Software Development Manager

Job Responsibilities:

The Software Development Manager is responsible for the development and support of software applications in support of the business objectives. The Software Development Manager is accountable for leading the IT team of software developers, including the co-ordination of development and support activities, both internal and external, maintaining awareness of current technologies and architectures, making improvement suggestions, meeting technical requirements and planning implementation activities. Responsibilities will include:

• Custodian of the enterprise architecture and ensures it is fit for purpose to enable the achievement of IT objectives
• Responsible for the management and development of the Software Development team members
• Work with the Change Team to determine software requirements, using technical knowledge to drive out effective business solutions
• Responsible for ensuring adherence to best practice development standards and guidelines while ensuring that an effective and efficient IT software development service is provided to the business.
• Management of aspects of the software development lifecycle as appropriate from requirements gathering through design, development, testing, delivery and enhancement.
• Reviewing and approving software deliverables, ensuring the quality of all applications

Experience Required:

• A minimum of three years’ experience of leading, coaching and developing senior development teams
• At least six years’ experience developing applications, with at least 4 years dedicated to .NET solution development.
• At least four years’ experience in analysing business requirements, recommending technical solutions, and writing technical specifications and/or requirements
• Exposure to MS Dynamics CRM and/or SharePoint an advantage.

Essential and Desirable Skills:

• Strong C# and SQL Skills
• SQL Server, SSIS, SSRS
• XML
• IIS
• TFS
• MVC, ASP.NET and JQuery
• Agile/Scrum experience
• The ability to work cohesively with senior management and change agents across various teams
• The ability to analyse business needs and conceive, design, and develop innovative solutions
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Educational Requirements:

• University degree or diploma in related field or equivalent professional training and experience

Working Hours and Benefits:

• Great location on Luas line
• Pension
• Healthcare
• Subsidized Canteen
• 40 hour week