We're hiring for a growth role here at Defaqto!

If you can say "Yes" to the following we'd love to talk to you!

• Significant experience leading and managing software development / engineering teams
  
• Experience managing processes and identifying process improvements
• Ability to drive change and deliver operational improvements

Due to our continued growth and expansion, we are looking for a passionate and experienced Software Development Manager who will be responsible for fostering a collaborative and efficient environment where teams can deliver high-quality software at pace.

This is an excellent opportunity to make a real difference in the strategy and delivery of key software projects at Defaqto.

At Defaqto, we are on a mission to empower everyone to make smarter financial decisions, and we want you to be a part of our exciting journey to become the #1 provider in the UK. We are committed to excellence, not only in our people but also across our diverse portfolio of products.

About the role

Leading multiple development pods which consist of testers right through to team and tech leads, you will foster a collaborative and positive team environment, delegate effectively empowering team members to develop their skills and careers.  You will also be conducting performance reviews and setting team and individual objectives.

In terms of agile delivery, you will implement and optimise agile development and testing practices, ensure effective sprint planning, backlog refinement, and daily stand-ups etc. Central to this you will foster a culture of continuous improvement and will be tracking and managing project progress, identifying and mitigating risks to ensure timely delivery.

Working closely with the Test and Team Leads, you will establish a testing process and define and implement clear development and test processes for the pods. Ensuring code quality through code reviews, static analysis and adherence to coding standards, you will also effectively manage the dependencies and integrations between pod to promote seamless collaboration.

Taking a proactive, clear and concise approach to communicating with stakeholders across the organisation to provide updates and identify and address any issues, building strong relationships with other teams and departments will play a key part in your success.

About the person

• Passionate about technology
• Proven experience leading and managing development teams
  
• Experience managing processes and identifying and implementing process improvements
• Ability to prioritize, manage multiple tasks effectively, and meet deadlines
  
• Testing and automation experience
  
• A strong understanding of Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, etc.)
• Ability to demonstrate where / how you have managed technical debt

About your work location

This is a hybrid role where you will be expected in the office a couple of times each week (or more if you like ..)  Our office is in the leafy market town of Haddenham in Buckinghamshire.  Plenty of free parking onsite and close to the Haddenham and Thame Parkway railway station.

Defaqto is an inclusive employer, committed to fostering a diverse and supportive work environment. We endorse equality and value diversity, thus inviting candidates from all backgrounds and walks of life to apply. Together, we aim to make financial decision-making smarter and more accessible for everyone.

Fintel plc and all the businesses within it adopt a zero-tolerance approach to discrimination on any of the protected grounds in the Equality Act 2010. We strongly encourage applications from suitably qualified candidates from a variety of backgrounds.