Information Technology Application Development Manager

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

Job summary

A leading Ophthalmic Medical Device company is seeking an IT Application Development Manager to lead a talented development team and enhance the digital infrastructure. This remote role involves managing system architecture, ensuring continuous system reliability, and collaborating with IT and business leaders to deliver innovative solutions.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in tech development within Medical Devices or advanced manufacturing.
• Expertise in system architecture and design.
• Experience supporting global, 24/7 operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead a high-performing internal development team on key technical initiatives.
• Design and develop a scalable systems and data landscape.
• Promote best practices in SDLC and maintain thorough documentation.

Skills

Leadership

System Architecture

API Integration

Proficiency in Azure

Vendor Management

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 who is ready to lead, innovate, and shape the digital infrastructure of the company.

This is a high-impact leadership role involving managing a talented development team, owning 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 develop a scalable systems and data landscape
• Ensure continuous system reliability
• Promote best practices in SDLC and maintain thorough documentation
• Mentor team members and stakeholders in modern tools and methodologies
• Collaborate with IT and business leaders to develop innovative, value-driven solutions
• Work with vendors to ensure smooth operation of systems like ERP, QMS, and PLM

What you bring:

• Leadership experience in tech development within Medical Devices or advanced manufacturing
• Expertise in system architecture and design
• Experience supporting global, 24/7 operations
• Proficiency in Azure, Java, and API integration
• Vendor management experience with ERP, QMS, and PLM systems
• Strong leadership and coaching skills

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