Software Development Manager

Software Development Manager

Kneat enables regulated organizations to move from paper-based validation to intelligent, digitized, paperless solutions. And we do it through the ongoing development of a powerful, purpose-built software platform. In 2014, after eight years of intensive software development, we launched Kneat Gx—the world’s most advanced validation software to help revolutionize the speed, precision, transparency, and intelligence of validation in the Life Sciences sector. Our solution is now used by some of the world’s leading Life Sciences companies.

What we’re looking for

As Kneat continues to expand, we are looking for an enthusiastic Software Development Manager to join our R&D group.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead a multidisciplinary team of developers/engineers and manage their career growth through outstanding mentoring and coaching.
• Support the ramp up of the group including hiring, establishing development processes and tooling, infrastructure setup, etc
• Recruiting external talent to supplement the existing pool and skill gaps
• Delivery, oversight and understanding of all commitments and deliverables.
• Champion engineering excellence
• Identify blockers and implement changes to improve developer efficiency
• Ensure focus on delivery velocity from idea to customer
• Embrace AI and champion it’s use within the software development team.
• Ensure focus on the alignment of delivery content and high quality with strategic goals
• Constantly communicate all of the relevant status
• Oversee budget and availability of appropriate resource and environment
• Balance delivery with customer support and system maintenance while allowing for unplanned interruptions

Minimum qualifications

• 4+ years as a development manager in a software company
• Excellent knowledge of modern development technologies and tools
• Excellent communication skills, friendly and empathetic

Nice to Haves

• AWS Solutions, particularly containerised
• CI/CD automated pipelines
• Scrum/Kanban (incl. Estimations, Planning, Velocity, Burn down…)
• Regulated Life Sciences industry, quality disciplines
• Behaviour Driven Development

What we offer you

At Kneat, we truly value ideas and collaboration so we’ve created an environment that builds, protects, and celebrates teamwork. Our strong culture is central to our continued success. 

We offer programs and rewards that one would expect from a highly successful and growing technology company. 

• A fantastic culture, team, and energy.
  
• Competitive compensation.
  
• Comprehensive benefits package.
  
• Flexible work arrangements.
  
• Training and professional development.
  

All applicants will need to fulfill the requirements necessary to obtain a background check. 

Kneat is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or veteran status. 

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities or special needs to perform these essential functions. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation to complete this application form, please contact us at +353 (0)612 038 26 (Ext 2004) or email us at [email protected] for assistance.