Software Development Manager
Pubblicato il 30-10-2026 - Michael Page International in Napoli
Categoria: Technology & Telecoms Luogo di lavoro: Napoli
The successful candidate will join the company "Product Business Unit" and oversee the technical design, development, and testing of company's software solutions. Additionally, they will manage project planning, execution, and delivery coordinating teams, managing resources, and ensuring goals are achieved on time and within budget.
The Dev Manager is an experienced software development professional with a strong passion for technology and a proven track record. The ideal candidate has progressed from roles such as programmer or software architect and has managed teams involved in the full software development lifecycle for enterprise-class software products delivered as standard packages.
Reporting directly to the Chief Product Officer, the primary responsibility will be to drive the system development of company's software enhancements. This includes supporting platform implementations aligned with the company product roadmap, overseeing customer implementations, and developing change requests to ensure harmony within the standard products.
Key responsibilities includes analysing customer solutions, performing impact assessments for software changes, resource planning for developers and testers, and coordinating the implementation of changes and fixes with others Business Unit leads.
Job Duties
- Planning and coordinating software releases with relevant stakeholders.
- Establishing development timelines and milestones in accordance with the "Companys' Platform Roadmap".
- Monitoring implementation progress to ensure timely completion.
- Effectively allocating resources by assigning and supervising developers based on skills, motivation, and priorities.
- Leading and mentoring development teams, providing technical leadership through coaching, mentorship, and regular 1:1 meeting.
- Identifying growth opportunities within the team.
- Leading performance evaluations and contributing to recruitment through technical interviews.
- Ensuring cost-effective development practices,
monitoring expenses, and maintaining adherence to budget.
- Promoting a cost-efficient approach by minimizing unnecessary development effort without compromising quality.
- Enforcing coding standards and practices.
- Identifying and mitigating potential risks.
- Ensuring comprehensive documentation throughout all development phases and maintaining technical documentation.
- Monitoring build, test activities, resource utilization, and resolving escalated issues.
- Upholding high quality standards and adhering to DevOps practices and tools.
- Collaborating with Architects and Engineers to improve efficiency and quality.
- Producing clear and comprehensive release notes for each software version.
- Fostering a collaborative and productive team environment.
- Ensuring effective communication within the team and with other BU leads
- Conducting performance reviews and providing feedback to the BU Director.
Requisiti: Over 10 years of experience managing software development teams, preferably in international projects.At least 5 years of hands-on programming experience in Java.Proficiency in Java, Angular, Vaadin, SQL, Spring, Hibernate, RESTful Services, XML, Web Services (JAX-WS), HTML5 & CSS3, .NET, Oracle DB, MySQL, Tomcat, IntelliJ, Linux, Windows, Bitbucket, Maven, Jenkins, Ansible, and DevOps tools.Proven ability to deliver Java-based software products for diverse clients.Strong knowledge of software development methodologies, including Agile, V-Model, and Test-Driven Development.Experience with Agile tools such as Jira and Confluence for planning, reporting, and scope management.Ability to review code and provide technical guidance.Professionalism and flexibility to adapt quickly to changing requirements.Excellent English oral and written communication skills.Strong team leadership and mentorship skills for guiding, motivating, and developing team members.Experience with requirements management, configuration management, bug tracking, and monitoring/help desk procedures is highly valued.Master's degree in Computer Engineering or an equivalent field.