The Curve, the Sheffield-based software consultancy founded by brothers Paul and James Ridgway, is creating 10 new technical roles following a series of strategic contract wins with UK and international clients.
Based at Oxo House, a Modernist landmark in the city’s Riverside district, the company helps organisations build and enhance business-critical systems. The Curve, which celebrated its sixth birthday this month, is recruiting tech lead consultants, developers and QA specialists as it grows from 25 to 35 team members by 2025-26.
Recent successes include a major partnership with a global IT hardware provider that has already expanded to include potential projects across Europe and the US. The company has also strengthened its leadership team with the appointment of Mai Mai Steele as chief commercial officer, who brings two decades of leadership experience in scaling UK technology businesses.
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Paul Ridgway said: “This recruitment drive reflects the growing demand for our consultative approach. We’re more than developers – we’re strategic partners helping organisations unlock new opportunities through technology.”
The expansion is being funded through organic growth, without external investment. The company has evolved from five people in 2019 to its current team of 25, supported by an innovative pod-based workspace design at Oxo House that optimises collaboration.
Farrah Welch-Turner, HR and business services manager, added: “We take a highly strategic approach to recruitment, ensuring we find exceptional talent that aligns with our culture. These roles represent long-term opportunities for technical experts who want to work on transformative projects.”
The Curve’s growth reflects the continuing strength of Sheffield’s technology sector. Successful projects span IoT solutions for rail safety and construction, digital platforms for NHS trusts and education, and advanced data management systems for manufacturing.
The Curve provides a range of technical solutions for businesses including app development, digital transformation, and strategic planning. Its advisory board, led by chairman Paul Howell, founder and CEO of social care technology company Arquella, includes Glyn Heath, technology entrepreneur and scale-up advisor; Melise Jones, veteran US-UK technologist and one of the company’s first employees; John Ryan, an experienced COO at fast-growing tech scale-ups, and Bethan Vincent, founder and managing partner of strategic marketing firm Open Velocity.
