TL;DR

Software Development Manager: Responsible for creating an environment where team can thrive and deliver high-quality software, frequently and confidently with an accent on people leadership, delivery management and cross-functional collaboration. Focus on coaching and developing engineers, ensuring good process, and aligning work with business goals.

Location: Must be based in the UK

Company

%hirify_global% is insurance software built in the cloud for MGAs, brokers, and insurers.

What you will do

Coach and develop engineers, helping them grow their skills and careers.
Collaborate with Heads of Role to ensure engineers have the guidance and mentorship they need.
Contribute to architecture and technical planning conversations, providing strategic input and representing the team’s needs.
Drive delivery—clearing blockers, ensuring good process, and making sure projects land.
Work closely with Product Managers and stakeholders to align work with business goals.
Create a positive, inclusive culture rooted in autonomy, psychological safety, and accountability.

Requirements

4+ years of experience in software development, including at least 2 years managing or leading engineers.
A track record of guiding teams through the full software development lifecycle.
Strong communication skills.
Ability to lead with context without micro-managing; you build trust and autonomy.
Confidence in architectural conversations and strategic thinking.

Nice to have

An understanding of cloud hosting, specifically Azure.
Knowledge of the benefits and pitfalls of working with a service based architecture.
Background in SaaS, fintech, or insurance.

Culture & Benefits

Flexible working hours.
Paid days off for charity work.
A relaxed, genuinely friendly culture where you can be yourself.
Fully remote team.
Meet up twice a year for Team Retreats.