Technical Manager

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Salary range: £70,000 to £80,000 P/A plus benefits

To lead and develop QV Systems' development team whilst driving technical excellence and strategic growth across our platform. This role combines people management with hands‑on technical leadership, ensuring high‑quality software delivery schema through effective team development, architectural oversight, and operational excellence. Working collaboratively with senior leadership, you will shape our technical roadmap whilst building a high‑performing development culture that supports both individual growth and business objectives.

• Manage and develop the development team, conducting regular 1‑to‑1 meetings with team members
• Execute Personal Development Plans (PDPs) to support career growth and skill development
• Handle HR‑related matters within the development team, working with HR as required
• Provide mentorship, coaching, and technical training to team members
• Build and implement the development team strategy, including.travelad recruitment and team structure planning

• Lead architectural decisions across the platform, ensuring alignment and buy‑in from the CEO
• Review code for quality, standards, and best practices implementation
• Oversee technical specification writing and provide expert technical input on projects
• Stay current with emerging technologies and evaluate their potential application to our platform Bonn:li>
• Ensure technical excellence and maintainability across all development work
• Support with development activity if required

• Manage development work within each sprint cycle, ensuring accurate estimates and realistic planning
• Maintain development momentum whilst prioritising work according to business objectives
• Collaborate closely with the Head of Product on technical roadmap planning and execution
• Ensure project deliverables meet quality standards and are delivered on schedule

• Oversee deployment processes, ensuring smooth and reliable releases
• Monitor system performance and implement improvements as needed
• Manage cloud infrastructure costs whilst maintaining optimal performance and reliability
• Ensure robust security practices are implemented and maintained across all systems
• Oversee technical support ticket management, ensuring development resources provide continuous support desk coverage

• Constantly challenging the Status Quo to do things better
• Encouraging and documenting process improvements
• Championing our products to provide excellent after‑care to all customers
• Contribute to building and improving the QA standards at QV
• Enhance knowledge of QA processes through independent and supported learning at QV

• Understanding and following the guidelines in the Information Security Policy and Company Handbook

• Natural ability to inspire and develop talent, creating an environment where developers thrive and grow
• Passion for mentoring and unlocking potential in others, comfortable with hands‑on coaching in a fast‑paced environment
• Experience nurturing careers through meaningful feedback and development conversations
• Comfortable navigating people challenges with empathy and professionalism in a dynamic startup setting
• Clear, persuasive communicator who can rally teams around a shared vision
• Skilled at translating complex technical ideas into compelling narratives for founders and stakeholders
• Thrives in collaborative, cross‑functional environments where agility and adaptability are key
• Natural relationship builder who bridges the gap between technical and product teams seamlessly

• Minimum 5-7 years of software development experience with demonstrated progression to senior roles
• Experienced in RBDMS theory and practice, including ERD, referential integrity, normalization and SQL. Expert in Oracle RDBMS minimum version 19c including modern SQL constructs, performance frameworks, PL/SQL and ORDS. Some understanding of Oracle APEX.
• Proven experience in managing and developing software development teams
• Strong background in system…