Development Manager - Leap Dev (Lawconnect)

LEAP Dev is the “Software House” powering the market-leading LEAP Legal Software. Founded 30 years ago, we've been helping small to medium sized law firms be more productive and reduce their non-billable time so they can concentrate on what is important, their clients!
As a Development Manager, you will play a pivotal role in driving the technical vision, strategy, execution, and success of one of our core products, LawConnect. LawConnect is an AI-driven tool to enhance collaboration between lawyers and their clients, and to enable both to save hours of time and effort in reviewing, organising and preparing their matters for court hearings.
You will lead a team of skilled developers and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the successful delivery of high-quality software. This position requires a hands-on approach, strong leadership skills, and a deep understanding of AI and software development methodologies.
You will work closely with other development teams to ensure the interoperability of LawConnect with other LEAP Dev products and external offerings. You will lead a team of passionate engineers who rely on your guidance.
Why join LEAP Dev?

• We build and develop market-leading, “Legal Tech” products, with offices in Australia, New Zealand, United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Republic of Ireland, Poland and India.

• We are committed to innovation and global expansion of our products and are constantly utilising new technologies to enhance our clients' experience.

• We are committed to providing a hybrid work environment so our employees can enjoy a mixture of WFH as well as time collaborating in our Sydney office.

• We encourage our employees to have a voice and to collaborate with each other to work on technical solutions. We have company visions and goals, and we want you to help us achieve these!

• As a LEAP Dev employee, you will receive a competitive salary, paid learning and development opportunities, access to an employee share scheme, free platinum gym membership, above industry standard parental leave, social events and MUCH MORE!

What will you be working on as the LawConnect Development Manager:
1. Technical Leadership:

• Provide technical leadership and guidance to the development team.
• Define and drive the technical vision, strategy, and roadmap for LawConnect.

2. Team Management:

• Recruit, mentor, and manage a high-performing development team.
• Foster a collaborative and innovative team culture.

3. Project Planning and Execution:

• Collaborate with other stakeholders and company leaders to define project scope, goals, and deliverables.
• Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, and resource allocation.

4. Development Process:

• Implement and improve development processes to ensure efficient and effective software delivery.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the development team.

5. Quality Assurance:

• Ensure the delivery of high-quality software through effective testing and quality assurance processes.
• Implement and maintain best practices for code reviews and testing.

6. Technology Stack:

• Stay abreast of industry trends and advancements in technology, particularly AI.
• Evaluate and recommend technology solutions that align with the product roadmap.

7. Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Work closely with product management, design, and other teams to ensure alignment on product goals and priorities.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and prioritize product requirements.

What experience do you need to be a Development Manager at LEAP Dev?

• 15 years of experience in software development
• A strong knowledge and proven experience in web development
• fundamental practices like HTML/CSS, and build systems (WebPack, Vite, etc.)
• Strong experience with commercial modern C++ (14/17/20) development experience
• Strong experience with prominent web frameworks like React, Angular and Vue
• A strong experience in native desktop development (macOS, Windows, Linux)
• Commercial experience in back-end integration mechanisms like REST, GraphQL, WebSocket, and 'Server-Sent Events'
• Previous technical leadership experience with live demonstrable products
• Master's degree in computer science or equivalent
• Deep understanding of web rendering engines internals (WebKit, Gecko, Blink)
• Proven knowledge in web development best practices, debugging and optimisation
• A strong foundation in software design and development principles
• Solid experience in software engineering methodologies like Agile and Lean
• A strong knowledge and experience in document automation techniques to enterprise workflows, like PDF integration systems

We are in this together. At LEAP Dev, we promote equal opportunity. Creating a culture of diversity and inclusion not only promotes innovation but we believe is the right way to do business. Our LEAPsters bring different cultures, genders and perspectives to their days and we wouldn't have it any other way.
We welcome and encourage you to apply, no matter who you are or how you identify.
If you have the relevant experience (or close to it!) and like the sound of the role and LEAP Dev, we would love to see your application and continue your journey to joining us!