Information Technology Application Development Manager

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

Job summary

A leading medical device company seeks an IT Application Development Manager to drive digital transformation and lead their development team. This role involves strategic oversight of system architecture, vendor collaboration, and ensuring system reliability. Ideal candidates will possess a strong technical background in Azure and Java and have proven leadership abilities that inspire teams to achieve excellence.

Qualifications

• Hands-on leadership experience in tech development within the Medical Device space.
• Proven track record of leading support teams in a global, 24/7 operational business.
• Extensive experience in vendor management for ERP and PLM systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead a high-performing internal development team across all major technical initiatives.
• Architect and evolve a robust, scalable systems and data landscape.
• Ensure 24/7 system reliability.

Skills

Leadership

System Architecture

Vendor Management

API Integration

Azure

Java

Job description

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Information Technology Application Development Manager, south west london

Client: Spencer Rigby

Location: south west london, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

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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 take charge, drive smart solutions, and shape the digital backbone of company systems and data landscape.

This isn’t just another management role; this is a high-impact opportunity to lead a talented development team, own system architecture, and deliver scalable, business-critical solutions that fuel global operations.

What you’ll do:

• Lead a high-performing internal development team across all major technical initiatives
• Architect and evolve a robust, scalable systems & data landscape
• Ensure 24/7 system reliability
• Champion best practices across SDLC and keep documentation sharp
• Coach and mentor both team members and stakeholders in modern tools & methods
• Partner with IT and business leaders to turn complex needs into clever, value-driven solutions
• Collaborate with top-tier vendors to keep key systems like ERP, QMS & PLM running smoothly

What You Bring:

• Hands-on leadership experience in tech development within the Medical Device or advanced manufacturing space
• Expertise in architecting and designing new and current systems
• Proven track record of leading support teams in maintaining applications for a global, 24/7 operational business
• Comprehensive expertise in Azure, Java, and API integration
• Extensive experience in vendor management, particularly with ERP, QMS, and PLM systems
• Strong leadership abilities with a focus on coaching and developing team members

If you're a tech leader who loves rolling up your sleeves and making real change, this is the perfect opportunity for you!