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Software Engineering Manager

Lorien
Posted 9 hours ago, valid for 21 days
Location

Manchester, Greater Manchester M17 1DJ, England

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The position is for an Engineering Manager in Manchester city centre, offering a salary between £80k and £90k plus bonuses and benefits.
  • Candidates should have experience leading agile teams and managing team members, with a focus on modern software engineering and quality assurance best practices.
  • The role involves guiding a cross-functional team of Software Developers and Test Engineers to deliver high-quality software for a microservices platform.
  • Responsibilities include conducting performance reviews, recruiting new team members, and collaborating with a Product Manager to balance product development and operational excellence.
  • The position requires a metrics-driven approach to delivery and experience in C#.NET or JavaScript development, with a preference for candidates who have the right to work in the UK.

ENGINEERING MANAGER

  • £80k and £90k + bonus and benefits.
  • Manchester city centre (3 days a week WFH + flexible start times: 7am -10am)

Lead a cross-functional team of local and remote Software Developers and Test Engineers delivering high quality software for a multi-million pound, microservices platform, built with modern technologies.

While this is primarilya hands-off role, it is essential you understand modern software engineering and quality assurance best practice enabling you to build a high performing team.

JOB PURPOSE

You will be guiding and motivating your team to hit aligned objectives, while focusing on high quality software that gives a first-class user experience. This will span the entire lifecycle of the software, from design and coding to deployment, monitoring, and maintenance.

JOB DUTIES

  • Lead and manage a high performing agile team of Software Developers and QA.
  • Provide guidance, support, and career development for team members, helping them grow their skills and advance in their careers.
  • Conduct performance reviews, set goals, and provide feedback to help team members improve and succeed.
  • Recruit new team members and ensure a smooth onboarding process
  • Take accountability for the planning, delivering team's backlog and the overall SDLC
  • Partner with a Product Manager to balance new product development, operational excellence and defects.
  • Embed a team first mindset ensuring individuals focus on working together, sharing knowledge, and support one another ensuring a sustainable pace of delivery.
  • Demonstrate continues improvement through metrics and story telling
  • Take ownership of the technical direction of the team working with the Architects
  • Ensure that the engineering efforts are aligned with the company
  • Participate in or facilitate code reviews and design discussions to maintain high standards of quality and consistency.

REQUIREMENTS

  • Metrics driven approach to delivery
  • Experience of leading agile teams, managing and coaching team members.
  • Demonstrable understanding of modern software engineering and quality assurance best practice.
  • Experience mentoring and coaching team members.
  • Experience of C#.NET OR JavaScript development, either as team member or leader

On offer:

  • Hybrid remote working (2 days a week in Manchester office)
  • Flexible working hours
  • Annual bonus, Pension, Death in service, Employee discounts, saving scheme
  • Enhanced Maternity & Paternity pay

Role is only open to individuals with the right to work in the UK.

Interested? Contact Philip Boltt at Lorien Global

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Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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