Development Manager Full-Time | Sydney or Melbourne (Hybrid)
We’re looking for a Development Manager to join our Client and take ownership of software development across key platforms including PHP (Laravel), Salesforce APEX, and .NET.
Reporting directly to the Head of Group Technology, this role blends technical leadership with hands-on development. You’ll lead a team of three internal developers, manage third-party vendors, and ensure the delivery of scalable, high-quality technology solutions aligned with business goals.
If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy mentoring others, and are equally comfortable in strategy sessions as you are writing code, this is the role for you.

What You’ll Do

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of internal developers.
• Manage outsourced development partners, ensuring quality, timeliness, and value.
• Facilitate and participate in Agile ceremonies (planning, stand-ups, retrospectives, backlog grooming).
• Write, review, and maintain high-quality code in PHP (Laravel) and Salesforce APEX.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions.
• Oversee delivery of projects and enhancements across PHP, Salesforce, and .NET platforms.
• Drive best practices in deployment, code versioning, and environment management.
• Maintain technical documentation and foster knowledge sharing across teams.
• Identify opportunities to optimise processes, architecture, and automation.
• Support the Head of Group Technology with strategic planning and capacity management.

What You Bring

• 7+ years of software development experience, with at least 3 years in a technical leadership or management role.
• Strong proficiency in Salesforce APEX; PHP (Laravel) and .NET experience highly regarded.
• Proven ability to lead distributed teams and manage third-party vendors.
• Solid understanding of Agile methodologies and experience running Agile ceremonies.
• Strong problem-solving, architectural design, and project delivery skills.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, version control (GitHub), and code review practices.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex technical concepts.
• High attention to detail and commitment to code quality.

Nice to Have

• Experience integrating third-party systems and APIs.
• Familiarity with tools like Jira or Azure DevOps.
• Salesforce, Agile, or development certifications.
• Ability to foster a collaborative, high-performing culture across remote teams.