Software Development Manager

At Reliant Trading and Technology Services Ltd, we support business operations through reliable software systems, trading platforms, data tools, and digital workflow solutions. We believe strong technology should make business processes faster, clearer, and easier to manage., We are looking for a Software Development Manager who can take ownership of software delivery, technical team leadership, system improvement, and development standards. This is a senior role for someone who understands how to manage developers, guide technical decisions, and deliver practical software solutions that support business growth.

You will work closely with senior management, developers, product stakeholders, data teams, and external partners to make sure software projects are delivered on time, built to a strong standard, and aligned with business needs. You will be expected to lead development planning, review technical progress, improve delivery processes, and support a reliable engineering culture.

Why Work With Us?

The Environment:

Our team is based in Aberdare, Rhondda Cynon Taf, with work connected to software development, business systems, trading operations, and digital technology services across South Wales and the wider UK market. We value a professional, organised, and solution focused workplace where technology supports real business outcomes.

Technical Ownership:

You will have real responsibility for managing software delivery, improving development standards, supporting developers, and shaping technical direction.

Career Growth:

This role is ideal for someone who wants to move further into senior technology leadership, software engineering management, systems strategy, or technical operations.

Practical Technology Focus:

We build and improve systems that support business activity, data visibility, operational efficiency, and better decision making.

Key Responsibilities:

Software Development Leadership:

Lead software development projects from planning through delivery, including timelines, technical priorities, code quality, testing, and implementation.

Team Management:

Manage developers, engineers, technical specialists, and external development partners. Provide guidance, feedback, and practical support to improve team performance.

Technical Planning:

Work with stakeholders to understand business requirements, define technical solutions, estimate work, and prioritise development activity.

System Improvement:

Identify opportunities to improve existing platforms, internal systems, integrations, databases, workflows, and user experience.

Quality and Delivery Standards:

Support code reviews, testing processes, documentation, release planning, and development standards to ensure reliable software delivery.

Stakeholder Management:

Communicate clearly with senior management, business users, technical teams, vendors, and project stakeholders about progress, risks, and priorities.

Process Improvement:

Improve development workflows, sprint planning, issue tracking, technical documentation, and delivery processes to increase efficiency and reliability.

At least 6 years of experience in software development, systems engineering, application development, technical delivery, or a similar technology role.

Leadership:

Previous experience managing developers, software teams, technical projects, vendors, or cross functional delivery teams is strongly preferred.

Technical Skills:

Strong understanding of software development processes, databases, APIs, cloud platforms, system integrations, testing, documentation, and release management.

Project Delivery Knowledge:

Good knowledge of planning development work, managing priorities, tracking progress, handling technical risks, and delivering software against business requirements.

Communication:

You can communicate clearly and professionally with developers, senior management, business users, vendors, and non technical stakeholders.

Problem Solving:

You are confident handling technical blockers, system issues, changing requirements, delivery delays, resource concerns, and stakeholder expectations.

Mindset:

You are organised, technically confident, delivery focused, and commercially aware. You know how to balance software quality, business needs, team performance, and practical delivery.

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