Title:  Development Manager

About Us

The Power to Respond and Be Heard

For 40 years, Zetron (a Codan company) has delivered interoperable command & control systems.

Across multiple industries and international markets. Zetron is headquartered in Redmond, WA, USA, with centres of engineering excellence in the United Kingdom, Victoria, BC, Canada, and Brisbane, QLD, Australia. Zetron currently has over 40,000 console positions, hundreds of established partners and value-added resellers, and coverage in more than 100 countries and 7 continents. Zetron is an established global leader in connecting communications centres with field operations, personnel, and constituents. Our products make a real difference, they get police, fire and ambulance services to the scene of an incident, and they assist with keeping the power on, the trains running, and airports operating. Our customers rely on our systems to be to be available every minute of every day to help keep their staff and the public safe.

We’d love your help. And we’ll support you all the way.

What Will You Be Doing?

As a Software Development Manager, you will lead one or more of Zetron’s software development teams, ensuring the timely delivery of high-quality software solutions that meet client needs and align with project budgets and objectives. You will provide leadership, functional management, and resource planning while fostering a productive and efficient team environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Team Leadership & Management:

• • Oversee and support onshore development teams to meet performance and delivery standards.
  • Address performance issues promptly to maintain productivity.

Project Oversight:

• • Ensure all software solutions conform to Zetron’s quality and technical standards.
  • Collaborate with Product Teams to align software with client requirements and business goals.
  • Produce and manage delivery plans and resource allocation for all projects.

Process Improvement & Compliance:

• • Identify and implement opportunities for process enhancements.
  • Ensure adherence to technical, design, and quality standards.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• • Liaise with customers and key stakeholders to provide updates and manage expectations.
  • Communicate deviations from plans, recommend corrective actions, and support recovery efforts.

Additionally, you’ll prepare accurate project reports, mitigate technical risks, resolve issues, and work with the Zetron Management Team to ensure budgets and timelines are met.

About You

We’re seeking an experienced Software Development Manager with a proven track record of leading complex projects and motivating high-performing teams. You’ll have experience managing teams of developers through the full software development lifecycle, utilising methodologies like waterfall and agile, and collaborating with offshore teams on joint projects.

Proficiency with technologies such as Java/JavaScript, Microsoft .NET, MI/ETL/Data Warehousing, and integration engineering is essential. Strong communication skills, both technical and non-technical, are crucial, along with self-motivation, the ability to work independently, and a dynamic, quality-focused approach. This role demands technical expertise, leadership, and a commitment to driving successful outcomes in a fast-paced environment.

Why Join Us?

• Exciting Projects: Contribute to impactful initiatives that make a difference in communities.
• Collaborative Team: Be part of a supportive and engaged Development team.
• Hybrid Flexibility: Enjoy a balance of remote and on-site working from Hull, UK.
• Professional Growth: Expand your skills and stay ahead of industry trends

Benefits:

Located in Hull our culture is supportive and collaborative. You will be part of a multidisciplinary team where we share our ideas and innovation is strongly encouraged. We are looking for someone with genuine passion and a can-do attitude for what they do. Zetron embodies the values of those who work here, embraces diversity, and offers a comfortable and casual atmosphere where people work hard and feel a part of the organisation.

At Zetron we not only create and stand behind products that help save lives, but our employees are also offered a competitive compensation and benefits package, including:

• Single Private Medical Cover (with the option to select family cover at an additional cost)
• 25 days paid holiday (includes 3 company nominated days) with the option to buy/sell up to 5 days.
• 4 x basic salary life assurance cover
• A Group Pension Plan with fantastic employer contributions
• A selection of tax efficient flexible benefits to suit your individual needs.

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