Software Development Manager

We have four development teams, each made up of JavaScript developers, technical writers, test engineers and a development manager. You'll also work closely with our DevOps/Platform team, and product managers who'll help you stay on track.

You should be a self-starter who takes the initiative. You'll need a proactive management style, sparking enthusiasm in the team and spotting problems before they happen. Before joining us, you'll have led at least one Agile development team, balancing technical know-how with strong people management skills. You'll need to be familiar with our technology stack (TypeScript, JavaScript and React) and be able to understand dependencies, blockers and key aspects of the development process. You'll be the bridge between development and production teams, so you'll need strong communication skills and should be comfortable sharing feedback and building a common vision. You might also have:

• A more in-depth knowledge of code architecture, web development, infrastructure and how to deliver software products
• Experience in guiding team members in their career development
• Familiarity with data visualization or analysis technologies.
  
  It's rare to find a company that values technical and commercial experience equally, but the sustainable, thoughtful growth of Cambridge Intelligence has created a work culture that values all ideas and opinions.
  
  A full-time, permanent position
Hybrid working, with one day per week in our central Cambridge office (3 days per week during probation).Skilled in tech leadership and ready to make an impact? As a Development Manager here, you'll lead a growing team of talented developers and guide the development process.What's involved? In this role, you'll manage a team of developers, testers and tech authors, keeping everyone productive and fully engaged. You'll do this by setting clear professional development goals, offering individual guidance and helping to unblock issues. You'll also drive the development process forwards, facilitating progress and encouraging continuous improvement across the team., Working as a team is a two-way street here: there's always someone on hand to help, and new ideas are always taken on board, making you feel valued. - Céline Ramond, Customer Success ManagerThree reasons to join us We have a flexible and healthy work/life fit and embrace hybrid working, with 80% remote working Learn every day - you'll be supported to upskill within a growing software company Make an impact - our customers work on some of the world's most urgent problems. Your contribution will help them succeed.Our benefits We've created a great selection of perks, including:
• Fully-funded professional development
• Medical and dental cover
• Flexible working & flexible leave
• A decent contributory pension
• Quarterly bonuses when we hit targets, + Duration: about 90 minutes
+ With: two of our development managers, and one of our developers + To check: your experience, knowledge and skills, and how you approach a challenge + Preparation needed: you'll have two tasks This is your time to shine! We'll ask you to prepare two short tasks, which you'll share during the interview. Don't panic, though! This isn't designed to stress you out or trip you up. We want to see how you approach the kind of challenges you'll be solving if you were to join us. After we've talked through the tasks, we'll ask you some questions and then give you plenty of time to ask your own.
• 3. Last chat + Duration: about 45 minutes + With: Jon, our Head of Development, and Nick, our CTO + To check: your motivations and aspirations + Preparation needed: none This is the final step. Jon and Nick will be interested to hear about your motivations for joining us, and what you'll bring to the team. It's also a great chance to understand our business from a strategic perspective, and to see how your career will progress here.