Information Technology Application Development Manager

JR United Kingdom; Watford; Remote; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global Ophthalmic Medical Device company seeks an IT Application Development Manager to lead their digital infrastructure initiatives. This role offers the opportunity to drive impactful changes while collaborating with various stakeholders to deliver innovative solutions. The successful candidate will possess strong leadership skills and experience in tech development, relying on effective team management and proficiency in Azure and Java.

Qualifications

• Hands-on leadership experience in tech development within Medical Devices.
• Proven support team leadership in a 24/7 global business.
• Experience with vendor management, especially ERP, QMS, PLM systems.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Leadership

System Architecture

Azure

Java

API Integration

Job description

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Information Technology Application Development Manager, Watford, Hertfordshire

Client: Spencer Rigby

Location: Watford, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 3

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 seeking a hands-on IT Application Development Manager to lead, innovate, and shape the company's digital infrastructure.

This is a high-impact role to lead a talented development team, own system architecture, and deliver scalable solutions supporting 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 documentation
• Coach and mentor team members and stakeholders in modern tools & methods
• Partner with IT and business leaders to develop innovative, value-driven solutions
• Collaborate with vendors to maintain key systems like ERP, QMS, & PLM

What You Bring:

• Hands-on leadership experience in tech development within Medical Devices or advanced manufacturing
• Expertise in system architecture and design
• Proven support team leadership in a 24/7 global business
• Proficiency in Azure, Java, and API integration
• Experience with vendor management, especially ERP, QMS, and PLM systems
• Strong leadership and coaching skills

If you’re a tech leader passionate about making impactful changes, this is your opportunity!