Job Description
SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT MANAGER (SQL & PHP)
Birmingham (Hybrid)
Up to £70,000 + benefits
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants real ownership, influence, and the chance to leave a lasting footprint on a business-critical rebuild.
THE COMPANY:
I'm partnering with an independent investment management firm going through an exciting period of technical transformation. They're moving away from expensive, legacy third-party systems and are instead building out a modern, in-house platform that will give them far more control, speed, and scalability as the business grows.
THE ROLE
As the System Development Manager, you'll be the driving force behind unifying two teams. Your mission is to bring consistency, structure, and collaboration into their development environment while supporting a major in-house system build.
You will:
* Oversee day-to-day workflow, priorities, and blockers across SQL and PHP teams
* Introduce more mature processes around delivery, testing, and documentation
* Lead appraisals, coaching, and performance management
* Shape technical strategy
* Ensure solutions are secure, scalable, and maintainable
YOUR SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
We're looking for someone with:
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