Software Development Manager (Mobile)

HI THERE! THANKS FOR STOPPING BY 👋 Are you actively looking for a new opportunity? Or just checking the market? Well… you might just be in the right place! We’re looking for a Software Development Manager to join our Mobile Engineering team in Auckland. In this role, you will own the engagement and performance of engineers by developing resilience and nurturing high-performance; leading by example and empowering others to do their best work. The ideal candidate for this role has a strong background in technical delivery and has the ability to provide technical advice/weigh in on technical decisions that impact other teams or the company at large. Please Note - This role is based in Auckland, so we’re seeking candidates who are happy to relocate rather than work remotely. WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING: - Hire, onboard, train and coach a team of high-performing individuals and support their career development through regular feedback and coaching, quarterly reviews and structured development plans, 1:1s, peer programming, whiteboarding or training sessions - Help your team deliver code in a high-trust environment using continuous delivery, ensuring the team has a great delivery cadence and a strong connection with stakeholders (using demos, retros, blameless incident reviews, and the like) - Evaluate the performance of the technical architecture of our mobile application and adopt industry trends - Collaborate closely and continuously with the team to manage the development initiatives, answer questions, and sign off on work results - Report to the Director, Software Development and have frequent interaction with Product Managers, Product Designers, Product Marketing Managers, and Support Specialists AND A LITTLE BIT OF.... - Leading by example and some hands-on coding in Java, Golang or Kotlin - Contributing as part of the wider team to achieve organisational objectives, even if this means doing things that aren’t strictly within the scope of your role WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING: We're looking for a candidate who has experience with the following: - Experience leading a team of mobile developers through successful software projects - Experience providing technical leadership to deliver solutions to complex problems - Understanding of Agile software development - Experience in creating processes for bug fixing and improving application performance - Significant experience in previous success and failure (“scars”), which helps to make better decisions - Someone who is adaptable and knows how to build, change, and adapt to the needs of a company as it grows - Effective at nurturing relationships and managing multiple stakeholders - Experience within a similar industry is helpful but not crucial - Solid understanding of the full mobile development life cycle is helpful but not crucial - Experience in mobile application development is helpful, but not crucial We know that people are more than what’s on their CV. If you’re unsure that you have the right profile for the role... hit the ‘Apply’ button and give it a try! BE A CHANGEMAKER You’ll enjoy: - A flexible work environment that empowers you to do your best work - A culture that celebrates performance - The chance to make an impact in a team that’s big enough for career growth, but lean enough to make your voice heard - Career-defining opportunities Plus benefits designed to keep you happy, healthy and fulfilled. - Lightspeed share scheme (we are all owners) - Unlimited paid time off policy - Work remotely from anywhere in the world for up to 60 days per year - Flexible working policy - Health and wellness benefit of $500 per year - Mental health online platform and counselling & coaching services - Paid leave and assistance for new parents - Paid Volunteer day - Premium cover if you sign up for health insurance with Southern Cross - Complimentary breakfast and lunch options, along with fresh fruits, snacks, and beverages stocked in the office - Subsidised public transportation to cover up...