Information Technology Application Development Manager

JR United Kingdom; Leeds; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global Ophthalmic Medical Device company is seeking an IT Application Development Manager to drive solutions and lead a development team. This pivotal role encompasses system architecture, operational excellence, and collaboration with business leaders to deliver impactful technology solutions. Ideal candidates will have strong leadership skills, technical expertise in Azure and Java, and experience in the medical device industry.

Qualifications

• Hands-on leadership experience in tech development within Medical Device or advanced manufacturing.
• Expertise in architecting and designing systems.
• Proven record of leading support teams for global operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead an internal development team across major technical initiatives.
• Ensure 24/7 system reliability and best practices in SDLC.
• Collaborate with vendors to maintain key systems like ERP, QMS, and PLM.

Skills

Leadership

Architecture

Azure

Java

API integration

Vendor management

Job description

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Information Technology Application Development Manager, Leeds, West Yorkshire

Client: Spencer Rigby

Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

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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 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!