Software Development Manager

We’re looking for an experienced Software Development Manager to lead and grow our development capability.

This leadership role oversees software delivery across new and existing solutions. You’ll lead developers, champion strong engineering standards, and work with stakeholders to deliver scalable software and integrations.

What you’ll be doing

• Lead and develop a high-performing software development team
• Oversee the delivery and support of software and integration solutions, ensuring effective resource planning and strong delivery performance
• Work closely with stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical delivery plans
• Ensure solutions align with architecture and data principles, development standards and are aligned to long-term objectives.
• Drive development standards, continuous improvement and modern engineering practices, * Mental health support
• Flexible working options
• Access to online GP appointments

Finance

• Pension plan - contribute between 4% and 8% and we’ll match it or better
• Quick and easy pension transfer service
• Savings and financial advice, loans, free life assurance
• Discounts on shopping, holidays, phones, technology and more
• Free Blue Light Card

Career

• Ongoing personal and professional development programme
• Leadership Pathways online learning resources
• Career progression and promotion opportunities

To see our full range of benefits, check out our dedicated being well website Please follow the link or copy and paste https://anchorbeingwell.co.uk/ into your browser

Celebrating diversity, celebrating you

Anchor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We aim to celebrate diversity and inclusion in all that we do, as we know that the more diverse our colleagues are, the better care and support we can give to our residents and each other.

We are proud to have an LGBT+ group for our residents, and also Disability, LGBT+ and race and ethnicity colleague networks. These work to celebrate diversity, address concerns, review policy and practice and empower their members. We also have an Inclusive Ambassador network to allow all colleagues to be part of promoting diversity and to be an ally to others.

We are a Gold Standard Inclusive Employer, a Stonewall Diversity Champion, Menopause Friendly and a signatory to the Care Leaver Covenant, HouseProud Pledge and Age Friendly Employer Pledge schemes.

Do you have experience in Test automation?, * Experience leading software development teams in a complex environment

• Strong knowledge of Agile, CI/CD, DevOps, automated testing and secure development
• Experience delivering software and integration solutions in a cloud environment, using Microsoft technologies such as .NET, C#, Azure and SQL.
• Strong communication, leadership and stakeholder management skills

It would be great if you also have

• Experience in housing, care or other regulated sectors
• Experience with platforms such as D365 or NEC Housing
• Interest in AI-assisted development or AI-enabled solutions

Pulled from the full job description

• Employee discount
• Company pension
• Discounted gym membership

Anchor - a great place to work

Anchor is England’s largest not-for-profit providers of care and housing for older people. Our heartfelt ambition is to transform housing and care so everyone can have a home where they love living in later life.

We’re not-for-profit which means every penny we make or save is invested in the people who live with us, the places they live and the people who work here. That means a better standard of care and customer service, better wages, more investment in training and development and improved facilities.

Our values

Every one of us can make a difference to our residents and play a part in shaping homes and services around their needs.

Our Anchor values of being Accountable, Respectful, Courageous and Honest apply to us all, whether you manage colleagues as part of your role or not.

Displaying our values can influence those around us to do the same. We can all be leaders at Anchor and should all be driven by the same customer ethos. Our Anchor Leadership Framework helps align these values with the skills and behaviours we demonstrate.