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# Development Manager

- **Company:** Clyde & Co
- **Location:** Glasgow, UK
- **Salary:** £52,683.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** .NET Framework, Artificial Intelligence, C Sharp (Programming Language), Software Engineering, Visualfiles
- **Published:** August 3, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/5825836897

## About the Role

* Experience leading software development teams
 * Experience managing multiple competing priorities and workstreams
 * Proven ability to balance project delivery with operational support activities
 * Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
 * Experience working within Agile delivery environments
 * Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills

Desirable

 * Strong experience working with Visualfiles/Everyfile
 * Exposure to or understanding of .NET / C# development
 * Experience within a legal, professional services or regulated environment
 * Experience working with case or matter management systems
 * Experience driving process improvements, automation or team efficiency initiatives

## Description

We're looking for an experienced Development Manager to lead our Custom Solutions development function, managing a multi-disciplinary team responsible for delivering business-critical applications and services across Clyde & Co.

This is an opportunity to lead a team of talented developers supporting both Visualfiles/Everyfile and .NET solutions, whilst helping drive an exciting programme of automation, process improvement and AI-enabled initiatives across the firm.

The role combines people leadership, delivery management and technical oversight, making it ideal for someone who enjoys developing high-performing teams, managing multiple workstreams and working closely with stakeholders to deliver impactful technology solutions.

Lead and Develop the Team

 * Manage a team of approximately 7 developers and technical specialists across Visualfiles/Everyfile and .NET
 * Provide day-to-day leadership, coaching and support
 * Conduct regular 1:1s, performance reviews and development conversations
 * Foster a collaborative, accountable and high-performing team culture
 * Support career development and succession planning within the team

Drive Delivery

 * Oversee the delivery of development projects, system enhancements and production support activities
 * Prioritise workload across multiple concurrent workstreams
 * Balance business-as-usual support with strategic project delivery
 * Manage risks, issues and delivery dependencies
 * Ensure solutions are delivered to agreed quality, performance and security standards

Provide Technical Leadership

 * Act as the technical lead for Visualfiles/Everyfile solutions within the team
 * Provide guidance on solution design and development best practice
 * Support complex problem solving and technical decision making
 * Drive continuous improvement across tooling, processes and solution architecture

Support Change and Innovation

 * Lead release and deployment activities across the team
 * Ensure appropriate testing, governance and change controls are in place
 * Support the firm's growing focus on automation, workflow optimisation and AI-enabled solutions
 * Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and enhance internal technology platforms

Build Strong Relationships

 * Partner with stakeholders across IT and the wider business to understand requirements and priorities
 * Communicate delivery progress, timelines and risks effectively
 * Manage relationships with third-party vendors and development partners


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