Development & Technical Manager

Define and own the technical strategy for modernising legacy Windows applications into web-based and SaaS solutions.

Assess existing systems and determine appropriate modernisation approaches, including refactoring, re-platforming, or re-architecture.

Ensure modernisation work is delivered incrementally to minimise business and customer risk.

Provide architectural oversight and technical direction across all development work.

Establish and maintain coding standards, architectural patterns, and best practices.

Review and approve technical designs, implementations, and major architectural decisions.

Line-manage a small development team, currently consisting of 2 developers, with planned growth to 4 across UK and international locations.

Support recruitment, onboarding, mentoring, and performance management of development staff.

Encourage knowledge sharing, documentation, and continuous improvement within the team.

Own and manage cloud infrastructure and environments, primarily within Azure.

Ensure effective use of CI/CD pipelines, deployment processes, and environment management.

Take responsibility for the company’s security posture, including maintenance of the security scorecard.

Ensure best practices for authentication, access control, data protection, and system resilience.

Promote the responsible use of AI-assisted development tools to improve productivity and code quality.

Identify opportunities where AI can support code analysis, refactoring, testing, documentation, and internal tooling.

Ensure AI usage complies with security, data protection, and intellectual property requirements.

Work closely with senior leadership and stakeholders to translate business objectives into technical plans.

Support project planning, prioritisation, and delivery oversight.

Manage and review work delivered by external vendors or partners where applicable.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Pragmatic approach to technical decision-making, balancing speed, cost, and long-term maintainability.

Clear and confident communicator, able to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Organised and methodical, with strong documentation skills.

Comfortable working in a remote-first environment with occasional in-person collaboration.

Fully remote role within the UK.

Occasional travel to Aberdeen for planning sessions, team meetings, or key business discussions.

Jonas Software is a leading provider of enterprise management software solutions, serving a wide range of vertical markets including hospitality, healthcare, construction, education, personal care, fitness, leisure, moving and legal services, to name a few. Within these markets, Jonas is comprised of over 65 distinct brands, each a respected leader in its domain.

Jonas’ vision is to be the branded global leader across these verticals and to be recognized by customers and industry stakeholders as the trusted provider of “Software for Life.” We are committed to technology, product innovation, quality, and exceptional customer service.

Jonas Software supports over 60,000 customers in more than 30 countries. We employ over 6,000 skilled professionals, including industry experts and technology specialists. Across our broader network, we support a global workforce of more than 30,000 employees.

Headquartered in Canada, Jonas Software has a global footprint with offices around the world. We’re a 100% owned subsidiary of Constellation Software Inc., based in Toronto, publicly listed on the TSX (CSU.TO), and a member of the S&P/TSX 60 Index.