Software Development Manager

Confidential

Manchester Hybrid permanent

Posted: April 28, 2026

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Job Description

Your Role

As the Software Development Manager, you will be a "people-first" leader dedicated to coaching and empowering a multidisciplinary team of developers and testers in our Manchester office. Reporting to the Head of Software, you will act as a facilitator and technical guide, fostering an autonomous culture that balances high-quality delivery with continuous professional growth. You will bridge the gap between strategic business goals and day-to-day engineering, serving as a hands-on technical mentor who removes delivery blockers and ensures our desktop, AI, and Azure solutions remain at the cutting edge of the industry.

What You’ll Be Doing

Leading and empowering a multidisciplinary team through regular 1:1s, goal setting, and active support for career progression and professional development.

Remaining technically hands-on to review system architectures, participate in code reviews, and evaluate security and data risks across our Azure and AI-driven solutions.

Acting as a Scrum Master to monitor engineering throughput, manage project timelines, and proactively remove blockers to ensure on-time delivery.

Overseeing the daily operations and general administrative responsibilities of the Manchester office, ensuring a safe and productive environment.

Identifying skill gaps and leading the end-to-end recruitment and onboarding process to scale the team effectively.

Researching and rolling out advanced CI/CD tooling and engineering best practices to keep the team operating with the latest modern technologies.

What You’ll Need

A proven "people-first" management style with experience building trust and maximizing team autonomy without micromanaging.

A deep understanding of the Microsoft Azure ecosystem and experience with C#, .NET, and MVVM.

Familiarity with integrating AI/ML solutions and managing robust CI/CD pipelines and automated testing practices.

Strong experience managing the software development lifecycle (SDLC) using JIRA and Azure DevOps.

Excellent interpersonal skills to navigate negotiations between technical engineering needs and wider business priorities.

Familiarity with frameworks such as WPF, GTK, or Cocoa is highly advantageous.

What's in it for you?

At Pico Technology, we’re not just about creating world-class test & measurement tools, we are about creating an inspiring workplace where every team member can thrive. If you’re looking to escape the ordinary and take on a varied, rewarding role, this is your chance to join a company where your skills will make a real impact.

Enjoy flexible holidays, a chance to relax at one of our three holiday homes, and be part of our annual Profit Related Pay (PRP) bonus! Embrace sustainability with our Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme and come along to our vibrant Summer and Christmas parties to name just a few! Want to see the full benefits list?

You will find free fruit and five varieties of bean-to-cup coffee in our offices. And if you are up for exploring, St Neots has a variety of shops and eateries to satisfy your cravings.

At Pico, every voice is heard, and you will be valued as an essential part of our team. Join us on this exciting journey where appreciation and opportunity await you.

Are you ready to apply?

If you are as excited as we are, hit the apply button below and let us get your next chapter started.

For any queries, reach out to Toni Jones [email protected]

We cannot wait to welcome you on board!

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