Software Engineering Manager

Software Engineering Manager – £100K

On behalf of our rapidly growing client based in Manchester, we are recruiting for an exceptional Software Engineering Manager. This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Software Engineer, Principal Engineer, or Lead Software Engineer looking to step into an Engineering Manager position, leading a high-performing team of 8–10 engineers.

As Software Engineering Manager, you will be responsible for leading, mentoring, and developing engineers within the wider technology team, while helping shape engineering standards, delivery, and technical direction.

The Software Engineering Manager will be responsible for:

Leading and managing a team of approximately 8–10 software engineers, supporting both their technical and professional development

Ensuring the team understands company and departmental goals, and that engineering and architectural best practices are followed

Mentoring and coaching engineers, helping individuals achieve their full potential

Working closely with Product and Project teams to ensure development priorities are understood, estimated accurately, and delivered on time to a high standard

Collaborating with peers and senior technical staff to identify opportunities for optimisation and continuous improvement across engineering and delivery functions

Creating a positive, collaborative, and high-performing engineering culture

The Software Engineering Manager will have:

Previous experience as a Senior Software Engineer, Principal Engineer, Lead Developer, or similar technical leadership role

A desire to move into, or recent experience within, an Engineering Manager position

Experience working within a fast-paced Agile software delivery environment

Strong leadership, mentoring, and coaching capabilities

Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical challenges clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills

A strong technical background, ideally with exposure to Golang, React Native, and/or Type Script

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays and an additional day off for your birthday

Flexible working

Excellent career progression opportunities

Opportunity to shape and grow a high-performing engineering team

How to Apply

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Software Engineering Manager – Manchester