Technical Manager

Reports to: CEO Location: Bedford (Hybrid)
Salary: £70,000 to £80,000 per annum

QV Systems is a market-leading fintech providing SaaS-based lending, leasing and financing products for asset and automotive finance businesses. Through our Accelerate platform, we serve a growing base of broker and funder clients across the UK, helping them streamline their operations and grow their businesses.

We believe in change for good, because being future-ready means making lives better. This runs through every aspect of our business and culture, as we strive to give finance businesses the tools and technology they need to thrive.

As a close-knit team, we’re at an exciting stage of growth where everyone’s contribution matters . This isn’t a role where you’ll be siloed into narrow responsibilities – you’ll have the opportunity to get involved across the business, shape how we work, and make a real impact on both our customers and our company.

To lead and develop QV Systems’ development team whilst driving technical excellence and strategic growth across our platform. This role combines people management with hands-on technical leadership, ensuring high-quality software delivery through effective team development, architectural oversight, and operational excellence. Working collaboratively with senior leadership, you will shape our technical roadmap whilst building a high-performing development culture that supports both individual growth and business objectives.

• Manage and develop the development team, conducting regular 1-to-1 meetings with team members
• Execute Personal Development Plans (PDPs) to support career growth and skill development
• Handle HR-related matters within the development team, working with HR as required
• Provide mentorship, coaching, and technical training to team members
• Build and implement the development team strategy, including recruitment and team structure planning

• Lead architectural decisions across the platform, ensuring alignment and buy-in from the CEO
• Review code for quality, standards, and best practices implementation
• Oversee technical specification writing and provide expert technical input on projects
• Stay current with emerging technologies and evaluate their potential application to our platform
• Ensure technical excellence and maintainability across all development work
• Support with development activity if required

• Manage development work within each sprint cycle, ensuring accurate estimates and realistic planning
• Maintain development momentum whilst prioritising work according to business objectives
• Collaborate closely with the Head of Product on technical roadmap planning and execution
• Ensure project deliverables meet quality standards and are delivered on schedule

• Oversee deployment processes, ensuring smooth and reliable releases
• Monitor system performance and implement improvements as needed
• Manage cloud infrastructure costs whilst maintaining optimal performance and reliability
• Ensure robust security practices are implemented and maintained across all systems
• Oversee technical support ticket management, ensuring development resources provide continuous support desk coverage

• Constantly challenging the Status Quo to do things better
• Encouraging and documenting process improvements
• Championing our products to provide excellent after-care to all customers
• Contribute to building and improving the QA standards at QV
• Enhance knowledge of QA processes through independent and supported learning at QV

• Understanding and following the guidelines in the Information Security Policy and Company Handbook

• Natural ability to inspire and develop talent, creating an environment where developers thrive and grow
• Passion for mentoring and unlocking potential in others, comfortable with hands-on coaching in a fast-paced environment
• Experience nurturing careers through meaningful feedback and development conversations
• Comfortable navigating people challenges with empathy and professionalism in a dynamic startup setting
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