Web Development Manager

Web Development Manager | Hybrid, Poole | Competitive Salary

A globally recognised technology distributor powering innovation across industries is seeking a Web Development Manager to lead the evolution of its enterprise-level ecommerce platforms.

Operating at scale and serving over a million customers worldwide, this organisation’s Internet Business/Ecommerce division sits at the centre of its digital growth strategy. The web platform is mission-critical, driving global revenue and customer experience across multiple markets. This is a senior leadership role combining technical direction, people management, and large-scale delivery within a modern cloud-first environment.  As Web Development Manager, you’ll lead a team of software developers responsible for building and enhancing high-performance web applications. Working closely with Application Architecture and senior stakeholders, you’ll shape the technical roadmap, ensure delivery excellence, and foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement. This role balances strategic oversight with hands-on technical leadership.

What’s on offer

• Flexible working (37.5hr working week)
• 25 days + BH increasing with years’ service
• Enhanced pension 
• Enhanced sick pay
• Death in Service
• Family friendly policies
• Cycle to work scheme
• Health cash plan
• Free parking 
• Employee recognition program

Key responsibilities

• Lead the development and deployment of new and existing web applications
• Manage, mentor, and grow a high-performing software development team
• Collaborate with Architecture teams on solution design and technical strategy
• Ensure projects align with business goals, timelines, and quality standards
• Evaluate existing systems and drive modernisation and optimisation initiatives
• Research and recommend emerging technologies, tools, and services
• Establish team processes, policies, and engineering best practices
• Communicate progress, risks, and delivery updates to senior leadership
• Oversee hiring, onboarding, training, and performance management
• Stay current with industry trends and evolving technologies

Experience required

• Proven experience leading and developing software engineering teams
• Strong expertise in Microsoft Azure and cloud-based environments
• Extensive background in Information Technology (10+ years preferred)
• Experience within ecommerce or high-transaction digital platforms
• Knowledge of modern frameworks such as React
• Experience with API-first, microservices, or software modernisation initiatives
• Strong organisational and multi-project management capabilities
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• High professional standards with integrity and discretion

If you’re a strategic technology leader who thrives in complex, high-scale digital environments and wants real ownership and influence, this is an opportunity to make meaningful global impact. Please call Ellie at Rubicon for more information.