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We are a small but leading software development company specialising in providing outsourced solutions for product comparison websites. We have unparalleled product knowledge, expertise and exclusive software which empowers us to create cutting-edge comparison propositions, that set the market standard.

As part of the Fintel group of companies (Defaqto, SimplyBiz and Fintel IQ) who bring data, technology, and consumers together we have access to a wealth of tools, experience, and support.

ABOUT OUR OPPORTUNITY

The role of Development Manager will be to provide leadership and management of the LAMP development team and bring strong technical knowledge and experience to drive improvements and efficiencies.

This presents an excellent opportunity to create an environment in which the development team can thrive, continue develop their skills and expertise and ensure the business continues to grow and deliver a world class product.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Technical Leadership

• Stay up to date with the latest trends and technologies in the LAMP Stack ecosystem.
• Provide technical expertise and guidance to the team.
• Ensure adherence to best practices and coding standards.

Process Improvement

• Working with the wider business, define and implement a delivery process with agreed timescales, priorities and SLAs were appropriate.
• Implement a clear and effective work intake process to differentiate between project work and day-to-day support items.
• Create a technical backlog of work to improve business efficiency and accelerate software delivery.
• Establish and maintain efficient SDLC processes, including automated deployments and testing.

Team Management

• Oversee the day-to-day activities of the LAMP Stack development team, ensuring efficient and effective execution of projects.
• Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and coaching to team members.
• Foster a collaborative and positive work environment.

ABOUT YOU

Right to Work

You must already have the right to work in the UK as we do not have a sponsorship licence and are therefore unable to sponsor under the Skilled Worker programme.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field.

Experience

• Proven track record of delivering successful software projects on time and within budget.
• Experience with automated deployment and testing tools (e.g. Jenkins, Ansible, Selenium).
• Around 5 years+ as team leader or manager for software development teams, preferably in a LAMP Stack environment.

Knowledge

• Expertise in LAMP Stack technologies
• Knowledge of containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Strong understanding of modern SDLC methodologies (e.g., Agile, Scrum, DevOps).

Skills

• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Strong stakeholder management skills.
• Strong commercial skills.

LOCATION & WORKING PATTERN

Our shared office space is based in Cwmbran, South Wales. The company operates a hybrid working pattern so you will need to be comfortable working from our shared office space twice each week when the team are in.

There is plenty of free parking onsite .