Development Manager

JOB INTRODUCTION

We are searching for a highly skilled and experienced Development Manager proficient in Next.js, TypeScript to join our Global Technology Services at William Grant & Sons. As a Development Manager, you will play a pivotal role in driving the development and implementation of our web applications, ensuring high-quality code, and guiding the technical direction of the project, while also managing a small team of Developers.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITY

• Leading the technical architecture and development of web applications with the Technical Architects and Solution Engineers using Next.js, TypeScript, Headless/MACH architecture.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams including product owner, marketing, and other developers to define requirements and deliver features.
• Providing technical guidance and mentorship to team members, ensuring adherence to best practices and coding standards.
• Performing code reviews to maintain code quality, identify areas for improvement, and ensure compliance with architectural guidelines.
• Troubleshooting and resolving technical issues as they arise, ensuring timely resolution and minimal impact on project timelines.
• Staying updated on industry trends and emerging technologies, recommending adoption of new tools and techniques to improve efficiency and effectiveness.

JOB OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE

• Proven experience as a Development Manager or Senior Developer in web application development projects.
• Strong proficiency in Next.js, TypeScript, with a deep understanding of their respective ecosystems and best practices.
• Experience with modern web development technologies such as React, GraphQL, and Headless/MACH architecture.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with team members and stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with agile development methodologies (e.g., Scrum, Kanban) is preferred.

JOB WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

• We offer a competitive salary and benefits which are designed to promote our employees financial wellbeing. Employees are also eligible to participate in a bonus plan.
• Our employees enjoy a generous holiday entitlement and an opportunity to 'buy' or 'sell' some holiday entitlement.
• Private Healthcare and Doctor@Hand (remote GP service).
• Our employees can join a defined contribution pension plan. Employees contribute either 4% or 5% of salary, the company contributes 8% or 10% depending on the employee contribution. Employee contributions can be made through salary sacrifice.
• Our Employee Assistance Programme offers practical, impartial support on everyday matters ranging from medical, financial and legal to home and family issues.
• Our Life Assurance cover is a multiple of eight times your annual basic salary.
• Product allocation so that you can enjoy our fantastic portfolio of brands.
• Our Cycle to Work scheme allows you to hire a bike for an agreed length of time, and then snap it up for a fraction of its original value. All while making savings (at least 25%) and spreading the cost.
• Every employee has the opportunity to claim up to £1,000 per year for a charity or charities for which they have raised money, volunteered their time or personally donated.
• Learning resources to help you be your best self.