Software Engineering Manager

Position Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Software Engineering Manager to lead and inspire our team of engineers in building innovative and scalable software solutions. This role combines technical expertise with strong leadership and strategic thinking to deliver high-quality projects on time and within scope.

Key Responsibilities:

Line Manager

• Team Leadership: Recruit, mentor, and manage a team of software engineers, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Duty of care: Ensure the well-being, safety, and support of their team members, including holidays and return to work.
• Performance Management: Conduct regular performance evaluations, provide constructive feedback, and identify growth opportunities for team members.

Technology Manager

• Innovation: Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices to drive innovation and improve processes
• Technical Oversight: Provide technical guidance, direct and review engineering design, and architectural input to maintain high coding standards and robust system design.
• Technical Proposals / Bid Support: Technical expertise, defines project scope, collaborate with stakeholders, assesses risks, estimate budget and resources, and produce a compelling narrative.
• Development Network Manager: Overseeing and maintaining the software development systems to ensure they operate efficiently and securely.

Management team

• Collaboration: Work closely with Systems Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Software Engineering, and Programme Management teams to identify requirements and deliver exceptional user experiences.
• Project Management: Integrate with Project Managers to facilitate project planning, prioritisation, and execution, ensuring alignment with business goals and timelines.
• Resource Allocation: Managing resources effectively to meet project goals and deadlines.

Other Responsibilities

The Software Engineering Manager is directly answerable to the Group Directors for carrying out the following activities:

• Advise the Directors and Business Development teams with strategic advice from a technological and capability viewpoint.
• Ensuring that products are fit for purpose; meeting the customer's needs and the contractual obligations and also compliant with legislation appropriate in the target market.
• Liaising with the Project Managers to ensure resource availability and assist them create schedules and project plans.
• Developing relationships with customers, generating and delivering presentations.
• Using the company performance review process to identify staff's training and professional development requirements and helping them fulfill them.
• Ensuring the safety and general wellbeing of the staff they are appointed to manage.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 5+ years of software engineering experience, including 2+ years in a leadership or management role.
• Proficiency in programming languages (e.g. C, C++, C#, Java, Python) and development frameworks.
• Strong understanding of software development methodologies, including Waterfall, Agile & DevOps
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.

General:

• Must meet UK government security vetting criteria
• The job holder will have a current driving licence
• Ability to be flexible and work outside core hours on occasion
• Regular travel to other sites
• Overseas travel may be required occasionally
• Ability to work in the UK with no restrictions

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Performance related bonus
• Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement.
• A collaborative and inclusive work environment that values innovation and creativity.