Information Technology Application Development Manager

JR United Kingdom; Chester; Remote; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global Ophthalmic Medical Device company is seeking an IT Application Development Manager to lead and innovate in their digital systems and data landscape. This high-impact leadership role involves team management, ensuring system reliability, and delivering scalable solutions to support global operations.

Qualifications

• Experience in Medical Devices or advanced manufacturing.
• Experience supporting applications in a global, 24/7 environment.
• Strong leadership skills focused on coaching and development.

Responsibilities

• Lead a high-performing internal development team on key technical initiatives.
• Design and evolve a robust, scalable systems and data landscape.
• Promote best practices in SDLC.

Skills

Leadership in tech development

System architecture expertise

Azure proficiency

Java expertise

API integration skills

Vendor management skills

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 seeking a hands-on IT Application Development Manager to lead, innovate, and shape the digital systems and data landscape of the organization.

This is a high-impact leadership role involving team management, system architecture, and delivering scalable solutions to support global operations.

What you’ll do:

• Lead a high-performing internal development team on key technical initiatives.
• Design and evolve a robust, scalable systems and data landscape.
• Ensure 24/7 system reliability.
• Promote best practices in SDLC and maintain clear documentation.
• Mentor team members and stakeholders in modern tools and 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, and PLM.

What you bring:

• Leadership experience in tech development within Medical Devices or advanced manufacturing.
• Expertise in architecting and designing systems.
• Experience supporting applications in a global, 24/7 business environment.
• Proficiency in Azure, Java, and API integration.
• Vendor management experience, especially with ERP, QMS, and PLM systems.
• Strong leadership skills focused on coaching and development.

If you are a proactive tech leader eager to make a meaningful impact, this is an excellent opportunity for you!