Software Development Manager

About us

Buzzacott is a passionately independent and growing professional services firm. We are based in the City of London, with a satellite office in Hong Kong.

We are partner led and focused on people – our team and our clients. We combine market leading sector expertise and excellent service capability to provide exceptional service in our chosen markets.

Team Overview

At Buzzacott, we strive to develop a high performing culture and a team ethos that is collaborative and innovative. Our desire is the delivery of intuitive and differentiated technology solutions that solve enduring business challenges, and ensures the provision of integrated, reliable, and secure technology solutions to enable our colleagues to work efficiently from anywhere. Alongside a busy service delivery function, we strive for digital excellence and introduce exciting modern technology to the firm, providing new tools and innovative solutions to help drive the growth and development of Buzzacott.

Role Overview

The Software Development Manager will be expected to operate at the Skills for the Information Age (SFIA) Development and Implementation discipline, Level 4/5 in order to provide additional development resource to the Technology team to support our growing business needs and requirements. The role combines aspects of technical leadership, project management and team building.

The role will work with a range of technologies covering mostly the modern Microsoft stack of development tools (SQL, Azure, M365, Microsoft Power Suite etc) but will need to be able to look at legacy code, update, improve or rewrite this. This will include (but not limited to):

• Build client-focused, next-generation web applications
• Support full-stack web development by applying agile methodologies for sprint planning, design sessions, development, testing, and deployment
• Oversee diverse, cohesive teams for high-quality delivery to clients
• Design, develop, test, and enhance software solutions.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Developing and implementing software development strategies, setting objectives, and ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget
• Develop web applications using a variety of languages and technologies
• Setting performance expectations and collaborating with team members to define and implement solutions
• Ensuring the delivery of high-quality software through the implementation of quality assurance processes and the coordination of testing efforts.

What We’re Looking For

• Formal education in software development such as a Degree or relevant qualification
• Strong understanding of software development principles, methodologies, and technologies
• Demonstrable experience in software development and quality assurance
• Ability to lead, motivate, and mentor a team, as well as communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels
• Familiarity with Angular, Polymer, Closure Library, or Backbone
• Good understanding of full-stack web, including protocols and web server optimization standards
• Thorough knowledge of programming languages such as Java, C/C++, Python, and SQL
• Demonstrable experience and proficiency of MS suite.

What You’ll Bring

• A passion for technology and innovation
• Desire to automate and think of the bigger picture when resolving issues
• Display a customer service approach and possessing outstanding interpersonal skills being sociable, calm, methodical and tenacious.

Why Buzzacott?

We’re big enough to provide deep expertise across a wide range of specialisms, but small enough to value meaningful personal connections — with clients and colleagues alike. You’ll work alongside experienced professionals who will support your continued development, while you contribute to shaping the growth of both our team and our clients.

We have a firmly embedded approach to flexi-time and support flexible working opportunities to help you manage your work-life balance.

At Buzzacott, we’re committed to equal opportunities and ensuring all employment decisions are fair, objective, and based on merit.

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