Development Manager (Trust Retail) in Bournemouth

Trust Payments is an MFSA-regulated company in Malta and an FCA-regulated company in the UK, providing a range of payments and commerce solutions with market-leading technology and data insights. We offer innovative payment methods and cutting-edge technologies, with a truly global presence. Our global offices cater to the most demanding business sectors, including retail, travel, hospitality, forex, and financial services.

Driving value for our clients and demonstrating genuine care for their success is a core value of ours. We also believe in striving to build a better, more sustainable tomorrow and conducting our business ethically, driving social and environmental change. We have a passionate, collaborative, and diverse culture that recognises that every employee contributes to our business success.

Trust Payments has an exciting opportunity for a Development Manager to join our Trust Retail team.

Location: Hybrid - Bournemouth, United Kingdom

Salary: Competitive + Benefits

During your 3 months period, you'll be based in the office full-time; after 3 months, you'll have the opportunity to move to a hybrid working pattern. Please note that due to the nature of this role, all shortlisted candidates will be required to attend an in-person interview at our Bournemouth office.

How will you make an impact in this role?

We are seeking a Software Development Manager to join the Trust Payments Retail Team. As a Development Manager, you will be working with your team to ensure software projects are delivered on time and to a high standard. You will own the software development strategy followed by the team, identifying and implementing improvements as required. Working alongside the Delivery Manager and project leads, you will ensure projects are well refined, developed, tested, and delivered. You will be involved in all stages of the software project lifecycle, including presales activity. This is a client-facing role.

This role includes participation in an on-call Rota, providing 24/7 support coverage for a one-week period approximately every 5 to 6 weeks (subject to Rota size at any given time).

On-call allowance: A fixed additional payment is provided for each on-call week, compensating for your availability during that period.

Time Off in Lieu (TOIL): Where work is carried out significantly outside of standard working hours, TOIL will be accrued accordingly. We are committed to ensuring that out-of-hours responsibilities are shared fairly and that colleagues are appropriately recognised for their time and commitment.

What We Expect of You, Day To Day:

• Take ownership of our development strategy and ensure our development processes allow us to meet that strategy. Ensure this is shared and understood across teams.
• Ensure all software development is performed to the highest standard in accordance with the strategy.
• Represent the development team on calls with internal and external stakeholders, often facilitating discussions regarding development.
• Have early involvement in new projects, provide business deliverables, estimates, and produce project development plans.
• Continue to reflect and improve on our development strategy, processes, and tooling. Advocate for changes throughout the development and wider technical teams.
• Work alongside the test manager to be aware of the latest data protection and security threats and ensure we mitigate against these risks by adopting best practices throughout the SDLC.
• Gather and report on metrics of the progress of projects.
• Line management of senior software developers, support self-development initiatives, support study for qualifications, coach and mentor.
• Comply with all legislation, codes of practice, health and safety, and GDPR compliance appropriate to the role.

Qualifications Required:

• 7+ years' experience as a development manager or senior developer.
• Experience in Java, Android, C#, Kotlin or other relevant object-oriented programming languages.
• Full stack development experience and solution design using microservice architectures.
• Cloud infrastructure design experience.
• Understanding of the Agile methodology and processes.
• Experience in managing teams and projects, and line management.
• Experience managing internal and external stakeholders, and facilitating client meetings.

Desirable:

• Self-motivated and a professional and enthusiastic positive approach.
• Strong analytical skills with good attention to detail.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively, sharing knowledge and mentoring team members.
• Ability to identify and solve problems effectively.
• Ability to multi-task and stay organised in a dynamic work environment.

We offer comprehensive benefits to support our team members and their families' well-being. Our robust benefits package includes (subject to local office benefits policy):

• Be part of a dynamic, market-leading Fintech experiencing rapid growth.
• Flexible work arrangements tailored to role requirements and business needs.
• Comprehensive wellness initiatives, including mental health resources supported by internally qualified mental health first aiders.
• Extensive leave provisions, encompassing annual, volunteering, and birthday allowances.
• Progressive family-oriented policies and benefits, including Maternity, Paternity and Adoption leave.
• Robust compensation package, including pension scheme, healthcare plans, and life assurance.
• Regular corporate events fostering team cohesion and company culture.
• Diverse company culture and global working environment.
• Continuous professional development and career advancement opportunities.

Offer of employment with Trust Payment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background verification check, subject to applicable laws and regulations.

Next Steps: Ready to revolutionise fintech? If you're excited about this opportunity, we'd love to hear from you! Our Talent Acquisition Team will review your application promptly. We'll contact successful candidates via email and phone to discuss the next steps, including our inclusive interview process.

Additional Information: Trust Payments is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We are a growing business with an aspiration to create a truly inclusive working environment, where each employee can reach their full potential. We celebrate the differences that exist within our teams. We encourage our people to bring their own opinions and thoughts to work, to be authentic and help us to innovate. We do this by embracing people as individuals and appreciating that what works for one person doesn’t work for everyone. We are committed to equal employment opportunity for all, regardless of race, heritage, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or any other protected characteristic.

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