Development Manager
IST Group AB / Datajobb / Malmö
2026-05-26
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hela Sverige IST is looking for an experienced Development Manager who thrives at the intersection of technology, people, and delivery and who is ready to lead and evolve our development organization to the next level.
At IST, we're not just building software-we're shaping the future of education. Our digital tools connect schools, teachers, students, and families in smarter, more meaningful ways. With over five million users across Europe, our mission is clear: to make learning easier, more engaging, and more impactful for everyone.
Joining IST means working in an international, collaborative environment where your leadership and ideas make a real difference. You'll guide and inspire development teams, influence technical direction, and contribute to products used by thousands of schools-while growing alongside experienced colleagues who are passionate about improving education.
Role overview
We are looking for a Development Manager who is passionate about people, software development and building high-performing engineering teams. In this role, you will lead and support a few development teams while working closely with Product Owners, Architects and other stakeholders to create high-quality software solutions.
As a Development Manager, your primary focus will be leadership, team development, delivery and creating an environment where engineers can thrive and do their best work. We also believe you are curious about emerging technologies and interested in how AI can support software development, collaboration and innovation.
Key responsibilities
Lead, coach and support some development teams
Foster a collaborative, inclusive and high-performing engineering culture
Support team members in their professional growth and development
Ensure effective ways of working, agile processes and continuous improvement
Collaborate with Product Owners and other stakeholders to align priorities and deliveries
Drive recruitment, onboarding and team development activities
Help teams remove obstacles and improve delivery capabilities
Follow up on team goals, performance, engagement and work environment
Encourage experimentation and learning around new technologies, including AI-driven tools and workflows
Role qualifications
We believe you have the following experience, capabilities and personal skills to succeed in this role:
A bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering or related field
Previous experience in a leadership role within software development
A background in software engineering or technical product development
Strong communication and collaboration skills
Experience working with agile development methodologies
The ability to balance people management with business and delivery needs
A coaching and supportive leadership style
An interest in AI and how new technologies can improve the way teams work and deliver software
Fluent English communication skills, both written and spoken
What we offer
This is a full-time, permanent position, located at our Växjö office. At IST, we apply an office-first policy, meaning we primarily work from the office as we believe physical presence fosters collaboration, innovation, and a strong team spirit. At the same time, we understand the importance of flexibility-if you live farther away, working from the office three days a week with the remaining time remote may be possible.
Så ansöker du Sista dag att ansöka är 2026-06-25
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Arbetsgivare IST Group AB (org.nr 556254-0806),
https://career.ist.com/ Jobbnummer 9929147