Job Description
Development Manager - Digital Platform & API
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Location: Epsom, Surrey (Hybrid - 2 days office / 3 days work from home)
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Position Overview
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Are you an agile digital delivery specialist looking to shape the future of platform services across a progressive business?
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We are seeking a Development Manager - Digital Platform & API to drive the modernization of our core technology layer. In this high-impact position, you will act as the Product Owner for both our digital applications and integration capabilities, ensuring systems are scalable, secure, and built to support ongoing digital transformation.
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This is a modern, forward-thinking IT role designed for someone who excels at managing third-party development relationships. Because software build is outsourced, your primary focus will be guiding vendor delivery and solution architects-balancing high-value transformation projects with continuous operational BAU demands.
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Key Responsibilities
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Product Ownership & Strategy: Lead the roadmap, product backlog, and feature prioritization for our API integration layer and a suite of around 20 application platforms, including flagship digital finance tools.
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Outsourced Delivery & Vendor Management: Direct external software providers and internal Solution Architects to convert business requirements into robust, high-performing platform capabilities.
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Agile Leadership: Champion agile ways of working, facilitating core ceremonies to navigate the daily challenge of balancing ongoing BAU improvements against long-term strategic projects.
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Business-Wide Alignment: Engage with stakeholders across the organization-from marketing and operations to executive management-to ensure platforms meet wider commercial goals.
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Governance & Standards: Collaborate with information security, compliance, and architectural advisory boards to ensure applications adhere to ISO27001, GDPR, and enterprise risk standards.
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Future Leadership & Growth: Oversee team performance with potential future scope to expand line management or matrix leadership structures as the platform footprint grows.
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What We Are Looking For
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Agile Delivery Expertise: Proven track record applying Agile frameworks to manage digital product backlogs and platform lifecycles.
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Vendor & Partner Collaboration: Experience managing external software vendors and technical architects rather than leading hands-on internal software development.
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Versatile Industry Background: Open to candidates from various backgrounds-whether you are working in-house, managing products within a software vendor, or looking to step up from an emerging FinTech.
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Integration Understanding: Good foundational knowledge of modern integration concepts, API design (REST/SOAP), and enterprise application landscapes.
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Stakeholder & Operational Focus: Strong communication skills with a proven ability to manage competing demands between active project rollouts and live operational systems.
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Desirable: Certifications in Agile or Product Ownership (e.g., PSPO, CSPO, SAFe) are an advantage.
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Development Manager - Digital Platform & API in Epsom employer: Morgan McKinley
Morgan McKinley offers an exceptional work environment for a Terraform & AWS DevOps Engineer, providing the opportunity to collaborate with a leading UK insurance and financial services company. Employees benefit from a culture of innovation and support, with ample opportunities for professional growth and development in a dynamic, multi-vendor setting. The company's commitment to employee well-being and career advancement makes it an attractive choice for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
