Software Development Manager (Mobile)
lightspeedhq ⢠Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
Posted: January 21, 2026
Job Description
Hi there! Thanks for stopping by đ
Are you actively looking for a new opportunity? Or just checking the market? Well⌠you might just be in the right place!
Weâre looking for a Software Development Manager to join our Mobile Engineering team in Auckland. In this role, you will own the engagement and performance of engineers by developing resilience and nurturing high-performance; leading by example and empowering others to do their best work. The ideal candidate for this role has a strong background in technical delivery and has the ability to provide technical advice/weigh in on technical decisions that impact other teams or the company at large.
What youâll be doing:
- Hire, onboard, train and coach a team of high-performing individuals and support their career development through regular feedback and coaching, quarterly reviews and structured development plans, 1:1s, peer programming, whiteboarding or training sessions
- Help your team deliver code in a high-trust environment using continuous delivery, ensuring the team has a great delivery cadence and a strong connection with stakeholders (using demos, retros, blameless incident reviews, and the like)
- Evaluate the performance of the technical architecture of our mobile application and adopt industry trends
- Collaborate closely and continuously with the team to manage the development initiatives, answer questions, and sign off on work results
- Report to the Director, Software Development and have frequent interaction with Product Managers, Product Designers, Product Marketing Managers, and Support Specialists
And a little bit of....
- Leading by example and some hands-on coding in Java, Golang or Kotlin
- Contributing as part of the wider team to achieve organisational objectives, even if this means doing things that arenât strictly within the scope of your role
What you need to bring:
We're looking for a candidate who has experience with the following:
- Experience leading a team of mobile developers through successful software projects
- Experience providing technical leadership to deliver solutions to complex problems
- Understanding of Agile software development
- Experience in creating processes for bug fixing and improving application performance
- Significant experience in previous success and failure (âscarsâ), which helps to make better decisions
- Someone who is adaptable and knows how to build, change, and adapt to the needs of a company as it grows
- Effective at nurturing relationships and managing multiple stakeholders
- Experience within a similar industry is helpful but not crucial
- Solid understanding of the full mobile development life cycle is helpful but not crucial
- Experience in mobile application development is helpful, but not crucial
We know that people are more than whatâs on their CV. If youâre unsure that you have the right profile for the role... hit the âApplyâ button and give it a try!
Be a changemaker
Youâll enjoy:
- A flexible work environment that empowers you to do your best work
- A culture that celebrates performance
- The chance to make an impact in a team thatâs big enough for career growth, but lean enough to make your voice heard
- Career-defining opportunities
Plus benefits designed to keep you happy, healthy and fulfilled.
- Lightspeed share scheme (we are all owners)
- Unlimited paid time off policy
- Work remotely from anywhere in the world for up to 60 days per year
- Flexible working policy
- Health and wellness benefit of $500 per year
- Mental health online platform and counselling & coaching services
- Paid leave and assistance for new parents
- Free LinkedIn Learning license
- Paid Volunteer day
- Premium cover if you sign up for health insurance with Southern Cross
- Complimentary breakfast and lunch options, along with fresh fruits, snacks, and beverages stocked in the office
- Subsidised public transportation to cover up to 75% of your commuting costs
- Exciting events hosted regularly by our Auckland Culture Club
- Secure, full-time parking facilities
- Brand new office space located in Newmarket (Auckland)
- Dog friendly environment
Do you need additional support during an interview?
At Lightspeed, we acknowledge that we face the unique challenge of engaging with and hiring diverse talent from marginalised communities with different personal or cultural norms. For many candidates from these underrepresented groups, a job interview can be an extra stressful or challenging experience. Taking this nuanced perspective into consideration, Lightspeed is pleased to offer Supported Interviews! This means youâre welcome to bring whÄnau or a support person along with you during any Lightspeed interview (excluding initial recruiter phone call). This ensures you have the best opportunity to display your full range of strengths.
Additional Content
Hi there! Thanks for stopping by đ
Are you actively looking for a new opportunity? Or just checking the market? Well⌠you might just be in the right place!
Weâre looking for a Software Development Manager to join our Mobile Engineering team in Auckland. In this role, you will own the engagement and performance of engineers by developing resilience and nurturing high-performance; leading by example and empowering others to do their best work. The ideal candidate for this role has a strong background in technical delivery and has the ability to provide technical advice/weigh in on technical decisions that impact other teams or the company at large.
What youâll be doing:
- Hire, onboard, train and coach a team of high-performing individuals and support their career development through regular feedback and coaching, quarterly reviews and structured development plans, 1:1s, peer programming, whiteboarding or training sessions
- Help your team deliver code in a high-trust environment using continuous delivery, ensuring the team has a great delivery cadence and a strong connection with stakeholders (using demos, retros, blameless incident reviews, and the like)
- Evaluate the performance of the technical architecture of our mobile application and adopt industry trends
- Collaborate closely and continuously with the team to manage the development initiatives, answer questions, and sign off on work results
- Report to the Director, Software Development and have frequent interaction with Product Managers, Product Designers, Product Marketing Managers, and Support Specialists
And a little bit of....
- Leading by example and some hands-on coding in Java, Golang or Kotlin
- Contributing as part of the wider team to achieve organisational objectives, even if this means doing things that arenât strictly within the scope of your role
What you need to bring:
We're looking for a candidate who has experience with the following:
- Experience leading a team of mobile developers through successful software projects
- Experience providing technical leadership to deliver solutions to complex problems
- Understanding of Agile software development
- Experience in creating processes for bug fixing and improving application performance
- Significant experience in previous success and failure (âscarsâ), which helps to make better decisions
- Someone who is adaptable and knows how to build, change, and adapt to the needs of a company as it grows
- Effective at nurturing relationships and managing multiple stakeholders
- Experience within a similar industry is helpful but not crucial
- Solid understanding of the full mobile development life cycle is helpful but not crucial
- Experience in mobile application development is helpful, but not crucial
We know that people are more than whatâs on their CV. If youâre unsure that you have the right profile for the role... hit the âApplyâ button and give it a try!
Be a changemaker
Youâll enjoy:
- A flexible work environment that empowers you to do your best work
- A culture that celebrates performance
- The chance to make an impact in a team thatâs big enough for career growth, but lean enough to make your voice heard
- Career-defining opportunities
Plus benefits designed to keep you happy, healthy and fulfilled.
- Lightspeed share scheme (we are all owners)
- Unlimited paid time off policy
- Work remotely from anywhere in the world for up to 60 days per year
- Flexible working policy
- Health and wellness benefit of $500 per year
- Mental health online platform and counselling & coaching services
- Paid leave and assistance for new parents
- Free LinkedIn Learning license
- Paid Volunteer day
- Premium cover if you sign up for health insurance with Southern Cross
- Complimentary breakfast and lunch options, along with fresh fruits, snacks, and beverages stocked in the office
- Subsidised public transportation to cover up to 75% of your commuting costs
- Exciting events hosted regularly by our Auckland Culture Club
- Secure, full-time parking facilities
- Brand new office space located in Newmarket (Auckland)
- Dog friendly environment
Do you need additional support during an interview?
At Lightspeed, we acknowledge that we face the unique challenge of engaging with and hiring diverse talent from marginalised communities with different personal or cultural norms. For many candidates from these underrepresented groups, a job interview can be an extra stressful or challenging experience. Taking this nuanced perspective into consideration, Lightspeed is pleased to offer Supported Interviews! This means youâre welcome to bring whÄnau or a support person along with you during any Lightspeed interview (excluding initial recruiter phone call). This ensures you have the best opportunity to display your full range of strengths.