Manager of Software Development- София

For more than 15 years Easy Consult has been a trusted partner for domestic and international clients, delivering tailor-made HR solutions and consulting. Striving to be a market leader we are always on the look for the latest trends, staying true to our mission of building long-lasting relationships with our clients, candidates, and employees.
During the last couple of years, we have built specialized recruitment teams, developed expertise, and streamlined our services to accommodate the industry-specific needs of the following economic sectors: BPO; ICT; Sales, Marketing & Administration; Logistics & Transportation; Finance & Banking; Manufacturing & Engineering.
On behalf of one of our clients, we are currently looking for a:



Manager of Software Development



Responsibilities:
• Oversee and lead the complete software development lifecycle, from conceptualization to deployment.
• Provide strategic guidance, technical leadership, and operational excellence to ensure the successful delivery of top-tier software solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovation, streamline processes, and cultivate a culture of continuous improvement.
• Define the software development and delivery strategy aligned with business objectives.
• Offer insights into emerging technology trends, tools, and best practices to maintain a competitive advantage.
• Establish and uphold technical standards, architectural guidelines, and coding protocols.
• Provide oversight and guidance for designing and implementing intricate software solutions.



Team Leadership:

• Lead and manage teams responsible for software development, including tasks like technical recruitment, performance appraisals, conducting one2one meetings, identifying training needs, motivating the team, and performance management.
• Organize and manage the recruitment and onboarding of new team members, creating a clear task list and plan for their smooth integration and rapid acclimation.
• Oversee the outsourcing of software development within the unit's scope, monitoring performance and delivery KPIs.



Operational Excellence:

• Ensure equitable workload distribution across department members for efficient functioning.
• Take responsibility for individual and team performance appraisals.
• Act as the primary point of reference and escalation for team members facing challenges.
• Create, document, uphold, and advise on organizational best practices and policies in domains including Software development, Integrations, Secure coding and software deployment, Quality assurance and test automation, Release automation.
• Continuously refine software development and delivery workflows. Introduce and optimize Agile/Scrum methodologies, CI/CD pipelines, and version control strategies.
• Collaborate closely with business analysts, product managers, designers, and stakeholders to convert business requirements into viable technical solutions.
• Propose and oversee the automation of repetitive tasks related to software development, testing, and support. Remain vigilant about the latest data protection and security vulnerabilities, ensuring conformity to industry standards.
• Provide transparent updates on project status, potential risks, and opportunities to senior management and stakeholders. Ensure a clear overview of development progression.
• Forge collaborations with finance and senior leadership to prudently manage the software development budget. Maintain efficient resource allocation and cost governance.



Easy Consult is a well-known Bulgarian recruitment agency that has been placing and sourcing talented technical and non-technical IT professionals since 2004. With over 15 years of recruitment experience, we specialize in matching talented individuals to vacancies in the highly competitive IT jobs market at all levels. We aim to provide the best services, the best solutions and the best value to both jobseekers and employers within the ICT industry.

Our services are free of charge for candidates. All applications will be treated in strict confidentiality. Easy Consult Recruitment and Employment activities are based on a Recruitment license 2339/ 30.08.2017.