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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Development Manager - Software Development Group - **Company:** Jisc - **Location:** UK (Remote available) - **Salary:** £50,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Excel, Automation of Tests, Continuous Integration, Object-Oriented Software Development, Scrum Methodology, Systems Development Life Cycle, Software Engineering, SonarQube - **Published:** July 15, 2026 - **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=9cfd8ac27591bc3b ## About the Role * A track record of leading high-performing teams * Strong experience with Agile/Scrum delivery * Knowledge of CI/CD, automated testing and tools like SonarQube or Snyk * Ability to align team goals with OKRs and KPIs * Confident communicator who thrives in cross-functional collaboration * Experience supporting teams through change and transformation * Skilled in 1:1s, performance and career development conversations * People-first leadership style with a strong EDIB mindset Nice to Have * Experience working across multiple teams * Solid understanding of SDLC and engineering best practices * Background in software development (especially OOP) * Knowledge of psychological safety and succession planning * Familiarity with scaled agile environments * Experience using DORA metrics * Confidence representing teams at leadership level * Proven ability to lead change at scale * Experience coaching or mentoring other leaders Skills & Personal Qualities Need to have: * Strong succession planning and skills balancing to build resilient teams * Excellent relationship builder with a collaborative, trust-first approach * Ability to turn strategy into clear, measurable goals * Passion for empowering teams and driving ownership * A clear, confident communicator across all levels * Data-informed mindset to support smart decision-making * Skilled at influencing without authority * A natural advocate for your team's voice and success * Clear on expectations, accountability and outcomes * Confident delivering honest, actionable feedback * Solid technical awareness to guide decisions * Strong conflict resolution and trust-building skills Nice to have: * Experience in coaching and mentoring * Strong workload and capacity management * Confidence in recruitment and onboarding * Ability to create psychological safety * Excellent prioritisation and time management * Passion for building an inclusive, diverse team culture Qualifications & training Need to have * Demonstratable knowledge of software development and people management is required * Evidence of continuous learning and professional development relevant to this role Nice to have * Leadership and management certifications and membership with a relevant professional body * People management relevant training e.g. emotional intelligence, conflict resolution and coaching * Scrum Master (CSM, PSM) - for Agile/Scrum environments * Computing, business or management degree or equivalent ## Description As a Development Manager, you'll lead high-performing agile teams (typically 2 teams of 5 or 6 people) to deliver exceptional results. You'll create an inclusive, psychologically safe environment where people thrive, grow, and do their best work. You'll: * Champion team performance and continuous improvement * Coach and develop talent, unlocking individual potential * Align skills, capacity, and delivery with organisational goals * Drive engineering excellence through best practices like CI/CD and automated testing * Use data and metrics to continuously raise the bar This is a role where people leadership meets technical insight - perfect for someone who's just as passionate about growing teams as they are about delivering great software. What you'll be doing: People Leadership That Inspires * Attract, develop and retain top talent * Lead meaningful 1:1s, performance reviews and career growth plans * Build a high-performing, inclusive and psychologically safe culture * Champion coaching, mentoring and continuous upskilling * Balance team capacity, skills and succession planning * Tackle performance challenges with clarity and care * Prioritise wellbeing and work-life balance Empowering Teams to Excel * Give teams ownership of delivery, documentation and quality * Strengthen resilience through smart resourcing and skills development * Identify risks early and drive efficiency improvements * Foster collaboration through Communities of Practice and shared learning Driving Strategic Impact * Align teams to OKRs, KPIs and organisational priorities * Bring product and technical roadmaps to life for teams and stakeholders * Champion big-picture thinking - from security to operational excellence * Use metrics (including DORA) to enable data-driven decisions Influencing & Engaging Stakeholders * Partner across the organisation to align priorities and manage risk * Represent your teams in leadership conversations * Communicate change clearly, building trust and buy-in Technical Leadership That Delivers * Bring strong understanding of agile delivery and SDLC * Introduce tools, standards and best practices that drive excellence * Champion CI/CD, automated testing and quality tooling (SonarQube, Snyk, etc.), Jisc has an active sponsor licence to recruit on a Skilled worker visa basis. Candidates wishing to apply who require sponsorship should determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for the role by assessing their circumstances against the relevant Home Office criteria. 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