Sanderson
Development Manager - Digital & API
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Role: Development Manager – Digital & API
Salary: Up to £100,000 per year + Bonus
Location: Surrey
Working Pattern: Hybrid – 2 days per week onsite (5 days per week during the first month)
We're working with a well-established organisation embarking on a company-wide digital transformation programme, investing heavily in modern technology, API development and engineering capability.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Development Manager to lead Digital & API engineering teams through a significant period of change. You'll play a key role in driving modern engineering practices, supporting Agile delivery and helping shape the future technology landscape while working closely with stakeholders across both IT and the wider business.
The organisation places a strong emphasis on company culture, collaboration and communication, so they're looking for someone who can combine technical leadership with excellent people management skills.
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What you'll be doing
- Lead and develop Digital & API engineering teams across multiple projects.
- Drive delivery of modern digital products and API-based solutions.
- Support the organisation's wider digital and technology transformation programme.
- Work closely with Architects, Product Managers, Business Analysts and senior stakeholders.
- Coach, mentor and develop software engineers to build high-performing teams.
- Promote Agile delivery practices and continuous improvement across engineering.
- Ensure solutions are scalable, secure and aligned with business objectives.
- Manage delivery, resource planning and engineering priorities across multiple workstreams.
- Build strong relationships with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Help shape engineering standards, development practices and team culture.
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What we're looking for
- Previous experience as a Development Manager, Software Development Manager or Engineering Manager.
- Strong background delivering Digital and API-based solutions.
- Experience leading software development teams within Agile environments.
- Demonstrable experience supporting technology modernisation or digital transformation programmes.
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Experience mentoring and developing engineering teams.
- Ability to work collaboratively across technical and business functions.
- A proactive leader who can drive change and continuous improvement.
- Strong cultural fit with a collaborative and people-focused leadership style.
If this role sounds of interest to you please contact: Kieron.cawley@sandersonplc.com
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