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Engineering Manager (Software Development Engineer Management Head of Agile Architecture .NET JavaScript TypeScript Azure GCP AWS AI Automation Finance Financial Services Developer Programmer) required by our financial client in Brighton. You MUST have the following: Good experience as a Development/Software Engineering Manager Strong management experience- inheriting teams, raising standards and performance Strategy to align with the needs of the business Excellent design and architecture ability .NET JavaScript Azure, AWS or GCP AI - even if outside work Agile Role: Engineering Manager (Software Development Engineer Management Head of Agile Architecture .NET JavaScript TypeScript Azure GCP AWS AI Automation Finance Financial Services Developer Programmer) required by our financial client in Brighton. You will inherit a team of 8 software engineers and lead them on a journey to move the environment to Azure, create a secure engineering space for them to work within, implement new standards and best practices, implement the use of AI for the business and software engineering and work with the CTO to acquire new SaaS products to help modernize the business. After this, the aim will be to create a core platform for the business upon which the team can build new modules and functions in a 'plug in and play' style, delivering rapid solutions to the business. These functions will be based around loans- their origination and servicing. You will be an experienced manager and be comfortable in demonstrating examples of inheriting and improving teams as part of the interview process. You will also be able to show examples of technical modernization and transformation. You will still be technical and hands-on- capable of generating POC's, leading design and architecture and acting as an escalation point and mentor for members of the team. Your technical ability will cover .NET, cloud (Azure, GCP or AWS), JavaScript, TypeScript and an understanding of AI, even if just from home projects. Finance is not required. The timeframe for achieving this is around 18 months. You will work closely with the CTO on strategy, hiring and the evolution of the team, lining up a roadmap that aligns with the business strategy for the next 3-5 years. It will be a hybrid working setup. 3 days/week will be required to begin with. After this, there will be more flexibility. Salary: £100k - 125k + Bonus + Pension

Manager of Systems Development Salary: Excellent + bonus & benefits Location: Brighton Ref: HRLSA0044 Our client is one of the world’s largest providers of employment screening services. They specialise in assisting organisations of all sizes and locations manage recruitment risk and make informed decisions. By providing an easy-to-use, streamlined solutions our client can help their customers solve even the toughest screening challenges and assist organisations work smarter. Role Overview: The Manager of Software Development will primarily be responsible for managing a team of software developers across multiple European locations, who support, maintain and develop the business unit’s primary application utilised by both internal and external customers. The position will be accountable for all aspects of the SDLC including software engineering, development and support for the division’s proprietary applications. The position will also be a key stakeholder in an upcoming technology transformation project which will see the introduction of a new platform and new technologies to help support the growth plans of the global business. The candidate will be a strong people leader, able to guide, develop and mentor staff at various stages within their career. The ideal candidate will have come from a software engineering background, and worked their way through the ranks into management positions which they have held for a number of years. The candidate does not necessarily have to be operationally hands on at this stage in their career but should possess the skills to be able to roll up their sleeves as an escalation point for developers as needed, which may include reviewing code, troubleshooting issues, brainstorming alternative ways of achieving technical goals etc. The candidate should also ideally have experience working in global organisations, managing teams in different remote geographies, have an understanding of the challenges of cultural differences along with being comfortable operating within a matrix reporting structure. Any experience in reviewing existing SDLC processes and introducing AGILE ways of working would be very beneficial, as would and cloud based experience. Key Attributes Service First Mindset - Actively listens to the customer to understand the need behind the want. Patiently answers questions and explains the issue and resolution. Follows up to ensure customer success. Curiosity with Intent - Seeks to understand the “how” and “why” to meet current needs and anticipate future needs (innovation). Actively searches for opportunities to improve processes and results. Collaborative Spirit - Finds and engages the right people to achieve the best result in the fastest way. Willingly shares his/her expertise to deliver the best result for his/her teammates’ customers. Sense of Ownership - Approaches situations as though he/she has a personal stake in the results. Focuses on fixing instead of blaming. Keeps commitments. Closes the loop to ensure the issue doesn’t happen again. Responsibilities: Leadership and Development • Develop budgets, resource allocations, project plans and deadlines. • Build, lead, participate in and manage teams of Software Engineers who develop and maintain complex, hosted applications • To develop and mentor direct reports, identifying areas for development and offering coaching and mentoring in areas required. • To regularly monitor and review team performance to ensure clients’ needs are met • Work closely with Programme, Project, Product mgmt and Quality Assurance to ensure all developed applications are fit for purpose, are delivered on time and meet the business goals and expectations. • To ensure that excellent performance is acknowledged appropriately. • To be approachable and consistent when working with all employees. • Conduct consistent and timely performance management, training and career development discussions and activities. Software Development and Software Architecture • Drive the identification, evaluation, development, implementation and organisational adherence to best practices, methodologies and tools aimed at continuous improvement and the successful completion of large-scale, mission-critical projects. Promote the organisations education, adoption and adherence to the above mentioned practices. • Closely working with the Product Management Team, so all new client requirements are captured and managed. Technical Experience • Multi-tier distributed architecture • Web concepts and best practices • Standard software development tools • Microsoft .NET, C#, ASP, Java, HTML, XML • Coding, unit testing and code review phases of project life cycle • Object-orientated coding techniques • Application architecture best practices • Cloud enablement experience • Transformational project experience

Manager of Systems Development Salary: Excellent + bonus & benefits Location: Brighton Ref: HRLSA0044 Our client is one of the world’s largest providers of employment screening services. They specialise in assisting organisations of all sizes and locations manage recruitment risk and make informed decisions. By providing an easy-to-use, streamlined solutions our client can help their customers solve even the toughest screening challenges and assist organisations work smarter. Role Overview: The Manager of Software Development will primarily be responsible for managing a team of software developers across multiple European locations, who support, maintain and develop the business unit’s primary application utilised by both internal and external customers. The position will be accountable for all aspects of the SDLC including software engineering, development and support for the division’s proprietary applications. The position will also be a key stakeholder in an upcoming technology transformation project which will see the introduction of a new platform and new technologies to help support the growth plans of the global business. The candidate will be a strong people leader, able to guide, develop and mentor staff at various stages within their career. The ideal candidate will have come from a software engineering background, and worked their way through the ranks into management positions which they have held for a number of years. The candidate does not necessarily have to be operationally hands on at this stage in their career but should possess the skills to be able to roll up their sleeves as an escalation point for developers as needed, which may include reviewing code, troubleshooting issues, brainstorming alternative ways of achieving technical goals etc. The candidate should also ideally have experience working in global organisations, managing teams in different remote geographies, have an understanding of the challenges of cultural differences along with being comfortable operating within a matrix reporting structure. Any experience in reviewing existing SDLC processes and introducing AGILE ways of working would be very beneficial, as would and cloud based experience. Key Attributes Service First Mindset - Actively listens to the customer to understand the need behind the want. Patiently answers questions and explains the issue and resolution. Follows up to ensure customer success. Curiosity with Intent - Seeks to understand the “how” and “why” to meet current needs and anticipate future needs (innovation). Actively searches for opportunities to improve processes and results. Collaborative Spirit - Finds and engages the right people to achieve the best result in the fastest way. Willingly shares his/her expertise to deliver the best result for his/her teammates’ customers. Sense of Ownership - Approaches situations as though he/she has a personal stake in the results. Focuses on fixing instead of blaming. Keeps commitments. Closes the loop to ensure the issue doesn’t happen again. Responsibilities: Leadership and Development • Develop budgets, resource allocations, project plans and deadlines. • Build, lead, participate in and manage teams of Software Engineers who develop and maintain complex, hosted applications • To develop and mentor direct reports, identifying areas for development and offering coaching and mentoring in areas required. • To regularly monitor and review team performance to ensure clients’ needs are met • Work closely with Programme, Project, Product mgmt and Quality Assurance to ensure all developed applications are fit for purpose, are delivered on time and meet the business goals and expectations. • To ensure that excellent performance is acknowledged appropriately. • To be approachable and consistent when working with all employees. • Conduct consistent and timely performance management, training and career development discussions and activities. Software Development and Software Architecture • Drive the identification, evaluation, development, implementation and organisational adherence to best practices, methodologies and tools aimed at continuous improvement and the successful completion of large-scale, mission-critical projects. Promote the organisations education, adoption and adherence to the above mentioned practices. • Closely working with the Product Management Team, so all new client requirements are captured and managed. Technical Experience • Multi-tier distributed architecture • Web concepts and best practices • Standard software development tools • Microsoft .NET, C#, ASP, Java, HTML, XML • Coding, unit testing and code review phases of project life cycle • Object-orientated coding techniques • Application architecture best practices • Cloud enablement experience • Transformational project experience

Manager of Systems Development Salary: Excellent + bonus & benefits Location: Brighton Ref: HRLSA0044 Our client is one of the world’s largest providers of employment screening services. They specialise in assisting organisations of all sizes and locations manage recruitment risk and make informed decisions. By providing an easy-to-use, streamlined solutions our client can help their customers solve even the toughest screening challenges and assist organisations work smarter. Role Overview: The Manager of Software Development will primarily be responsible for managing a team of software developers across multiple European locations, who support, maintain and develop the business unit’s primary application utilised by both internal and external customers. The position will be accountable for all aspects of the SDLC including software engineering, development and support for the division’s proprietary applications. The position will also be a key stakeholder in an upcoming technology transformation project which will see the introduction of a new platform and new technologies to help support the growth plans of the global business. The candidate will be a strong people leader, able to guide, develop and mentor staff at various stages within their career. The ideal candidate will have come from a software engineering background, and worked their way through the ranks into management positions which they have held for a number of years. The candidate does not necessarily have to be operationally hands on at this stage in their career but should possess the skills to be able to roll up their sleeves as an escalation point for developers as needed, which may include reviewing code, troubleshooting issues, brainstorming alternative ways of achieving technical goals etc. The candidate should also ideally have experience working in global organisations, managing teams in different remote geographies, have an understanding of the challenges of cultural differences along with being comfortable operating within a matrix reporting structure. Any experience in reviewing existing SDLC processes and introducing AGILE ways of working would be very beneficial, as would and cloud based experience. Key Attributes Service First Mindset - Actively listens to the customer to understand the need behind the want. Patiently answers questions and explains the issue and resolution. Follows up to ensure customer success. Curiosity with Intent - Seeks to understand the “how” and “why” to meet current needs and anticipate future needs (innovation). Actively searches for opportunities to improve processes and results. Collaborative Spirit - Finds and engages the right people to achieve the best result in the fastest way. Willingly shares his/her expertise to deliver the best result for his/her teammates’ customers. Sense of Ownership - Approaches situations as though he/she has a personal stake in the results. Focuses on fixing instead of blaming. Keeps commitments. Closes the loop to ensure the issue doesn’t happen again. Responsibilities: Leadership and Development • Develop budgets, resource allocations, project plans and deadlines. • Build, lead, participate in and manage teams of Software Engineers who develop and maintain complex, hosted applications • To develop and mentor direct reports, identifying areas for development and offering coaching and mentoring in areas required. • To regularly monitor and review team performance to ensure clients’ needs are met • Work closely with Programme, Project, Product mgmt and Quality Assurance to ensure all developed applications are fit for purpose, are delivered on time and meet the business goals and expectations. • To ensure that excellent performance is acknowledged appropriately. • To be approachable and consistent when working with all employees. • Conduct consistent and timely performance management, training and career development discussions and activities. Software Development and Software Architecture • Drive the identification, evaluation, development, implementation and organisational adherence to best practices, methodologies and tools aimed at continuous improvement and the successful completion of large-scale, mission-critical projects. Promote the organisations education, adoption and adherence to the above mentioned practices. • Closely working with the Product Management Team, so all new client requirements are captured and managed. Technical Experience • Multi-tier distributed architecture • Web concepts and best practices • Standard software development tools • Microsoft .NET, C#, ASP, Java, HTML, XML • Coding, unit testing and code review phases of project life cycle • Object-orientated coding techniques • Application architecture best practices • Cloud enablement experience • Transformational project experience

Manager of Systems Development Salary: Excellent + bonus & benefits Location: Brighton Ref: HRLSA0044 Our client is one of the world’s largest providers of employment screening services. They specialise in assisting organisations of all sizes and locations manage recruitment risk and make informed decisions. By providing an easy-to-use, streamlined solutions our client can help their customers solve even the toughest screening challenges and assist organisations work smarter. Role Overview: The Manager of Software Development will primarily be responsible for managing a team of software developers across multiple European locations, who support, maintain and develop the business unit’s primary application utilised by both internal and external customers. The position will be accountable for all aspects of the SDLC including software engineering, development and support for the division’s proprietary applications. The position will also be a key stakeholder in an upcoming technology transformation project which will see the introduction of a new platform and new technologies to help support the growth plans of the global business. The candidate will be a strong people leader, able to guide, develop and mentor staff at various stages within their career. The ideal candidate will have come from a software engineering background, and worked their way through the ranks into management positions which they have held for a number of years. The candidate does not necessarily have to be operationally hands on at this stage in their career but should possess the skills to be able to roll up their sleeves as an escalation point for developers as needed, which may include reviewing code, troubleshooting issues, brainstorming alternative ways of achieving technical goals etc. The candidate should also ideally have experience working in global organisations, managing teams in different remote geographies, have an understanding of the challenges of cultural differences along with being comfortable operating within a matrix reporting structure. Any experience in reviewing existing SDLC processes and introducing AGILE ways of working would be very beneficial, as would and cloud based experience. Key Attributes Service First Mindset - Actively listens to the customer to understand the need behind the want. Patiently answers questions and explains the issue and resolution. Follows up to ensure customer success. Curiosity with Intent - Seeks to understand the “how” and “why” to meet current needs and anticipate future needs (innovation). Actively searches for opportunities to improve processes and results. Collaborative Spirit - Finds and engages the right people to achieve the best result in the fastest way. Willingly shares his/her expertise to deliver the best result for his/her teammates’ customers. Sense of Ownership - Approaches situations as though he/she has a personal stake in the results. Focuses on fixing instead of blaming. Keeps commitments. Closes the loop to ensure the issue doesn’t happen again. Responsibilities: Leadership and Development • Develop budgets, resource allocations, project plans and deadlines. • Build, lead, participate in and manage teams of Software Engineers who develop and maintain complex, hosted applications • To develop and mentor direct reports, identifying areas for development and offering coaching and mentoring in areas required. • To regularly monitor and review team performance to ensure clients’ needs are met • Work closely with Programme, Project, Product mgmt and Quality Assurance to ensure all developed applications are fit for purpose, are delivered on time and meet the business goals and expectations. • To ensure that excellent performance is acknowledged appropriately. • To be approachable and consistent when working with all employees. • Conduct consistent and timely performance management, training and career development discussions and activities. Software Development and Software Architecture • Drive the identification, evaluation, development, implementation and organisational adherence to best practices, methodologies and tools aimed at continuous improvement and the successful completion of large-scale, mission-critical projects. Promote the organisations education, adoption and adherence to the above mentioned practices. • Closely working with the Product Management Team, so all new client requirements are captured and managed. Technical Experience • Multi-tier distributed architecture • Web concepts and best practices • Standard software development tools • Microsoft .NET, C#, ASP, Java, HTML, XML • Coding, unit testing and code review phases of project life cycle • Object-orientated coding techniques • Application architecture best practices • Cloud enablement experience • Transformational project experience

Manager of Systems Development Salary: Excellent + bonus & benefits Location: Brighton Ref: HRLSA0044 Our client is one of the world’s largest providers of employment screening services. They specialise in assisting organisations of all sizes and locations manage recruitment risk and make informed decisions. By providing an easy-to-use, streamlined solutions our client can help their customers solve even the toughest screening challenges and assist organisations work smarter. Role Overview: The Manager of Software Development will primarily be responsible for managing a team of software developers across multiple European locations, who support, maintain and develop the business unit’s primary application utilised by both internal and external customers. The position will be accountable for all aspects of the SDLC including software engineering, development and support for the division’s proprietary applications. The position will also be a key stakeholder in an upcoming technology transformation project which will see the introduction of a new platform and new technologies to help support the growth plans of the global business. The candidate will be a strong people leader, able to guide, develop and mentor staff at various stages within their career. The ideal candidate will have come from a software engineering background, and worked their way through the ranks into management positions which they have held for a number of years. The candidate does not necessarily have to be operationally hands on at this stage in their career but should possess the skills to be able to roll up their sleeves as an escalation point for developers as needed, which may include reviewing code, troubleshooting issues, brainstorming alternative ways of achieving technical goals etc. The candidate should also ideally have experience working in global organisations, managing teams in different remote geographies, have an understanding of the challenges of cultural differences along with being comfortable operating within a matrix reporting structure. Any experience in reviewing existing SDLC processes and introducing AGILE ways of working would be very beneficial, as would and cloud based experience. Key Attributes Service First Mindset - Actively listens to the customer to understand the need behind the want. Patiently answers questions and explains the issue and resolution. Follows up to ensure customer success. Curiosity with Intent - Seeks to understand the “how” and “why” to meet current needs and anticipate future needs (innovation). Actively searches for opportunities to improve processes and results. Collaborative Spirit - Finds and engages the right people to achieve the best result in the fastest way. Willingly shares his/her expertise to deliver the best result for his/her teammates’ customers. Sense of Ownership - Approaches situations as though he/she has a personal stake in the results. Focuses on fixing instead of blaming. Keeps commitments. Closes the loop to ensure the issue doesn’t happen again. Responsibilities: Leadership and Development • Develop budgets, resource allocations, project plans and deadlines. • Build, lead, participate in and manage teams of Software Engineers who develop and maintain complex, hosted applications • To develop and mentor direct reports, identifying areas for development and offering coaching and mentoring in areas required. • To regularly monitor and review team performance to ensure clients’ needs are met • Work closely with Programme, Project, Product mgmt and Quality Assurance to ensure all developed applications are fit for purpose, are delivered on time and meet the business goals and expectations. • To ensure that excellent performance is acknowledged appropriately. • To be approachable and consistent when working with all employees. • Conduct consistent and timely performance management, training and career development discussions and activities. Software Development and Software Architecture • Drive the identification, evaluation, development, implementation and organisational adherence to best practices, methodologies and tools aimed at continuous improvement and the successful completion of large-scale, mission-critical projects. Promote the organisations education, adoption and adherence to the above mentioned practices. • Closely working with the Product Management Team, so all new client requirements are captured and managed. Technical Experience • Multi-tier distributed architecture • Web concepts and best practices • Standard software development tools • Microsoft .NET, C#, ASP, Java, HTML, XML • Coding, unit testing and code review phases of project life cycle • Object-orientated coding techniques • Application architecture best practices • Cloud enablement experience • Transformational project experience

Manager of Systems Development Salary: Excellent + bonus & benefits Location: Brighton Ref: HRLSA0044 Our client is one of the world’s largest providers of employment screening services. They specialise in assisting organisations of all sizes and locations manage recruitment risk and make informed decisions. By providing an easy-to-use, streamlined solutions our client can help their customers solve even the toughest screening challenges and assist organisations work smarter. Role Overview: The Manager of Software Development will primarily be responsible for managing a team of software developers across multiple European locations, who support, maintain and develop the business unit’s primary application utilised by both internal and external customers. The position will be accountable for all aspects of the SDLC including software engineering, development and support for the division’s proprietary applications. The position will also be a key stakeholder in an upcoming technology transformation project which will see the introduction of a new platform and new technologies to help support the growth plans of the global business. The candidate will be a strong people leader, able to guide, develop and mentor staff at various stages within their career. The ideal candidate will have come from a software engineering background, and worked their way through the ranks into management positions which they have held for a number of years. The candidate does not necessarily have to be operationally hands on at this stage in their career but should possess the skills to be able to roll up their sleeves as an escalation point for developers as needed, which may include reviewing code, troubleshooting issues, brainstorming alternative ways of achieving technical goals etc. The candidate should also ideally have experience working in global organisations, managing teams in different remote geographies, have an understanding of the challenges of cultural differences along with being comfortable operating within a matrix reporting structure. Any experience in reviewing existing SDLC processes and introducing AGILE ways of working would be very beneficial, as would and cloud based experience. Key Attributes Service First Mindset - Actively listens to the customer to understand the need behind the want. Patiently answers questions and explains the issue and resolution. Follows up to ensure customer success. Curiosity with Intent - Seeks to understand the “how” and “why” to meet current needs and anticipate future needs (innovation). Actively searches for opportunities to improve processes and results. Collaborative Spirit - Finds and engages the right people to achieve the best result in the fastest way. Willingly shares his/her expertise to deliver the best result for his/her teammates’ customers. Sense of Ownership - Approaches situations as though he/she has a personal stake in the results. Focuses on fixing instead of blaming. Keeps commitments. Closes the loop to ensure the issue doesn’t happen again. Responsibilities: Leadership and Development • Develop budgets, resource allocations, project plans and deadlines. • Build, lead, participate in and manage teams of Software Engineers who develop and maintain complex, hosted applications • To develop and mentor direct reports, identifying areas for development and offering coaching and mentoring in areas required. • To regularly monitor and review team performance to ensure clients’ needs are met • Work closely with Programme, Project, Product mgmt and Quality Assurance to ensure all developed applications are fit for purpose, are delivered on time and meet the business goals and expectations. • To ensure that excellent performance is acknowledged appropriately. • To be approachable and consistent when working with all employees. • Conduct consistent and timely performance management, training and career development discussions and activities. Software Development and Software Architecture • Drive the identification, evaluation, development, implementation and organisational adherence to best practices, methodologies and tools aimed at continuous improvement and the successful completion of large-scale, mission-critical projects. Promote the organisations education, adoption and adherence to the above mentioned practices. • Closely working with the Product Management Team, so all new client requirements are captured and managed. Technical Experience • Multi-tier distributed architecture • Web concepts and best practices • Standard software development tools • Microsoft .NET, C#, ASP, Java, HTML, XML • Coding, unit testing and code review phases of project life cycle • Object-orientated coding techniques • Application architecture best practices • Cloud enablement experience • Transformational project experience

Manager of Systems Development Salary: Excellent + bonus & benefits Location: Brighton Ref: HRLSA0044 Our client is one of the world’s largest providers of employment screening services. They specialise in assisting organisations of all sizes and locations manage recruitment risk and make informed decisions. By providing an easy-to-use, streamlined solutions our client can help their customers solve even the toughest screening challenges and assist organisations work smarter. Role Overview: The Manager of Software Development will primarily be responsible for managing a team of software developers across multiple European locations, who support, maintain and develop the business unit’s primary application utilised by both internal and external customers. The position will be accountable for all aspects of the SDLC including software engineering, development and support for the division’s proprietary applications. The position will also be a key stakeholder in an upcoming technology transformation project which will see the introduction of a new platform and new technologies to help support the growth plans of the global business. The candidate will be a strong people leader, able to guide, develop and mentor staff at various stages within their career. The ideal candidate will have come from a software engineering background, and worked their way through the ranks into management positions which they have held for a number of years. The candidate does not necessarily have to be operationally hands on at this stage in their career but should possess the skills to be able to roll up their sleeves as an escalation point for developers as needed, which may include reviewing code, troubleshooting issues, brainstorming alternative ways of achieving technical goals etc. The candidate should also ideally have experience working in global organisations, managing teams in different remote geographies, have an understanding of the challenges of cultural differences along with being comfortable operating within a matrix reporting structure. Any experience in reviewing existing SDLC processes and introducing AGILE ways of working would be very beneficial, as would and cloud based experience. Key Attributes Service First Mindset - Actively listens to the customer to understand the need behind the want. Patiently answers questions and explains the issue and resolution. Follows up to ensure customer success. Curiosity with Intent - Seeks to understand the “how” and “why” to meet current needs and anticipate future needs (innovation). Actively searches for opportunities to improve processes and results. Collaborative Spirit - Finds and engages the right people to achieve the best result in the fastest way. Willingly shares his/her expertise to deliver the best result for his/her teammates’ customers. Sense of Ownership - Approaches situations as though he/she has a personal stake in the results. Focuses on fixing instead of blaming. Keeps commitments. Closes the loop to ensure the issue doesn’t happen again. Responsibilities: Leadership and Development • Develop budgets, resource allocations, project plans and deadlines. • Build, lead, participate in and manage teams of Software Engineers who develop and maintain complex, hosted applications • To develop and mentor direct reports, identifying areas for development and offering coaching and mentoring in areas required. • To regularly monitor and review team performance to ensure clients’ needs are met • Work closely with Programme, Project, Product mgmt and Quality Assurance to ensure all developed applications are fit for purpose, are delivered on time and meet the business goals and expectations. • To ensure that excellent performance is acknowledged appropriately. • To be approachable and consistent when working with all employees. • Conduct consistent and timely performance management, training and career development discussions and activities. Software Development and Software Architecture • Drive the identification, evaluation, development, implementation and organisational adherence to best practices, methodologies and tools aimed at continuous improvement and the successful completion of large-scale, mission-critical projects. Promote the organisations education, adoption and adherence to the above mentioned practices. • Closely working with the Product Management Team, so all new client requirements are captured and managed. Technical Experience • Multi-tier distributed architecture • Web concepts and best practices • Standard software development tools • Microsoft .NET, C#, ASP, Java, HTML, XML • Coding, unit testing and code review phases of project life cycle • Object-orientated coding techniques • Application architecture best practices • Cloud enablement experience • Transformational project experience

Manager of Systems Development Salary: Excellent + bonus & benefits Location: Brighton Ref: HRLSA0044 Our client is one of the world’s largest providers of employment screening services. They specialise in assisting organisations of all sizes and locations manage recruitment risk and make informed decisions. By providing an easy-to-use, streamlined solutions our client can help their customers solve even the toughest screening challenges and assist organisations work smarter. Role Overview: The Manager of Software Development will primarily be responsible for managing a team of software developers across multiple European locations, who support, maintain and develop the business unit’s primary application utilised by both internal and external customers. The position will be accountable for all aspects of the SDLC including software engineering, development and support for the division’s proprietary applications. The position will also be a key stakeholder in an upcoming technology transformation project which will see the introduction of a new platform and new technologies to help support the growth plans of the global business. The candidate will be a strong people leader, able to guide, develop and mentor staff at various stages within their career. The ideal candidate will have come from a software engineering background, and worked their way through the ranks into management positions which they have held for a number of years. The candidate does not necessarily have to be operationally hands on at this stage in their career but should possess the skills to be able to roll up their sleeves as an escalation point for developers as needed, which may include reviewing code, troubleshooting issues, brainstorming alternative ways of achieving technical goals etc. The candidate should also ideally have experience working in global organisations, managing teams in different remote geographies, have an understanding of the challenges of cultural differences along with being comfortable operating within a matrix reporting structure. Any experience in reviewing existing SDLC processes and introducing AGILE ways of working would be very beneficial, as would and cloud based experience. Key Attributes Service First Mindset - Actively listens to the customer to understand the need behind the want. Patiently answers questions and explains the issue and resolution. Follows up to ensure customer success. Curiosity with Intent - Seeks to understand the “how” and “why” to meet current needs and anticipate future needs (innovation). Actively searches for opportunities to improve processes and results. Collaborative Spirit - Finds and engages the right people to achieve the best result in the fastest way. Willingly shares his/her expertise to deliver the best result for his/her teammates’ customers. Sense of Ownership - Approaches situations as though he/she has a personal stake in the results. Focuses on fixing instead of blaming. Keeps commitments. Closes the loop to ensure the issue doesn’t happen again. Responsibilities: Leadership and Development • Develop budgets, resource allocations, project plans and deadlines. • Build, lead, participate in and manage teams of Software Engineers who develop and maintain complex, hosted applications • To develop and mentor direct reports, identifying areas for development and offering coaching and mentoring in areas required. • To regularly monitor and review team performance to ensure clients’ needs are met • Work closely with Programme, Project, Product mgmt and Quality Assurance to ensure all developed applications are fit for purpose, are delivered on time and meet the business goals and expectations. • To ensure that excellent performance is acknowledged appropriately. • To be approachable and consistent when working with all employees. • Conduct consistent and timely performance management, training and career development discussions and activities. Software Development and Software Architecture • Drive the identification, evaluation, development, implementation and organisational adherence to best practices, methodologies and tools aimed at continuous improvement and the successful completion of large-scale, mission-critical projects. Promote the organisations education, adoption and adherence to the above mentioned practices. • Closely working with the Product Management Team, so all new client requirements are captured and managed. Technical Experience • Multi-tier distributed architecture • Web concepts and best practices • Standard software development tools • Microsoft .NET, C#, ASP, Java, HTML, XML • Coding, unit testing and code review phases of project life cycle • Object-orientated coding techniques • Application architecture best practices • Cloud enablement experience • Transformational project experience