Software Engineering Manager

Software Engineering Manager

Salary: Up to £75k

South West

Overview

This role is responsible for building and leading a multidisciplinary software engineering and application support team to execute the Technology, Digital, and Data strategy. The key responsibilities include defining processes, tool sets, standards, and frameworks, managing critical third-party systems and integrations, and developing custom in-house digital solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a multidisciplinary team to provide application support and facilitate integration of business services.
• Establish and maintain processes, tools, and standards for efficient team operations.
• Design and build accessible, robust, and scalable digital solutions in line with corporate strategy, focusing on simplicity and elegance.
• Drive test automation for in-house services.
• Develop and execute a roadmap for systems and services.
• Champion Agile practices across the team and wider business.

Team Leadership & Development

• Foster a high-support, high-challenge environment to drive performance and continuous improvement.
• Align team processes with organizational values and behaviors.
• Collaborate with the management team to support the development and delivery of the operational plan.
• Deputize for the Director when needed.
• Lead the team's professional development, emphasizing efficiency, integrity, and quality.

Qualifications & Experience

• Essential:
• Strong knowledge of systems delivery and support, including both off-the-shelf and custom solutions.
• Expertise in API development/maintenance, Python, Java, or C#.
• Solid understanding of API security, testing (smoke, unit, integration), and secure coding standards.
• Experience with SQL, deployment to public cloud environments, and data encryption.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies (Scrum or Kanban) and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Full driving license (no/minimal endorsements).

Desirable:

• Knowledge of JavaScript, XML, and Test-Driven Development.
• Familiarity with CI/CD, performance testing, and service design.
• Experience in managing multidisciplinary teams and delivering business systems and change.
• Experience with CRM systems and Scrum Master or Delivery Manager roles.

Other Requirements

• Knowledge of third-party Housing Management systems is an advantage.
• Welsh language skills (spoken/written) are a plus.

Think this one's for you

If you think this Software Engineering Manager opportunity is for you then please apply online.

Yolk Public Sector & Not-for-Profit team works with organisations across the UK to fulfil their recruitment needs and to achieve their D&I objectives. We recruit temporary, contract and permanent hires for 1 off specialist needs or for volume campaigns. We support our applicants to navigate the public sector recruitment processes and secure their dream jobs.

Yolk Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in our workforce. We employ the best people for the job at hand and actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, educational background, parental status, gender identity or any other protected characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity at Yolk allowing our team to bring their whole selves to work.