Buzzacott is a passionately independent and growing professional services firm. We are based in the City of London, with a satellite office in Hong Kong.

We are partner led and focused on people – our team and our clients. We combine market leading sector expertise and excellent service capability to provide exceptional service in our chosen markets.

Team overview

We are a high performing team that provides integrated, reliable, and secure technology solutions to enable our colleagues to work efficiently from anywhere. Alongside a busy support function, we strive for digital excellence and introduce exciting modern technology to the firm, providing new tools and innovative solutions to help drive the growth and development of Buzzacott.

Role Overview

The newly created role of Software Development Manager will be expected to operate at the Skills for the Information Age (SFIA) Development and Implementation discipline, Level 4/5 to provide additional development resource to the Technology team, supporting our growing business needs and requirements. The role combines aspects of technical leadership, project management and team building.

We’re looking for a software development manager who displays enthusiasm, and whose technical expertise allows them to seamlessly manage projects and prioritise deadlines.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Developing and implementing software development strategies, setting objectives, and ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Providing technical guidance and expertise to the development team, staying up to date with industry trends, and promoting best practices.
• Develop applications using a variety of languages and technologies.
• Ability to identify and resolve complex technical and project-related issues.
• Setting performance expectations, providing feedback, and conducting performance reviews to ensure team members are achieving their goals.
• Collaborate with team members to define and implement solutions.
• Train and share knowledge with other members of the development function, fostering a collaborative and productive team environment.
• Ensuring the delivery of high-quality software through the implementation of quality assurance processes and the coordination of testing efforts.

Skills and Experience

• Formal education in software development such as a degree or relevant qualification.
• Strong understanding of software development principles, methodologies, and technologies.
• Demonstrable experience in software development and quality assurance.
• Ability to lead, motivate, and mentor a team, as well as communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• Familiarity with Azure, Function Apps, Liquid, Power Apps.
• Good understanding of full-stack, including protocols and web server optimization standards.
• Thorough knowledge of programming languages such as C#, PowerShell, Python, and SQL.
• Demonstrable experience and proficiency of M365 and associated applications.
• Ability to identify and resolve complex technical and project-related issues.

This role will provide mentorship and coaching to junior members of the team and support the Head of Development in designing and executing a development strategy that is aligned to the firm wide digital ambition. This is a great opportunity to join a growing area within an established and high performing team. 

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If you are interested in this role, we encourage you to apply directly via the “Apply” button at the top of the page. When applying, please include your salary expectations and let us know what interests you about the role. Alternatively, if you would like to talk to a member of our HR Team about the vacancy before applying, contact us at recruitment@buzzacott.co.uk

Please note: Our HR Team review and respond to all applications.

No agencies please.