Software Development Manager in Sydney

Software Development Manager job description

The Software Development Manager leads a team of developers to deliver scalable, high-quality software solutions that align with business goals. This role is accountable for managing the full software development lifecycle, fostering technical excellence and driving continuous improvement across projects.

Software Development Manager duties and responsibilities of the job

Key responsibilities of a Software Development Manager include:

Overseeing the design, development, and deployment of software applications

Leading, mentoring, and developing a team of software engineers

Collaborating with product owners and stakeholders to define technical requirements

Managing project timelines, budgets, and resource allocation

Ensuring code quality, testing, and security standards are maintained

Driving agile methodologies and continuous integration practices

Reviewing architecture and contributing to strategic technical decisions

Monitoring team performance and implementing process improvements

Staying up to date with emerging technologies and industry trends

Typical Software Development Manager job qualifications and requirements

A bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related discipline is required. Proven experience in software development leadership roles is essential, along with strong technical and project management capabilities.

7+ years’ experience in software development, with at least 3 years in a leadership or engineering management role

Proficiency in modern programming languages and frameworks (e.g. Java, C#, Python, JavaScript, .NET, Node.js, React)

Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP, and associated cloud-native development tools

Strong knowledge of Agile methodologies (e.g. Scrum, SAFe), DevOps practices, and CI/CD pipelines

Proven leadership, team-building, and mentoring capabilities, including performance management and career development

Experience managing cross-functional teams, including developers, QA, DevOps, and product stakeholders

Ability to lead end-to-end delivery of complex software projects, including budget and resource planning

Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, including working with product owners, executives, and external vendors

Familiarity with software architecture principles, technical debt management, and scalable systems design

Experience with modern software development tools and practices (e.g. Git, Jira, Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform)

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Salary for Software Development Manager in Sydney

182970 - 254125

25th Percentile

182970

The candidate has little or no prior experience in the position and is still developing relevant skills.

50th Percentile

213465

The candidate has an average level of experience and has most of the necessary skills.

75th Percentile

254125

The candidate has above-average experience, has most or all the necessary skills and may have specialised qualifications.

Salary range based on three percentiles The starting salaries represent gross yearly salaries. They do not include bonuses, benefits or superannuation.

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25th Percentile

50th Percentile

75th Percentile

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89880

105930

128400

Junior .Net Developer

74900

82390

89880

.Net Developer

89880

105930

128400

Senior .Net Developer

144450

156755

165850

Technical Lead .Net Developer

159430

167990

180295

Principal .Net Developer

170665

182435

199020

Junior JAVA Developer

74900

82390

89880

JAVA Developer

89880

105930

128400

Senior JAVA Developer

148730

160500

176550

Junior Front End / JavaScript Developer

74900

86135

98440

Front End / JavaScript Developer

98440

123050

140170

Senior Front End / JavaScript Developer

150870

164245

180830

Junior Node.js / Full Stack JavaScript Developer

74900

86135

98440

Node.js / Full Stack JavaScript Developer

98440

123050

140170

Senior Node.js / Full Stack JavaScript Developer

150335

162640

170665

Junior Python Developer

74900

82390

89880

Python Developer

89880

105930

128400

Senior Python Developer

144450

156755

165850

Integration Engineer

158360

173340

189390

AI / ML Engineer

158360

184040

210790

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