Software Development Manager at The Delta

As the Software Development Manager you will be accountable for the performance and well-being of the teams. You will oversee the development process and ensure that the teams are empowered and that impediments are identified and removed in a timely manner. As a Software Development Manager you should embody the company values and seek to create a culture of continuous improvement, and you are able to identify potential leaders and coach them.

Some of the things that you will do

• Work with the Head of Department to enact the CTO's vision
• Represent the company values and lead by example
• Actively participate in the feedback loop at The Delta (observe, reach out, listen and support)
• Support the Technical Lead and Architecture in defining The Delta Engineering standards and enforcing them across your department
• Empower the teams and create self-sufficient units within the engineering department.

Delivery

• Preliminary scoping and estimation of upcoming work
• Take ownership of both the quality and timeliness of software releases
• Remove impediments and blockers to allow the teams to function at the peak of their potential and increase job satisfaction
• Communicate and mitigate risks to delivery and to the greater business

Resource planning and recruitment

• Responsible for identifying ways to track productivity, quality and engagement across The Delta
• Responsible for the tracking and analysis of workforce metrics (turnover rate, internal promotion rate, absenteeism) to proactively identify risks and opportunities
• Responsible for identifying recruitment opportunities in their areas to increase coverage and fill skill gaps
• Actively participates in the recruitment process (Technical Assessment review, screening interviews, motivations)

What you’ll need:

• Passionate about creating a culture of continuous improvement and building a safe space for engineers of all levels to experiment and learn
• An excellent communicator to both internal and external parties
• A critical thinker who can identify risks and opportunities
• Well versed in both Agile and Lean methodologies
• A good listener and a mentor to more junior leaders, aspiring leaders and engineers alike
• Comfortable working in an asynchronous environment or familiar with the basics of asynchronous communication
• Solution focused and data driven
• Comfortable with decision making and able to communicate their vision clearly and consistently
• Able to think strategically to reduce development overheads and increase efficiency across the department

Experience required:

• 4-5 years hands on experience working in a software development team
• 2 years experience leading a Software Development Team (preferably using Agile or Lean methodology)

Additional reasons to love The Delta

• Great company-wide culture. Everyone is friendly and we have regular virtual and physical events. Upskilling sessions, team talks, games-nights, lunches & dinners.
• You’ll be right at the centre of the global startup ecosystem, and help co-found multiple startups.
• Cutting-edge technology. These skills will be with you for life and make you instantly valuable wherever your career takes you.
• Colleagues with all kinds of backgrounds. You will have opportunities to both mentor and be mentored.
• Flexible working hours and remote working options. We have some offices but are designed to be fully remote and are increasingly promoting an asynchronous work culture.
• Be part of shaping the next venture game-changer. We are in the process of building tech unicorns!

Our process

• Pre-screening (CV, LinkedIn, Portfolio, Assessment Questions, Video Intro).
• A 30-minute call to assess skill and experience and get to know each other with a relevant team lead.
• A face-to-face/online technical interview, possibly a whiteboard problem or take-home assignment.
• A deeper dive culture chat with our Chief People Officer and /other team members/leads.
• Reference checks (at least 2) and personal checks (socials, networks, etc).
• An option of hanging out with the team (online/offline).