Software Development Manager

CTS Application Services is part of the Central Technology Services Function and provides IT Application Services for both shared and corporate business solutions direct to the business areas across the European entities, within the Central Functions of European Technology and within the Central Technology Services operation itself.The solutions range from on premise business applications, SAAS solutions, IT tools to bespoke development of applications, data platforms, integrations and automations of business and IT processes.CTS Application Services are looking for a Software Development Manager to join its management team reporting to the Head of Function.The role will have overall responsibility for the software development practice of the function and manage a software development team to deliver and support bespoke solutions and platforms with strong engineering focus.What you will help us to achieveOwn the practice of Software Development used across the entire function spanning all technologies, SDLCs, standards, patterns, tooling.Look to continuously improve, keep up to date with and embrace new technologies and ways of working.Management of the pipeline of software delivery at a macro level (i.e. budgeting, planning, forecasting) and micro level (i.e. work request allocation, funding, charging, execution to targets) for the defined areas in scope.Lead, develop and motivate a team of software developers to ensure they achieve and contribute to their maximum potential.Provide necessary oversight to ensure solutions are developed in accordance with function's quality standards, controls, architecture, wider organisation security standards and optimal total cost of ownership.Promote the integration of automated testing, deployment, and monitoring tools throughout the software development lifecycle to enhance efficiency and reliability.Encourage continuous improvement of automation practices, ensuring that development teams regularly review and update their automation strategies to align with evolving technologies and business needs.Collaborate with Release Management to ensure environments are fit for purpose and a timely and controlled deployment of software assets through the environments into production.Sustain the software delivered in accordance with production SLAs and providing ongoing fixes, improvement and exploitations.Collaborate with the Architects, Project Managers, Analysts and the IT management team contributing to business cases, sizings/estimations, plans and ensuring optimal design and execution of solutions.Develop and leverage a close working relationship with key technology stakeholders within CTS, with peers across the European Entities and within the Global Corporate Technology function.Represent (direct or through delegate) the function at relevant Community Forums.What you will need to be successful in the roleThe successful candidate will possess the following essential experience:10+ Years proven track record working in software development teamsandTechnical leadership in area of software development and engineering (practices, design and implementation patterns)The successful candidate will possess the following desirable experience:Delivered solutions within the Financial Services industryand3rd level degree in IT / computer science or related fieldKnowledge and SkillsSolutions: Applications (with thick/thin clients), Data Reporting & Analytics Platforms, Integrations (Web Services, ETL, File Transfers), Reporting, AutomationsMulti tier architecture: UI, Service Tiers, DatabasesDevelopment Environment: Delivery and sustainment of software solutions in agile yet controlled environment using leading tools, techniques and KPIs.Regular releases of software to production level services.Continuous build, deploy, test, release processes and tools and focus on automations of same.On premise and cloud based environments (notably MS Azure stack).We offer a comprehensive benefits package including competitive salaries and bonuses, robust Learning and Development support, excellent Defined Contribution pension and comprehensive Wellbeing initiatives and support to name but a few.Canada Life Group is the top-level European holding company for Great-West Lifeco's European insurance, reinsurance, and asset management companies, with business operations in the UK, Ireland, Germany, and the Isle of Man.Canada Life Group Services is proud to be an Equal Opportunities employer.We have created an environment of inclusion and growth to help people achieve their potential, to ensure they can bring their whole selves to work and to feel valued.We celebrate diversity of thought and perspective and want all of our employees to feel valued, respected and supported.#J-*****-Ljbffr