Job Description

About the job Development Manager
Development Manager
Key Responsibilities
Team & Resource Management
Lead the day-to-day activities of the development team across support, enhancement, and project streams.
Perform detailed resource and capacity planning based on current skills and future pipeline.
Maintain an up-to-date team skill matrix and plan upskilling initiatives.
Drive mentorship, performance management, and succession planning.
Act as an escalation point for complex technical and delivery issues.
Foster a culture of collaboration, knowledge sharing, and continuous learning.
Architectural & Technical Oversight
Collaborate closely with the Solutions Architect, Infrastructure Manager, and the Enterprise Architect to enforce architectural standards and technical direction.
Lead architectural and technical design reviews for new features and systems.
Review and validate development stories for alignment with architectural guidelines and standards.
Ensure reusability, scalability, security, and maintainability of technical solutions.
Provide technical consulting during backlog grooming and planning ceremonies.
Planning, Grooming & Estimation
Participate in sprint planning and backlog grooming to validate feasibility, complexity, and alignment.
Ensure realistic and data-informed effort estimations by engaging developers and QA early.
Continuously refine estimation models using historical velocity and performance metrics.
Plan project deliverables into iterative sprints aligned to Agile methodology to ensure continuous delivery and efficiency to meet deadlines.
Process & Delivery Management
Ensure adherence to SDLC processes, CI/CD pipelines, code reviews, and testing protocols.
Work with the PMO and Project Managers, QA Lead, and Scrum Master to prioritize work aligned with business demand and capacity.
Oversee delivery milestones and ensure smooth transitions between development, QA, and deployment.
Stakeholder & Strategic Collaboration
Partner with Product Owners, Project Managers, Solutions Architect, and business stakeholders to translate strategic objectives into technical deliverables.
Drive technical excellence and innovation aligned with enterprise goals.
Advocate for automation, standardisation, and reduction of technical debt.
Required Experience & Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent.
8+ years of software development experience, with 5+ years as a Full Stack Developer.
At least 3 years in a management or technical leadership role.
Proven experience working in agile development environments with cross-functional teams.
Experience with architectural reviews and capacity planning in modern enterprise software delivery.