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Development Manager - Java

Spectrum IT Recruitment
Posted 3 days ago, valid for 9 days
Location

Crawley, West Sussex RH10 7GY, England

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The position is for a Development Manager with a focus on leading a software team in a hybrid remote setting, requiring one day per week in Crawley.
  • The role offers a competitive salary, benefits, and a bonus, although the exact salary is not specified in the job description.
  • Candidates should have proven experience in leading hybrid and remote software development teams and a background in Java development.
  • Strong people management skills and excellent communication abilities are essential, along with knowledge of Agile methodologies and modern software delivery practices.
  • The ideal candidate should have a solid understanding of microservices, AWS services, and current front and back-end technologies, with several years of relevant experience required.

Development Manager - Java

Hybrid Remote (1 day per week in Crawley)Competitive Salary + Benefits + Bonus

A fast-growing, global leader in real-time data analytics is expanding its software engineering function. We are looking for an experienced Development Manager to lead a talented and highly skilled software team, focusing on team performance, process efficiency, and high-quality software delivery.

As Development Manager, you will oversee a team of up to 30 people, including Technical Leads, Developers, Product Owners, and QA. This is a leadership role with a strong emphasis on people management, process improvement, delivery, and stakeholder engagement. While the role is not hands-on technically, you'll need a solid background in Java software development to understand technical challenges and support the team effectively.

This role offers hybrid working with 1 day per week in the Crawley office.

About You:

  • Proven experience leading hybrid and remote software development teams.
  • A background in software engineering, particularly Java development (Java, multi-threaded server-side applications).
  • Strong people management experience, including 1-2-1s, performance appraisals, and career development planning.
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to work closely with stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
  • Solid understanding of microservice architecture and modern software delivery practices.
  • Experience working in Agile, Scrum, or Waterfall environments.
  • Knowledge of AWS services, including EC2, VPC, S3, and CloudWatch.
  • Up-to-date knowledge of front and back-end technologies, including React, JavaScript frameworks, and PostgreSQL.

What's On Offer:

  • Hybrid working model - 1 day per week in Crawley, West Sussex.
  • Opportunity to lead a global development team and make a real impact on the delivery of innovative products.
  • Work with cutting-edge technologies and industry-leading partners, including Microsoft and Cisco.

If you're an experienced Development Manager with a passion for leading software teams and delivering high-quality solutions, we'd love to hear from you.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.