Software Engineering Manager

Job Description

This is a rare opportunity to join at the start of something big.

The excitement of a startup with the security of a big, established company.

We are helping a large UK‑owned software group to build and scale a world‑class, AI‑first engineering organisation in Manchester. They have very ambitious plans and the budget to make it happen.

As Engineering Manager, you will manage high‑performing squads, drive technical excellence, and shape modern development practices.

You’ll combine leadership with hands‑on technical oversight, ensuring secure, scalable solutions while championing AI‑driven workflows and continuous improvement across multiple greenfield projects.

• Proven experience managing multiple engineering teams
• Experience in fintech, payments, or other regulated environments.
• Strong background as a software engineer with architectural expertise
• Knowledge of secure SDLC, QA automation, Dev Ops pipelines, and cloud‑native development (AWS / Azure / GCP)
• Ability to lead delivery across several work streams
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• An advocate of AI‑assisted development

Benefits include an industry‑leading benefits package, with hybrid working in their central…