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Syntech Recruitment are proud to be supporting a globally recognised engineering and technology manufacturer in the search for a Technical Development Manager to join their expanding Design & Development function. This is a genuinely exciting opportunity for someone with a strong software background who has naturally progressed into technical leadership, project delivery, backlog management, or product-focused development environments. You’ll be joining a highly innovative business developing next-generation products across software, firmware, electronics and digital systems. The role will see you working closely with software engineers, project managers, chief engineers and external suppliers to help drive technical delivery across multiple live development projects. Importantly, this is not a traditional people-management role focused on HR responsibilities or corporate management processes. Instead, this role centres around technical coordination, software delivery, requirements management, project triage and supporting a highly capable engineering team.
Job Responsibility:
Coordinate and oversee software and digital development activities across multiple projects
Work closely with software engineers to manage ticketing, backlog and development priorities
Help define and refine technical requirements and specifications
Support project triage, feasibility assessments and technical decision-making
Collaborate with project managers, chief engineers and sales teams
Manage relationships with external software/electronics development suppliers where required
Review technical deliverables and support software architecture discussions
Assist with code reviews and occasional hands-on technical support when needed
Support the development of future software and product roadmaps
Help drive best practice across software delivery and project coordination
Requirements:
Strong background in software development or software engineering
Previous experience leading projects, software delivery activities, backlogs or technical teams
Experience working with ticketing/project management systems such as GitHub, Jira or similar
Understanding of embedded systems, firmware, electronics or hardware/software integration
Experience working within product development or engineering-led environments
Ability to manage multiple priorities across several live projects
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Problem-solving mindset with good technical judgement
Experience with C/C++ environments would be highly beneficial
Exposure to PC-based applications, embedded systems, FPGAs or PCB/electronics environments would be advantageous
Nice to have:
Experience with C/C++ environments
Exposure to PC-based applications, embedded systems, FPGAs or PCB/electronics environments
What we offer:
Additional production-related bonus
Flexible working hours
Private healthcare options
Excellent pension scheme
Free on-site gym
Free weekly yoga and boxercise sessions
Excellent funded training and development opportunities
Modern, high-tech engineering environment
Free parking with EV charging
Long-term progression opportunities within an expanding technology business