IT Development Manager - Hybrid Working - Proactive Appointments : Job Details

IT Development Manager - Hybrid Working

We are looking for an experienced IT Development Manager to join one of our clients who are the leading players in their commercial space.

About the Role

As a Development Manager, you will take a hands-on approach to lead the scaling and enhancement of the client's in-house AI-powered platform. This role combines 75% technical development with 25% leadership and management, offering a unique blend of coding, mentorship, and strategic collaboration.

You’ll collaborate with an experienced offshore team (comprising front-end, back-end, iOS, and Android developers) and work closely with the Infrastructure Manager and the client's Managed Service Provider (MSP) to support hosting and infrastructure requirements. Additionally, you’ll play a key role in growing the team, helping to recruit both onshore and offshore developers.

This is an exciting opportunity to shape a critical business project, driving innovation and delivering value through technology.

Key Responsibilities

Development Leadership

• Lead, mentor, and support an experienced offshore team of developers, working to UK hours.
• Foster adoption of secure coding practices, including SDLC and OWASP guidelines.
• Perform code reviews to ensure adherence to quality standards and best practices.
• Collaborate with the Infrastructure Manager and MSP to provide DevOps support and advise on infrastructure requirements.

Hands-On Development

• Write and maintain scalable, secure, and efficient code using PHP (Laravel and CodeIgniter).
• Contribute to front-end development and support modern JavaScript frameworks, including Node.js.
• Help implement DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines and automation.
• Leverage OpenAI APIs to build and enhance AI features, with flexibility to recommend tools and frameworks.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 27001 and GDPR standards where applicable.

Project and Team Management

• Use JIRA to manage tasks and align with the team’s Agile workflow.
• Plan resources effectively to meet project timelines and product roadmap goals.
• Ensure timely delivery of key milestones, including:
  • Completion of an “If This Then That” (ITTT) Action Centre.
  • Development of AI profiles and personas as new features.
• Assist in the recruitment and onboarding of new team members, both onshore and offshore.

Due to the volume of applications received for positions, it will not be possible to respond to all applications and only applicants who are considered suitable for interview will be contacted. 

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