The Opportunity

We are looking for a software development manager to lead our regional application development capability, combining people leadership with hands-on technical direction to deliver secure, reliable and scalable business applications, integrations and digital solutions.

What Success Looks Like

A candidate who is practical, hands-on technology leader who can develop a capable team while maintaining strong technical standards. We are looking for someone who can modernise applications and integrations, embed secure development practices, and translate business requirements into sustainable solutions across a hybrid technology environment.

What You'll Do

• Lead, coach, and develop software developers
• Oversee the design, development, testing, deployment, and support of in-house solutions and busienss applications, APIs, and integration solutions
• Provide technical direction and remain hands-on, reviewing designs, guiding developers, and supporting complex troubleshooting
• Manage priorities across projects, enhancements, releases, and Level 2/Level 3 application support
• Ensure solutions meet security, architechture, performance, maintainability, and documentation standards
• Work closely with business, infrastructure, and security teams to translate requirements into practical technology solutions. 
• Drive modernisation, automation, reusable integration patterns, and continuous improvement in development practices
• Contribute to application architecture, technology roadmaps, and development standards, and manage external development partners where required

Core Technical Skills

• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft development technologies, particularly C# and .NET
• Practical experience designing and consuming REST APIs, developing microservices, and implmenting application and system integrations
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Azure services used to host, integrate, secure, and operate application solutions
• Experience with integration solution platforms and enterprise integration patterns for connecting cloud and on-premises systems
• Working knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server, reporting and data integration technologies, including SQL, Servier Reporting Services (SSRS), and SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS)
• Good working knowledge of Software Development Lifecycle (Secure SDLC) practices, including secure design, code review, testing, vulnerability remediation, release controls, and appropriate separation of development, test, and production environments
• Good understanding of databases, application architecture, identity/access controls, logging, monitoring, and production support

What We Are Looking For

• Candidates who have at least 3 years or experience leading a software or application development team, supported by strong hands-on development background
• Proven experience delivering and supporting business-critical applications, and integration solutions in productions environments
• Ability to balance technical quality, security, delivery timelines and business priorities 
• Strong troubleshooting, problem solving, people leadership and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to technical and non-technical audiences
• Degree in IT, Computer Science, or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience

Advantageous Experience

• Experience designing or supporting solutions across hybrid environments spanning private cloud/on-premises infrastructure and public cloud services
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Fabric and modern data, analytics or reporting platforms
• Understanding of UI/UX principles and the ability to work with stakeholders to create intuitive, user-focused applications
• Experience with DevOps practices and toolchains, including source control, CI/CD, automated testing, deployment pipelines, and infrastructure/application release automation
• Exposure to AI-enabled solutions, automation platforms, Agile delivery, ITIL, or formal project management practices. 

About Us

Spruson & Ferguson is a leading intellectual property (IP) firm that helps innovators across the globe - from scientists and research organisations to engineers and multinational ICT companies - to protect and commercialise their inventions, brands and designs across the Asia Pacific region and beyond. We are a well-respected, multi-award winning firm with 130 years in business and over 25 years in Asia, operating from 10 offices with almost 500 people. Spruson & Ferguson is a subsidiary of IPH Limited, the first IP services group to list on the Australian Stock Exchange (ASX).

What’s In It For You

• Global exposure across international markets
• Growth opportunities with comprehensive mentorship and training
• Flexibility in a supportive, inclusive environment
• Competitive package that rewards your contributions