Job Description
Job Opportunity: Development Manager
Contract Type: Permanent
Location: Barnsley – Rare visits to South Yorkshire office
Salary: £65,000
We’re working with a tech-led business that’s looking for a pragmatic and experienced Development Manager to lead their software engineering function across both .NET and PHP environments. This is a strategic, hands-on role with a 50/50 split between leadership and development—ideal for someone who thrives in delivery-focused environments and enjoys mentoring high-performing teams.
You’ll be responsible for shaping the technical direction, driving consistent delivery, and fostering a culture of accountability and collaboration. The business values iterative progress, clean architecture, and empowering teams through structured leadership and modern engineering practices.
Ideal Experience
1. Proven experience leading software development teams in commercial or enterprise settings
2. Strong technical background in C#, .NET Core, MVC, Angular, SQL Server
3. Working knowledge of PHP (Laravel preferred)
4. Deep understanding of SOLID principles, design patterns, and RESTful API design
5. Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines and agile delivery (TeamCity, Octopus Depl...