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With over 25 years of industry experience, C-SAM delivers configurable, bespoke software solutions that support the full asset lifecycle, from procurement and deployment through to maintenance, compliance, and financial reporting.\nC-SAM’s products are trusted by long-standing customers and are designed to adapt to client workflows rather than forcing process change. As the business continues to evolve, C-SAM is investing in the modernisation of its technology platform, including cloud delivery, web-based solutions, improved security, and scalable SaaS offerings, to support future growth and international expansion.\nRole Title: Development & Technical Manager\nLocation: Fully Remote (UK) with occasional travel to Aberdeen\nReporting To: Managing Director\nRole Purpose\nThe Development & Technical Manager is responsible for providing technical leadership across the company’s software products and leading the transition of existing Windows-based applications to modern web and cloud-based platforms. 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