Development Manager - Telecommunications

Ready to lead development teams in building next-generation solutions?

Join a specialised software provider recognised for delivering innovative interoperability, security, and digital transformation solutions to enterprises and service providers. With a reputation for technical excellence and adaptability, the organisation continues to enable businesses to modernise infrastructure and meet evolving industry demands.

The team is hiring a Development Manager to lead engineering teams, oversee software development lifecycles, and ensure high-quality solution delivery. The role will focus on driving innovation, managing resources effectively, and aligning development efforts with strategic objectives.

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Responsibilities:

• Lead and support multidisciplinary engineering teams across the full product lifecycle.
• Manage project plans, resources and delivery timelines to ensure successful execution.
• Uphold high standards for code quality, testing, reliability and performance.
• Recruit, mentor and develop engineering talent, including senior engineers.
• Act as a bridge between the R&D team and wider business, aligning efforts with product and architectural strategy.
• Continuously improve workflows, methodologies, and tools to optimise team performance.
• Encourage knowledge sharing, professional growth and adoption of new technologies

Skills/Must have:

• Master’s degree in engineering, computer science, or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of experience in a leadership role managing mid-sized engineering teams with direct reports.
• Proven track record in software development and delivery, with hands-on experience in agile and scrum methodologies.
• Demonstrated success in mentoring and developing engineering talent.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to foster collaboration and accountability.
• Strong organisational and prioritisation abilities in a dynamic environment.
• Comfortable working in an international, cross-functional environment.
• Fluent in English (both written and spoken).
• Valid work permit for the Netherlands (visa sponsorship not available).

Benefits:

• Opportunity to contribute to a market-leading software platform shaping the future of mobile networks
• Profit-sharing scheme
• Attractive pension plan
• 27 holidays annually
• Flexible working hours and hybrid working possibilities.
• Regular team social events.

Salary:

• Up to €100,000 gross per year based on experience