Information Technology Application Development Manager

JR United Kingdom; Bolton; Remote; GBP 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global Ophthalmic Medical Device company is seeking an IT Application Development Manager to lead their internal development team and innovate on their digital landscape. This high-impact role focuses on system architecture, ensuring reliability, and mentoring team members. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in tech leadership, particularly within the Medical Device sector, and expertise in modern technologies like Azure and Java.

Qualifications

• Hands-on leadership experience in tech development within the Medical Device sector.
• Expertise in architecting and designing systems.
• Experience managing vendors and leading teams in a global operational environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead a high-performing internal development team across major technical initiatives.
• Architect and evolve a scalable systems & data landscape.
• Ensure 24/7 system reliability and collaborate with business leaders.

Skills

Leadership

System Architecture

Project Management

Azure

Java

API Integration

Job description

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Information Technology Application Development Manager, Bolton, Greater Manchester

Client: Spencer Rigby

Location: Bolton, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views:

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

Job Description:

Role: IT Application Development Manager

Location: Europe (preferably UK/ France/ Netherlands/ Italy) - Remote

Spencer Rigby has partnered with a global Ophthalmic Medical Device company looking for a hands-on IT Application Development Manager who’s ready to lead, drive innovative solutions, and shape the digital backbone of company systems and data landscape.

This is a high-impact leadership role to guide a talented development team, own system architecture, and deliver scalable, business-critical solutions that support global operations.

What you’ll do:

• Lead a high-performing internal development team across major technical initiatives
• Architect and evolve a robust, scalable systems & data landscape
• Ensure 24/7 system reliability
• Champion best practices across SDLC and maintain clear documentation
• Coach and mentor team members and stakeholders in modern tools & methods
• Collaborate with IT and business leaders to develop innovative, value-driven solutions
• Work with vendors to ensure smooth operation of key systems like ERP, QMS & PLM

What You Bring:

• Hands-on leadership experience in tech development within the Medical Device or advanced manufacturing sector
• Expertise in architecting and designing systems
• Proven experience leading support teams in a 24/7 global operational environment
• Strong skills in Azure, Java, and API integration
• Experience managing vendors, especially with ERP, QMS, and PLM systems
• Strong leadership with a focus on coaching and development

If you're a tech leader who enjoys hands-on work and making impactful changes, this is the opportunity for you!