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The Development Manager role is to provide leadership across technology, people and resource allocation.
This role’s key accountability is to manage all development work for your teams undertaken for Auto and General Insurance and supporting systems, in conjunction with tracking and reporting on availability of appropriately skilled development personnel for projects and initiatives.
This role is also responsible for the management and personal development of all developers within their remit. This is a leadership role requiring a natural mentor with a desire to nurture and grow an effective team.
This role shares the architectural responsibility within their allocated area and has an important role to play in all development efforts undertaken within the department.
Responsible for SDLC and efficiency improvements within the team.
Assist in the development, planning and delivery of a portfolio of work for the team
Support and nurture staff with Technical and Non-technical competencies
Build strong, trusted relationships with business and customer groups and within the team
Responsible for ensuring secure and scalable solutions are delivered that meet the business need.
People leadership - provide direction, leadership and support to a team of software developers
Technology leadership - provide leadership in software development processes, continuous improvement in delivery processes and technical architecture
The key responsibilities for this role are
A results orientation demonstrated through effective delivery of software development outcomes so they achieve the stakeholders expectations for quality, time and scope;
Proven people leadership skills with teams of up to 15 employees;
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Effective interpersonal and communication skills, with an ability to interact and influence with employees at all levels across multiple business functions;
Technical and commercial acumen with analytical and problem-solving skills;
High quality standards with attention to detail;
A positive attitude aligned to A&G’s corporate values, with a particular focus on customer outcomes in solution delivery;
Meet or exceed relevant Key Result Areas aligned to Auto & General's Ultimate Business Goal (UBG)
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or Information Technology majoring in Software Development or equivalent industry experience.
A minimum of 5 years management experience in a software development environment or equivalent, demonstrating a strong understanding of the software development life cycle;
Demonstrated experience in the use of Confluence and JIRA or similar tools;
Significant experience creating documents that are both technical and business focussed in nature;
People leadership skills and the ability to engage deeply with a diverse and large workforce;
Self motivated team player who is well organized, with effective communication and reporting skills;
Effective problem solving skills;
Demonstrated time management and personal efficiency skills, with the ability to work well under pressure and to help others to do the same;
A good understanding and exposure to coaching techniques;
Effective relationship skills supporting a collaborative and trusting stakeholder engagement approach;
Familiarity with a number of standard SDLC’s
Influencing and collaboration skills
Conceptual, analytical and problem solving skills, and a background of dealing with complex business models;
Experience in developing estimates and schedules for software development projects
Auto & General (A&G) is the fastest-growing major Motor and Home insurer in Australia, providing insurance products and solutions to safeguard a brighter future for our customers and community.
Our range of general insurance products including Car, Motorcycle, Home, Contents Pet and Travel products are delivered through our multi-award-winning brand Budget Direct and partnerships with leading brands - ING, Qantas, Virgin Money and Coles Insurance.
We’re excited about the future and we’re always on the lookout for talented, passionate individuals who can help us achieve our goal of being Australia’s best insurer! If this sounds like you, apply today.
Auto & General values individual differences and believes in fostering an inclusive culture that creates a great place to work for all.
*A note from Auto & General to recruitment agencies: We politely ask that you avoid making any approaches or sending any unsolicited resumes to our Recruitment Team or Hiring Leaders across our business. Auto & General is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
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