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
* Proven experience leading software development teams in commercial or enterprise settings
* Strong technical background in C#, .NET Core, MVC, Angular, SQL Server
* Working knowledge of PHP (Laravel preferred)
* Deep understanding of SOLID principles, design patterns, and RESTful API design
* Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines and agile delivery (TeamCity, Octopus Deploy, GitLab CI/CD)
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
* Ability to foster ownership and accountability across teams
* Strong technical judgment with a balance of quality, speed, and scope
Bonus Skills
* Familiarity with secure coding and data protection practices
* Experience in manufacturing, ERP, or enterprise-scale systems
* Knowledge of microservices and cloud technologies (Azure preferred)
* Exposure to automated testing frameworks (e.g. Selenium, Playwright)
* Experience with Unix/AIX shell scripting, Linux administration, and web servers (Apache, Nginx)
* Background in technical change or system modernisation programmes
Day-to-Day Responsibilities
* Lead and mentor multiple development teams across .NET and PHP
* Deliver high-quality software through structured planning and pragmatic execution
* Balance short-term delivery with long-term system stability and scalability
* Contribute to technical design, code reviews, and issue resolution
* Champion clean code, modular architecture, and disciplined CI/CD practices
* Manage resourcing across permanent and contract teams
* Support recruitment, onboarding, and professional development
* Collaborate with analysts, architects, and stakeholders to align delivery with business goals
If you’re excited by the idea of leading through clarity, structure, and modern engineering, we’d
love to hear from you. Interviews are already underway, so if you're interested, please apply with an up-to-date CV.