priorities aligned to business goals.</li><li>Partner with Change and Continuous Improvement to plan and deliver the annual portfolio of initiatives spanning greenfield builds, brownfield enhancements, and platform/system transformation.</li><li>Translate business requirements into clear, actionable technical direction and delivery plans.</li><li>Identify and manage delivery risks, issues and dependencies, escalating appropriately.</li><li>Provide practical architectural and engineering guidance; review and challenge solutions for scalability, security, maintainability and cost-effectiveness.</li><li>Champion modern engineering practices (CI/CD, trunk-based development, automated testing, observability) and support release and deployment strategies.</li><li>Maintain awareness of best practices across .NET, modern front-end frameworks and cloud platforms; set and evolve coding standards and guardrails.</li><li>Serve as the primary point of contact for third-party desktop and infrastructure support providers, coordinating fixes, improvements and roadmaps.</li><li>Ensure SLAs and SLOs are met; drive efficient incident, problem and change management.</li><li>Collaborate with suppliers to support endpoint, infrastructure and platform improvements; maintain strong relationships with internal IT and Security stakeholders.</li><li>Model our collaborative, relationship-driven style—constructively challenging and continuously improving how we work to deliver outcomes that matter.</li></ul>
<b>Technologies:</b>
<ul><li>Azure</li><li>C#</li><li>CI/CD</li><li>Cloud</li><li>Support</li><li>Kanban</li><li>Kubernetes</li><li>React</li><li>SQL</li><li>Security</li><li>Vue</li><li>ASP.NET</li><li>CTO</li><li>Dart</li><li>Flow</li><li>Flutter</li><li>GitOps</li><li>Microsoft Intune</li><li>Mobile</li><li>Serverless</li></ul>
<p><b>More:</b></p>
<p>At Leger Shearings Group, we are the UKs largest escorted coach tour operator, dedicated to creating exceptional travel experiences. We are currently entering an exciting new phase of growth, with significant investments in product and technology development. Our Rotherham Head Office serves as the hub for a close-knit and fast-moving team. We offer an engaging workplace with opportunities for professional growth, including a scholarship program. Enjoy great benefits like 33 days of annual leave, your birthday and Christmas Eve off, an annual holiday contribution, employee discounts, and free parking. Join us and make a real impact in the lives of thousands of happy travelers.</p>
<p>last updated 8 week of 2026</p>