Software Development Manager

Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire
Bright Purple
Software Development Manager Aberdeen / Scotland Remote An international software business operating in the global energy, maritime and oil and gas markets is looking for a highly skilled and hands-on Software Development Manager to lead the development of one of their key product streams. You will manage a globally dispersed team of engineers, taking ownership of multiple applications across cloud and hybrid environments, and play a pivotal role in shaping technical direction and delivery standards. This is a chance to combine technical leadership with hands-on software development, ensuring high-quality, secure, and scalable solutions are delivered on time, while also developing and mentoring a high-performing team. What is in it for you:

• Salary up to £110,000
• Hybrid / Remote Working
• 33 days annual leave
• Pension
• Private Medical insurance
• Private Dental insurance
• Life Assurance

What you ll do:

• Lead, mentor, and inspire development teams of up to 40 engineers, fostering a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and high performance.
• Provide hands-on architectural guidance for both Azure cloud and on-premise systems.
• Actively participate in coding and system design alongside your teams.
• Drive the adoption of modern development practices, CI/CD, automated testing, and secure coding standards.
• Translate business needs into clear technical specifications and roadmaps.
• Oversee planning, prioritisation, and delivery across multiple projects.
• Play a key role in recruitment and skills development within the development function.
• Act as the technical focal point between development, Product, and Support teams.

What we re looking for:

• Extensive experience in C# development and modern frameworks, with strong knowledge of AWS.
• Proven track record leading large software teams (up to 40) and delivering enterprise-grade applications.
• Hands-on experience in architecture, system design, and deployment practices.
• Familiarity with DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and modern engineering tools.
• Strong knowledge of agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) and experience in improving team performance.
• Awareness of secure coding principles and automated code quality practices.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence and guide teams effectively.

This is a rare opportunity to work for a global technology company, combining strategic leadership with practical hands-on development. You will help shape software strategy, improve engineering standards, and deliver projects that make a tangible impact across the organisation, all while leading a large, skilled team. Bright Purple is an equal opportunities employer: we are proud to work with clients who share our values of diversity and inclusion in our industry.