Manager, Software Development

ICON plc

Manager, Software Development at ICON leading software development teams to enhance clinical research processes. Overseeing software lifecycle and collaborating with cross-functional teams for quality outcomes.

Posted 5/23/2026full-timeDublin • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Java.NETPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage day-to-day software development and engineering activities, supporting your team to deliver quality outcomes.
Overseeing the software development lifecycle, from requirements gathering and design to coding, testing, and deployment.
Leading and mentoring a team of developers, promoting best practices in software engineering and agile methodologies.
Collaborating with cross-functional teams to define project requirements and deliver high-quality software solutions that meet user needs.
Monitoring project progress and performance, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with organizational goals.
Staying updated on industry trends and technologies to drive continuous improvement and innovation within the development team.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience
Extensive experience in software development, with a proven track record in a leadership role
Strong knowledge of programming languages and frameworks (e.g., Java, C#, .NET, Python) and software development methodologies
Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire a diverse team
A commitment to quality, collaboration, and continuous learning in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive base salary and performance related incentives
Health and wellbeing programmes including medical, dental, and vision coverage where applicable
Retirement and pension plans
Life assurance and disability coverage
Employee assistance programmes and wellbeing resources
Learning and development opportunities through structured training and career pathways

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Hard Skills & Tools

JavaC#.NETPythonsoftware development lifecyclerequirements gatheringcodingtestingdeploymentagile methodologies

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationteam motivationcollaborationcontinuous learningquality commitmentinspirationmentoringorganizational alignmentproject monitoring

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in computer scienceBachelor's degree in software engineeringrelated field equivalent experience