Development Manager

Sun Chemical; Bradford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A global sustainable packaging leader is looking for a Development Manager in Bradford to spearhead innovative software solutions that support sustainability. The successful candidate will lead cross-functional teams, manage multiple software projects, and promote Agile and DevOps practices. Ideal applicants will have a solid technical background, exceptional leadership skills, and a passion for continuous improvement. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to meaningful changes within the packaging sector.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in a software development environment.
• Experience with Agile methodologies and team mentoring.
• Sound knowledge of cloud infrastructures and emerging technologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor high-performing development teams.
• Oversee multiple software projects from planning to deployment.
• Champion Agile and DevOps practices, including CI/CD.

Skills

Leadership of cross-functional Agile teams

Strong technical background in Microsoft stack

CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code experience

Communication and stakeholder management skills

Passion for innovation and continuous improvement

Tools

.NET Core

Azure

SQL Server

Azure DevOps

GitHub

Job description

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Aura - the global reference point for sustainable packaging

As part of the Sun Chemical group, Aura's mission is to revolutionize the packaging market and pioneer global solutions that protect both business and the planet. We combine expert consultancy, world-leading technology, and strategic insights to help organizations manage sustainability every day. Our Insights team empowers you to spot future opportunities early, embrace proactive planning, and leave risk behind.

We're now seeking a Development Manager to lead the delivery of innovative, secure, and scalable software solutions that support our mission: managing sustainability every day to educate and influence change

About the Role

As Development Manager, you'll lead cross functional teams of developers, QA engineers, and architects both in-house and outsourced across multiple time zones. You'll play a key role in shaping the product roadmap, balancing feature development with bug fixes and technical debt, and making architectural decisions that align with our strategic goals.

As the division's technical leader, you'll champion continuous improvement through Agile and DevOps practices, ensuring our platform evolves effectively and takes full advantage of emerging cloud technologies.

What You'll Deliver

• Lead and mentor high-performing development teams including working with outsourcing partners to augment the team.
• Oversee multiple concurrent software projects from planning to deployment.
• Champion Agile and DevOps practices, including CI/CD and test automation.
• Guide architectural decisions and enforce coding standards.
• Manage team performance, recruitment, and professional development.
• Report on project status, risks, and resource utilization to senior stakeholders.

Your Experience

• Proven leadership of cross-functional Agile teams across dev, QA, DevOps, and experience of implementing new technologies and ways of working in existing products and teams
• Strong technical background in Microsoft stack (.NET Core, Azure, SQL Server).
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code (Azure DevOps, GitHub).
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills at a range of levels including technical and non-technical staff.
• A passion for innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Bonus Skills:

• Experience with React, NodeJS, Knockout, PHP.
• Knowledge of microservices, containers (Docker/Kubernetes), and serverless architecture.
• Familiarity with accessibility standards (WCAG) and performance monitoring tools.

Core Competencies

Adaptability, Ownership, Problem Solving, Innovation, Collaboration, Communication, Learning, and Commerciality.

At Aura, you'll be part of a team shaping the future of packaging sustainability on a global scale. You'll collaborate with some of the world's most forward-thinking retailers and brands, work with cutting-edge technology, and help shape the future of packaging sustainability. Every day, your work will contribute to meaningful, measurable change for people and the planet.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

It is Aura & Sun's policy that applicants for employment are recruited, selected, and hired on the basis of individual merit and ability with respect to the position being filled. Sun prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identify, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law.