System Development Manager

Location: Birmingham (Hybrid, 2 days per week in office)

Salary: £50,000 - £70,000 (depending on experience)

A growing FS company is seeking a System Development Manager to lead and develop their in-house technology function. This is a great opportunity to join a business that's modernising its core systems, bringing previously outsourced technology in-house to improve efficiency, quality, and control.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage two development teams (SQL and PHP), ensuring efficient workflow and clear priorities.
• Unify both teams under one cohesive structure to strengthen collaboration and delivery consistency.
• Provide leadership and guidance to developers - supporting their technical and professional growth.
• Oversee development processes, appraisals, and goal setting.
• Contribute hands-on to development work where appropriate (particularly valuable if you have PHP experience).
• Shape the long-term technical strategy, including tooling, frameworks, and best practices.
• Manage and refine the testing and deployment strategy, supported by a dedicated system tester.
• Provide architectural oversight for new and existing projects, ensuring solutions are secure, scalable, and maintainable.

About You

• Proven experience leading or managing software development teams.
• Strong understanding of PHP, SQL Server, and related technologies.
• Confident in guiding teams on priorities, resolving blockers, and improving development processes.
• Technically capable: able to contribute to architecture discussions and design reviews.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to collaborate across departments.
• Passionate about developing people and driving technical maturity within a growing organisation.