Software Development Manager
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£55,000
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role may qualify for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2132 is an eligible occupation, but we are only 54% sure that is the right code. Lead Forensics is a licensed sponsor, so if the code fits, the role should qualify. Check the occupation eligibility rules against what the job actually involves.
This could also be SOC 2134 (Programmers and software development professionals) or SOC 1137 (Information technology directors). We read the code off the advert, so it is our best guess, not the employer's.
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2132 IT managers Most likely code | £38,500 | £44,000 | £49,500 | £55,000 |
2134 Programmers and software development professionals Also possible | £38,300 | £43,700 | £49,200 | £54,700 |
1137 Information technology directors Also possible | £60,200 | £68,800 | £77,400 | £86,000 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
Software Development Manager
Summary
Lead Forensics is a rapidly growing, leading SAAS company with products in the B2B sales and marketing space. We’re seeking a Software Development Manager within our engineering department that builds our customer facing products. You will be responsible for the performance and personal development of a section of our engineering department.
You will need to be highly competent in our tech stack our modern tech stack (NestJS/NodeJS, Vue, Redis, SQL Server and Snowflake), able to get down into the code when required to critique and drive the quality of the code created, as well as drive efficiencies in speed at which it is created.
This is a role that would suit someone with a very strong development background, with expertise in creating clean code following DevOps practises and strong interpersonal skills, who has moved into a management career path.
Key Responsibilities:
Performance Management
- Set, monitor, and evaluate performance metrics for developers, ensuring that productivity and quality targets are met.
- Be the owner of and guardian of the standard of the asset being created, ensuring it is optimal for productivity and our long-term engineering performance.
- Provide constructive feedback and guidance to developers, helping them overcome performance challenges and achieve their goals.
- Implement and refine performance management processes that promote accountability and transparency across teams
People Management
- Line management of a section of our engineering department, driving personal development and performance management for line reports.
- Lead and mentor developers, fostering a positive and collaborative environment.
- Conduct regular 1:1s and performance reviews to support individual career progression, skills development, and job satisfaction.
Recruitment and Retention
- Support recruitment processes by identifying talent needs, participating in interviews, and helping select candidates who align with team culture and values.
- Drive retention initiatives to keep high-performing team members engaged and motivated, supporting employee satisfaction and reducing turnover.
Continuous Improvement
- Foster and drive a culture of continuous improvement within engineering teams, where team members are motivated to share ideas and improve processes.
- Identify and implement best practices for team productivity and well-being, keeping abreast of industry trends and tools that can enhance team performance.
- Facilitate retrospectives and other reflective activities to gather insights on team performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
Culture and Engagement
- Actively promote and build a Actively promote a high‑trust, high‑collaboration engineering culture with excellent communication and collaboration within engineering teams.
- Champion and model company values, acting as a role model for team members and fostering a healthy work culture.
The ideal candidate will have:
Significant experience in a SaaS environment of rapid and efficient software development with clean code, SOLID principals and design patterns, and building the competency for this in teams.
Experience of monitoring engineering performance and driving continuous improvement of performance.
- A strong general aptitude for programming and problem solving. You’ll need to pick up new tools and techniques quickly and use them to solve problems.
- Significant previous experience as a hands on software engineer working with mature DevOps practises, and to have maintained the skills required to get down into the code when required.
What we offer in return;
- Competitive salary and benefits.
- Be part of a fantastic company culture; we all display our Company DNA’s, foster a “One Team” and ‘Growth’ mentality.
- Give back to the wider community with volunteer days, fundraisers and charity events.
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with Lead Forensics, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
IT managers (SOC 2132) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~224k in sample- Middle half £43,316–71,396
- Median £56,056
- Going rate £55,000
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £38,500–49,500
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What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 2132 going rate of £55,000. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.