Development Manager Permanent

Our client is looking to recruit a Development Manager to join their friendly team based in Brighton. The successful candidate will be responsible for punctually delivering the internal development requirements of the business, whilst also working with stakeholder to create a strong technology strategy. The ideal candidate will have a working knowledge of developmental methodologies, consider themselves to be highly organised, and should possess a constant drive for change.

Responsibilities

Manage the development team and ensure each team member delivers work in line with departmental plans so that the overall business objectives are met
Participate in testing team output and feeding back to team on successes and required improvements
Compile and deploy releases of new and updates to existing web application products (LAMP) including publishing release notes and ensuring stakeholders understand changes
Alongside senior management team, define an IT roadmap to further the overall company strategy, including opportunities to enhance performance processes using technology
Work closely with operational management to understand business problems and identify software solutions in conjunction with IT Director
Prioritise and monitor projects to align with business requirements and ensure an environment of continuous improvement is promoted
Work with the IT Manager in ensuring an effective working relationship between IT Development and IT Support
Ensure all internal development is robustly documented
Regularly review team members individual performance against agreed objectives, ensuring any training needs are captured and skill gaps addressed
Ensure an appropriate level of cross training within the development team so that all live and proposed systems are robustly supported and not reliant on a single individual
Motivate team members to ensure internal development projects are delivered efficiently and effectively
Encourage and support professional development of team members
Represent the Development team across the business
Create effective, cross functional working relationships with all areas of the business
Demonstrate 'Role Model' values, behaviours, and attitudes

Requirements

Working knowledge of modern developmental methodologies e.g. Agile
Experience deploying and maintaining production web applications (LAMP)
Able to engage with developers on a technical level through testing and code reviews
Strong communicator of developmental concepts to a non-technical audience
Highly organised and effective at managing expectations of stakeholders
Possess a drive for change, and consistently looks at 'what could be'

Job Title: Development Manager

Location: Brighton

Salary: £50,000 – £60,000 per annum

Full Time

For more information, please contact Joe Walker at Clearline Recruitment