Development Manager

Job Description

We are looking for a hands-on Development Manager to join the software engineering function in our thriving vehicle telematics business.

This role offers a unique blend of technical and people leadership in fast-growing sector, with outstanding career development opportunities.

Specifically you will be responsible for managing a talented team of software developers focussed on our world-leading telematics platform, and for the the planning, co-ordination and implementation of new and existing features.

Technical analysis, development, projects, and support are the key to everything we do to deliver success and innovation at Radius. Our IT teams work using both agile and waterfall project methodologies and are constantly reviewing, adopting and using new technologies as well as assessing new approaches to solving the varied, complex and dynamic problems we face in our business.

You will be expected to develop an excellent understanding of the complex architecture and functionality of our IT landscape to assess change impact, direct development activity and advise on business and technical initiatives.

The role reports directly to our Head of Engineering and is located at our Telematics head office at Arden Square, Crewe. 

What you'll be doing...

• Working with business stakeholders to proactively identify new business opportunities and introduce new technologies.
• Working with the Head of Engineering, Director of Product and development leads to analyse projects and ad-hoc change requests prior to scheduling.
• Managing the scheduling and delivery of development tasks, ensuring product owners, developers and IT management are aware of priorities and issues.
• Assisting with task estimation and track project progress across NodeJS, Typescript and C# based application pipelines, providing regular updates to the Head of Engineering.
• Managing a growing team of developers, providing day-to-day leadership and technical support both in person and remotely, depending on the circumstances
• Proactively ensuring the health of the platform, identifying and addressing technical debt
• Monitoring and managing key performance indicators, ensuring team delivery excellence and addressing any issues effectively
• Line management, including setting up team/individual objectives, regular 1:1s, performance reviews, and developing PDPs for career progression of your direct reports.
• Acting as a point of escalation for application-level issues, with some out of hours support required when necessary.
• Working with architects to define, improve and evolve the architecture of the platform.
• Supporting the Head of Engineering in assessing, defining and rolling out of development practices/processes aligned with industry best practice, ensuring their adherence enabling the delivery of efficient change.
• Managing a South African based support and quality assurance team to maintain and prioritise work between direct and reseller customers.

What we're looking for...

• Experience of building and managing high performing development teams
• A software development background with experience of one or more of our core stack - NodeJS, Typescript, C# - and modern web UI frameworks
• Experience building and managing SaaS platforms at scale on containerised cloud platforms, preferably AWS, leveraging CI/CD and DevOps practices to deliver quality with pace 
• Experience of managing a development pipeline and allocating development tasks.
• The ability to understand complex business processes and to understand how systems have been architected to support these processes in order that system change requests can be assessed.
• The ability to communicate development progress and set clear stakeholder expectations.
• The ability to build a strong rapport with colleagues and influence strategic delivery.
• A pragmatic approach with focus on business delivery.
• Excellent communication skills.
• The ability to work in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
• A professional approach and an understanding of business ethics.

What you can expect from us…

Meaningful work

You’ll be a leading contributor to a critical telematics platform that supports connected vehicle solutions used by thousands of businesses globally.

A standout workspace

Based in our purpose-built Telematics head office at Arden Square, Crewe, you’ll enjoy:

• Modern, collaborative workspaces
• Onsite pizzeria, café, and barista station
• A unique rooftop bar
• And yes… Star Wars themed features throughout the office!

Career development

Your impact on Radius will be rewarded with the opportunity to progress your career in many directions.

The development of our people has always been a priority for us. We have established a culture of continuous learning and knowledge-sharing which means our colleagues are constantly exposed to new experiences and ways of working.

Every individual, from entry-level to the senior team, have their own personal development plans with clear routes for progression and regular reviews.

Rewards and benefits

In addition to a competitive salary, you’ll have access to a reward and benefits package which includes:

• Pension
• Life assurance
• Employee fuel card scheme
• Electric Vehicle scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Wellness and healthcare assistance via ‘Help@Hand’ by Unum
• ‘Cycle to work’ scheme
• Free breakfast daily in the office
• Free gym access at Radius Campus HQ

About Radius…

Radius offers fuel cards, telematics, vehicle leasing, EV charge points, telecoms and more to businesses globally.

Established in 1990, we're trusted by over 470,000 businesses to help them grow and become more productive.

With over 3000 colleagues across 5 continents, our people are critical to our success as we develop new innovative products across a growing range of businesses.

Our values...

Driven - We are ambitious and tenacious. We constantly strive for more, we look to the future, and we are already working on what’s next.

Agile - We are quick to adapt to change. We stay ahead of market trends and create solutions for the future.

Innovative - The status quo is there to be challenged. We are passionate about pushing boundaries and always think bigger.

Inclusive - We know the value of our customers, partners, suppliers and colleagues. We encourage inclusivity and work collaboratively.

#LI-TB1

Additional Information

Diversity, Equality & Inclusion at Radius

Our global DEI networks champion LGBTQ+ inclusion, cultural diversity, women’s empowerment and mental health, neurodiversity and disability support.

We also offer:

• Global Female Health Policy & Female Health Champions
• Pregnancy Loss and Fertility Treatment Policies
• Endometriosis Friendly Employer (UK)
• Women-focused gym & female health events
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Disability Confident Committed Employer (Level 1)
• Race at Work Charter signatory
• Proud sponsor of Crewe Pride (5 years running) and Cheshire Pride Awards Corporate Supporter 2025
• Community network driving charity and volunteering initiatives, with 8 consecutive years of participation in the UK Challenge.
• Give as you earn scheme (payroll giving) and match funding

Next Steps

If you feel we are a good match for each other, you can apply online now!

If you’d like to understand more about the role or life at Radius before applying, then please contact our talent team directly.

Radius is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to welcome people regardless of age, disability, gender identity, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation or socioeconomic background.

We are committed to ensuring an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for all candidates. If you require any adjustments or accommodations at any stage of the process, please let us know, and we will do our best to support you.

We reserve the right to close a vacancy before the closing date in the event of an overwhelming response or a change in business priorities.

Note to recruitment agencies:

We do not accept speculative recruitment agency CVs or profiles. Any unsolicited CV received by Radius will be treated as a gift and not eligible for an agency fee.

PSL agencies should only send CVs via our Applicant Tracking System, when approved to do so by the Radius Talent Team.