Software Development Manager

Dairymaster are currently recruiting for: Software Development Manager

Job Type: Full Time
Location: Dairymaster Global Headquarters, Causeway, Tralee, Co. Kerry, Ireland.

Role

• The Software Development Manager plays a crucial role in managing the software development department, overseeing the development of software & electronic projects and managing the team responsible for their execution.
• Provide leadership and guidance to the software development team, ensuring that everyone is aligned with the project goals and working efficiently towards them.
• Oversees project planning, scheduling, and execution, ensuring that tasks are completed on time and within budget.
• Allocates resources effectively, including personnel, tools, and budget, to optimize project outcomes.
• Facilitate the professional growth and development of team members through mentoring, training, and career planning, which can improve team morale and retention.
• Oversee quality assurance processes to ensure that software products meet high standards of reliability, security, and performance.
• Facilitate communication and coordination among team members, stakeholders, and other departments, ensuring that everyone is informed and working together effectively.
• Identifies and mitigates risks associated with software & electronic development projects, such as technical challenges, changing requirements, or resource constraints.
• Interface with stakeholders, product managers & snr. management to gather requirements, provide updates, and address concerns, ensuring that the project meets stakeholder expectations.
• Fosters innovation and promotes best practices in software & electronics development, driving continuous improvement and keeping the team updated with industry trends and technologies.
• Contribute to the overall success of software & electronic projects by ensuring that they are delivered on time, within budget, and with high quality, meeting both business and technical objectives.

Requirements:

• Software development background required. Ideally with experience of one or more of electronics, embedded, mobile application development, cloud systems (e.g. AWS), Dev Ops, or Software Architecture.
• 5 – 10yrs experience leading software development team/s.
• Proven experience in delivering on development projects.
• Software development project management experience such as Agile / SCRUM.
• Experience in software development for R&D projects.
• Ability to manage and prioritise development backlog.
• Eagerness to interact with customers and end users of the company’s software products to better understand customer needs.
• Degree in Software Development or Computer Science or related field.

Viewing of a portfolio either online or soft copy is desirable.
An attractive salary is on offer for the right candidate.

We aim to fill these positions immediately, interested applicants should email their C.V along with a cover letter describing why they are suited to this position to [email protected] Applicants should make sure to put position name in the subject line of the email.