Development Manager

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Development Manager

Application Deadline: 27 February 2026

Department: Technology

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: UK- London

Description

Discover OneOcean:

OneOcean is a unified brand born from the integration of OneOcean and Ocean Technologies Group.

Owned by Lloyd's Register, an organisation with more than 260 years of trust, integrity and leadership at sea, OneOcean combines the agility and ambition of a fast-moving innovator with the strength and stability of one of the world's most trusted maritime institutions.

At the heart of OneOcean is a portfolio unlike any other in maritime. A comprehensive, integrated portfolio built on years of expertise, trusted by thousands of maritime professionals around the world.

Our Mission: Our mission is clear. In the race to zero emissions, our research, advisory and technical expertise and industry-firsts are supporting a safe, sustainable maritime energy transition. Today we are a leading provider of classification and compliance services to the marine and offshore industries, helping our clients design, construct and operate their assets to accepted levels of safety and environmental compliance.

Why Join OneOcean Crew?

• Legacy & Innovation: We were created more than 260 years ago as the world's first marine classification society to improve and set standards for the safety of ships.
• Global Impact: Our digital solutions are relied upon by more than 30,000 vessels, following the acquisition of OneOcean in 2022 and Ocean Technologies Group in 2024.
• Product Offering: Covering five proven product areas - learning, fleet operations, compliance, voyage planning and performance management - supporting its customers from ship to shore, from training and people operations, to voyage compliance and optimisation.

Navigating the position: Development Manager
As Development Manager you will be responsible for overseeing and coordinating multiple development teams, ensuring both technical excellence and effective execution of processes. You will work closely with Team Leaders to ensure high engineering standards, drive cross-team collaboration, and foster a strong culture of craftsmanship and agile practices. This role bridges the gap between hands-on team leadership and strategic engineering management.

Your Voyage Ahead:

• Lead and support multiple development teams, ensuring alignment on goals, quality, and delivery timelines.
• Mentor and guide Team Leaders, helping them grow as both people leaders and technical experts.
• Drive engineering excellence by promoting best practices in coding, architecture, and delivery.
• Ensure effective adoption and execution of defined agile processes across teams.
• Coordinate cross-team projects and dependencies, proactively removing roadblocks.
• Work closely with the Head of Development on scaling the engineering organization and improving processes.
• Collaborate with Product Owners and Product Managers to align engineering execution with business goals.
• Cooperate closely with other Engineering Leads.
• Oversee work delivered by external contractors, ensuring quality and alignment with internal standards.
• Monitor team health, performance, and capacity planning.
• Support hiring, onboarding, and professional growth within the engineering group.

Recommended to bring on board:

• 10+ years in commercial software development.
• Prior experience as a Team Lead, Tech Lead, or similar role involving coordination across multiple teams.
• Strong technical background and hands-on coding experience.
• Deep understanding of software engineering principles, modern development practices and architecture patterns.
• Solid knowledge of agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) and software delivery lifecycles.
• Excellent leadership skills with the ability to inspire and empower others.
• Proven track record in mentoring and technical coaching.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to bridge gaps between technical and business teams.