An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Software Development Manager to join a forward-thinking healthcare technology organisation based in Perth. This role is ideal for someone who loves to inspire and support others - not just manage - and is genuinely passionate about building high-quality, scalable products that have real impact. Yoy ou'll help shape the technical direction and engineering culture, working with a cross-functional team with the flexibility to approach challenges your way.

What you'll do:

As Software Development Manager , you will take on a central role in guiding the product development team towards delivering innovative solutions that meet stringent quality standards. Your day-to-day activities will involve providing both strategic vision and practical guidance as you oversee the design, build, and maintenance of complex software products. You will work collaboratively with architects, delivery leads, analysts, testers, developers, and other stakeholders to prioritise features against delivery timelines while ensuring regulatory compliance is maintained at every stage. By championing best practices in engineering governance - spanning code quality reviews to incident response - you will help embed a culture of continuous improvement. Your ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to both technical teams and non-technical executives will be essential as you represent Engineering in leadership forums or customer escalations. Ultimately, your success in this role will be measured by your capacity to inspire high performance within your team while delivering reliable products that positively impact patient care.

• Provide hands-on technical leadership for secure, scalable cloud platforms in the healthcare domain
• Lead cross-functional full-stack development teams through all stages of the SDLC
• Architect robust, high-performing JavaScript applications in collaboration with enterprise and solution architects
• Drive adoption of AI tools and automation to boost engineering efficiency and platform intelligence
• Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies to inform strategic decisions
• Foster a culture of ownership, technical excellence, and continuous improvement
• Oversee code reviews and uphold high standards across backend, frontend, QA, and DevOps
• Strengthen engineering governance with clear standards for testing, documentation, observability, and incident response
• Collaborate with product leadership to align technical execution with roadmap priorities and compliance needs
• Ensure smooth front-end/back-end integration and compliance TGA, and FDA regulations

What you bring:

To succeed as Software Development Manager, you'll bring senior-level experience in software engineering - ideally in regulated sectors like healthcare or fintechc - alongside strong technical and people leadership skills. You'll have hands-on expertise with modern tech stacks (e.g. React, Node.js, AWS, PostgreSQL), CI/CD, microservices, and security best practices. Equally important are your collaboration skills, ability to translate business needs into scalable solutions, and experience fostering inclusive, high-performing teams. Familiarity with Agile and AI/ML integration is a strong advantage.

• A degree in computer science or engineering or equivalent qualifications/experience demonstrating deep technical expertise relevant to software development management roles
• At least eight years proven experience as a full stack developer working across both front-end (HTML5/CSS3/JavaScript/React/Angular/Vue.js) and back-end (Node.js/Python/Java/Ruby/.NET) technologies
• A minimum of five years experience in technical leadership positions with direct people management responsibilities within cross-functional teams
• Demonstrated success scaling teams in regulated industries such as healthcare or fintech where compliance is paramount
• Hands-on proficiency with databases including PostgreSQL/MySQL/MongoDB as well as DevOps/cloud infrastructure (AWS/CI/CD pipelines)
• Comprehensive understanding of software design principles including microservices architecture/APIs coupled with privacy/security best practice (ISO27001/HIPAA)
• Experience applying agile methodologies such as Scrum or Kanban within multidisciplinary environments focused on iterative delivery
• Proven track record integrating AI/ML capabilities into production systems or supporting data analytics platforms for enhanced decision-making
• Exceptional interpersonal skills enabling effective collaboration across engineering/product/design/executive teams along with clear communication of complex strategies
• Demonstrated ability leading inclusive teams committed to quality delivery through continuous improvement initiatives

What sets this company apart:

This organisation is committed to an inclusive, values-driven culture where every voice is heard and contributions are respected. With genuine flexibility, a focus on ethical standards, and support for personal growth, employees are empowered to do meaningful work that makes a real impact. You'll join a collaborative team united by a mission to improve lives through innovative technology - where your ideas are valued, and your achievements recognised.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples are encouraged to apply.

To apply please click apply or call Milena Wawrzyniak-Kalyanpur on +61 8 9266 0980 for a confidential discussion.