Development Manager

Visma provides software solutions that cover HRM, Payroll and Real Estate with a diverse customer portfolio. Visma Labs is a team of more than 260 talented professionals in Latvia. We develop, test and support business systems, as part of an international organization.

Team: Kontek Lön

For over 90 years, Kontek has been an innovator in payroll & HR for the Swedish market with customers ranging from 50-2500 employees. Each technological shift has made us stronger, and with our vision of People-first technology as a foundation, we are continuously driven forward. We are now looking for a Development Manager who wants to take our development team and processes to the next level.

Tech we use: Java 17, Angular 17, PostgreSQL, Glassfish 7, currently hosted in a private cloud with the plan to migrate to Azure.

As a Development Manager with us, you have a key role in leading and developing our development team. The team consists of full-stack developers and testers, nine of whom are based in Riga, Latvia, and one developer in Stockholm.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a cross-functional development team
• Conduct regular team meetings, performance evaluations, and support the professional growth of team members through coaching, mentoring, and regular feedback and ensure that they have the right tools to succeed
• Continuously improve and optimize development workflows and processes to ensure efficiency, agility, and alignment with industry best practices
• Ensure effective planning, prioritization, and timely delivery of high-quality software solutions
• Collaborate closely with all stakeholders to align team goals with the product roadmap and act as a bridge between the development team and them
• Responsible for ensuring that relevant channels are used for information about incidents and expected downtimes
• Foster a culture of learning, innovation, and accountability
• Identify risks in development and implement mitigation strategies proactively
• Participate in recruitment, onboarding, training, reviews and other personnel-related activities
• Oversee team resources, planning, and contribute to budget and financial tracking
  
  

Job Requirements

5 + years of experience working in a software development team (e.g. DM, SO, TL, Architect, Sr Developer, Sr Testing Engineer, etc.), including:

• Strong leadership experience in software development teams (e.g. DM, SO, TL, Agile Lead, SM, etc.), preferably in cloud-based services
• A good understanding of product development lifecycle and agile methods, and a willingness to constantly challenge and improve processes
• Ability to create structure, clarity, and drive in the development processes
• Strong communication skills and an ability to build trust and engagement at all levels
• Higher education in IT, Management or similar
• Fluent in English (B2 + level) - job duties include cooperation with people from other countries.
  
  

Who You Are

• A natural leader who inspires, motivates, and empowers the team
• Solid understanding of the software development process
• Strong focus on supporting others’ development
• Clear and structured thinking with a proactive approach to driving improvements and making decisions
• Great communication skills that foster collaboration across teams and stakeholders
• A mindset that encourages continuous learning, experimentation, and innovation
• Solution-oriented thinking with confidence in navigating change and ambiguity
• Genuine curiosity for technology and a habit of using AI tools as part of everyday work
  
  

Regardless of the long list of expectations mentioned above you do not need to be an expert in all areas. Equally important as all tech skills is how you fit into the group as a personality.

We Are Offering

• A company with strong values and a vision to create a better world. Leaders who balance a steady business focus and genuine concern for people
• Modern, spacious A-class office
• Motivating salary from 4300 to 5500 EUR gross
• Remote work option
• Year-end bonus
• Friendly, multicultural, and cooperation-oriented team
• Talented and engaged colleagues in an international environment
• Health insurance
• Covered mobile phone bills
• Professional growth and internal development hubs
• Shortened working hours on Fridays
• Sports Community
• Social events (monthly brunches, team building, parties, etc.)
• Company holiday apartments in Spain and France, fruits, and snacks in the office
  
  

At Visma Labs we have a friendly and supportive company culture and we’ll do our best to make you feel welcome.