System Development Manager
Location: Birmingham (Hybrid, 2 days per week in office)
Salary: £50,000 – £70,000 (depending on experience)
A growing FS company is seeking a System Development Manager to lead and develop their in-house technology function. This is a great opportunity to join a business that’s modernising its core systems, bringing previously outsourced technology in-house to improve efficiency, quality, and control.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and manage two development teams (SQL and PHP), ensuring efficient workflow and clear priorities.
* Unify both teams under one cohesive structure to strengthen collaboration and delivery consistency.
* Provide leadership and guidance to developers - supporting their technical and professional growth.
* Oversee development processes, appraisals, and goal setting.
* Contribute hands-on to development work where appropriate (particularly valuable if you have PHP experience).
* Shape the long-term technical strategy, including tooling, frameworks, and best practices.
* Manage and refine the testing and deployment strategy, supported by a dedicated system tester.
* Provide architectural oversight for new and existing projects, ensuring solutions are secure, scalable, and maintainable.
About You
* Proven experience leading or managing software development teams.
* Strong understanding of PHP, SQL Server, and related technologies.
* Confident in guiding teams on priorities, resolving blockers, and improving development processes.
* Technically capable: able to contribute to architecture discussions and design reviews.
* Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to collaborate across departments.
* Passionate about developing people and driving technical maturity within a growing organisation.