Technical Manager - SaaS

Bolt Technical; Bedford; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading SaaS provider in Bedford is seeking a Technical Manager to lead their development team and influence the technical roadmap. With a salary of £70,000 - £80,000, this position offers hybrid working and various perks including a bonus scheme and 25 days holiday. The ideal candidate will have strong software development experience and proven leadership in a tech environment. This role presents an exciting opportunity to shape the future of a fast-growing platform.

Benefits

Annual discretionary bonus

EV Salary Sacrifice Scheme

Cycle-to-work scheme

Smart Health online GP service

8% employer pension contribution

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Experience managing software development teams.
• Expertise in various programming languages and technologies.
• Strong communication skills for technical concepts.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a growing team of developers.
• Oversee architectural decisions and technical specifications.
• Manage project timelines and ensure quality releases.

Skills

Software development expertise

Team management

Oracle PL / SQL

Oracle APEX

Python

Agile methodologies

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

DevOps practices

Job description

Job Title : Technical Manager - SaaS

Location : Bedford – Hybrid after probation (3 days in the office, 2 days at home)

Salary : £70,000 - £80,000

Hours : Monday to Friday 9am-5pm

Bolt Technical are exclusively recruiting for an innovative and fast‑growing SaaS provider specialising in cloud‑based platforms. Established over a decade ago and scaling significantly in recent years, the organisation thrives on great customer experience whilst offering a fun internal culture.

This is a rare opportunity to join at a pivotal moment, leading a growing development function, influencing the technical roadmap, and playing a key role in the evolution of a widely adopted industry platform. With a culture that is dynamic and collaborative this position offers the chance to make meaningful impact in a business that values innovation and autonomy.

Key Responsibilities

Team Leadership & People Development

• Lead, manage and mentor a team of developers and QA engineers (4 direct reports, with scope to grow).
• Conduct regular 1‑to‑1s and drive Personal Development Plans (PDPs).
• Handle HR‑related matters with support from external HR consultants.
• Shape team structure, recruitment strategy and long‑term capability planning.
• Foster a high‑performing, inclusive technical culture.

Technical Leadership

• Lead architectural decisions and ensure technical alignment with senior leadership.
• Oversee code reviews, engineering standards and technical specification writing.
• Contribute to development tasks where required.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and evaluate their relevance to platform evolution.
• Ensure system maintainability, scalability and adherence to security best practice.

Project & Sprint Management

• Own sprint planning, workload allocation and technical delivery timelines.
• Maintain momentum across the team while balancing business priorities.
• Collaborate closely with Product to deliver roadmap milestones.
• Ensure that all releases meet high quality standards (9 planned for 2026).

Operations & Infrastructure

• Oversee deployment processes and ensure smooth, reliable releases.
• Monitor system performance and implement improvements.
• Maintain strong, consistent security practices in all development work.
• Oversee technical support ticket management and ensure team coverage.

Continuous Improvement & Growth Strategy

• Challenge existing processes and promote continuous improvement.
• Contribute to post‑launch customer support excellence.
• Support the enhancement of QA practices and standards.
• Engage in quarterly business‑wide meetings to drive collaboration.

What They’re Looking For

Essential Skills & Experience

• Previous experience in software development with progression into senior positions.
• Proven experience managing software development teams.
• Strong expertise in Oracle PL / SQL, Oracle APEX, Python, and core web technologies.
• Expert data modelling capabilities.
• Strong understanding of software architecture and design patterns.
• Skilled in Agile methodologies and sprint management.
• Experience with DevOps practices, deployment automation and secure coding.
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to non‑technical stakeholders.
• Strong emotional intelligence and stakeholder management skills.

Desirable

• Experience in a scaling tech business or similar management role.
• Budget management and cost optimisation awareness.
• Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or related field.
• Professional leadership or management qualifications.

What They Offer

• Salary up to £70,000 - £80,000 depending on experience.
• Annual discretionary bonus.
• EV Salary Sacrifice Scheme.
• Cycle‑to‑work scheme.
• Smart Health online GP service.
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays + full Christmas shutdown.
• 8% employer pension contribution (matched when employee contributes 8%).
• 3 days office‑based hybrid working after probation.
• A fun, progressive culture featuring arcade machines, darts, chess lunches, autonomy, modern tech and real career development opportunities.
• A chance to genuinely influence the future direction of a fast‑growing tech platform.

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