Software Development Manager

Comparison Creator: Powering Britain's Price Comparisons Sites!

Comparison Creator is a small but leading software development company specialising in providing outsourced solutions for product comparison websites. We have unparalleled product knowledge, expertise and exclusive software which empowers us to create cutting-edge comparison propositions, that set the market standard.

We are part of the Fintel group of companies (Defaqto, SimplyBiz and Fintel IQ) who bring data, technology, and consumers together to help everyone make more informed choices now, and in the future. Being part of a successful PLC, brings a wealth of tools, experience, and support.

ABOUT OUR OPPORTUNITY

The role of Development Manager will be to provide leadership and management of the LAMP development team and bring strong technical knowledge and experience to drive improvements and efficiencies.

This presents an excellent opportunity to create an environment in which the development team can thrive, continue develop their skills and expertise and ensure the business continues to grow and deliver a world class product.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are looking for the Development Manager to deliver under three key themes: technical leadership, process improvement and team management:

Technical Leadership

• Stay up to date with the latest trends and technologies in the LAMP Stack ecosystem.
• Provide technical expertise and guidance to the team.
• Ensure adherence to best practices and coding standards.

Process Improvement

• Working with the wider business, define and implement a delivery process with agreed timescales, priorities and SLAs were appropriate.
• Implement a clear and effective work intake process to differentiate between project work and day-to-day support items.
• Create a technical backlog of work to improve business efficiency and accelerate software delivery.
• Establish and maintain efficient SDLC processes, including automated deployments and testing.

Team Management

• Provide leadership to a small team of 4 (including two women).
• Oversee the day-to-day activities of the LAMP Stack development team, ensuring efficient and effective execution of projects.
• Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and coaching to team members.
• Foster a collaborative and positive work environment.

ABOUT YOU

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field.

Experience

• Proven track record of delivering successful software projects on time and within budget.
• Experience with automated deployment and testing tools (e.g. Jenkins, Ansible, Selenium).
• 5 years plus as team leader or manager for software development teams, preferably in a LAMP Stack environment.

Knowledge

• Expertise in LAMP Stack technologies
• Knowledge of containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Strong understanding of modern SDLC methodologies (e.g., Agile, Scrum, DevOps).

Skills

• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Strong stakeholder management skills.
  
• Strong commercial skills.

LOCATION & WORKING PATTERN

Our shared office space is based in Cwmbran, South Wales. The company operates a hybrid working pattern so you will need to be comfortable working from our shared office space twice each week.
There is plenty of free parking onsite and the offices are easily accessible from Cardiff, Newport and Bristol.

Fintel plc and all the businesses within it adopt a zero-tolerance approach to discrimination on any of the protected grounds in the Equality Act 2010.

We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all current and prospective employees regardless of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.

We aspire to have a diverse workforce because, in our view, diversity enables better business outcomes. We also believe that a more inclusive workplace, where people of different backgrounds work together, ensures better outcomes for all staff. From application to interview, we place inclusion at the heart of all we do.

For these reasons we strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds.