Software Development Manager

  • Full-time

Company Description

Energym are a dynamic, growing, engineering start-up, based in Birmingham that has developed patent-pending low carbon technology. Our technology captures and converts the energy applied to gym equipment into clean sustainable electrical power. Having received accelerated support from Gymshark, our technology is set for imminent launch to both the domestic and commercial markets... Never a more exciting time to join us!

Our first product, the RE:GEN, is hands down the smartest exercise bike on the planet. It converts human power into low-carbon electricity that can be used at home, within the gym, or within office spaces – a bike FOR our planet. The bike itself is just the beginning of our offer and combined with AI-driven workouts, we’re set to seriously change the fitness game. Sound like something you’d like to become a part of?

Job Description

We’re on the lookout for a Software Development Manager! This is the perfect role for someone who is a great coder but looking for that step-up to Project Manager, having gained ALL the experience bringing their slick design and UX to life. 

We have a pretty big tech stack and you’ll be integral to overseeing all projects we're currently working on with our internal and external developers who are working on a range of apps for the B2C and gym installation markets. If the idea of gamified workouts, fitness rewards, community building, and energy generation analytics excites you – we’d love to hear from you!

What you’ll be doing day-to-day as Software Development Manager

  • Responsible for creating a kick a** user interface that is slick, intuitive and innovative
  • Delivering on all of the requirements surrounding our software architecture stack 
  • Ensuring our Firebase and Firestore databases work seamlessly 
  • Designing gamified features with Unity 
  • Crash reporting, bug fixing and providing detailed analytics
  • You’ll use both your technical knowledge and leadership capabilities to drive forward the success of all ongoing projects
  • Defining new project requirements, phases, and resources – then ensuring the progress of the project to budget, schedule, and technical objectives 
  • Participating in technical design
  • Leading external development partner relationships, setting clear expectations and goals to ensure optimal outcomes 
  • Supporting, enabling, and empowering all involved in the project – ensuring everyone is motivated and delivering success 
  • Conducting frequent research and identifying ways that we can continually improve our offer
  • Working closely with the embedded software and marketing teams to ensure that all strategies and outputs are aligned to Energym’s brand and mission.

Qualifications

  • A BSc in Computer Science would be awesome but not essential if you have all the relevant work-experience
  • Bags of UX&UI experience and experience in leading on projects to bring apps to market
  • Experience using Flutter & Unity (nice to have). Be great if you also had Bluetooth, Wireless Comms & Embedded Code exp too 
  • Scrum, OKR’s or other Project Management techniques – doesn’t matter which you’ve used just as long as it’s one of them and you can also demonstrate exceptional time planning and resource allocation as a project manager
  • Highly developed analytical skills, great with numbers and impeccable communication skills and be able to positively challenge the development team to ensure the best outcomes
  • You’re someone who is into the detail but also works at pace – we’re about to grow rapidly so this is super important.

We don’t mind if you’ve not led a team yet. We also don’t mind if you’re looking for full-time/part-time or contract work. What’s important to us is that you’ve got hands-on experience in bringing a successful app to market and are driven to bring new innovations to the world.

So, irrespective of whether you're a future star with big ambitions or a proven performer in the software development space - if you're as excited as we are about what we're building, apply today! 

Additional Information

  • Opportunity to join a business that is about to experience mega-growth, meaning plenty of opportunities to grow and develop
  • A great team environment and office culture 
  • Join a purpose-led business that is committed to creating a healthier planet 
  • Competitive salary plus bonus.