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Software Engineering Manager
- Salary up to £70,000 depending on experience
- Hybrid working model – based in the Mid Wales / West Midlands border
- Lead a cross-functional software team working on complex, high-impact projects
- SC clearance or eligibility required
ABOUT THE CLIENT:
Our client is an established technology-driven organisation working on advanced and innovative solutions across a range of sectors. Their multidisciplinary teams collaborate on projects that require a deep understanding of engineering and security, delivered in a fast-paced and supportive environment. They are looking to appoint an experienced Software Engineering Manager to lead their development team.
THE BENEFITS:
- Competitive salary up to £70,000
- Performance related bonus
- Opportunities for professional growth and career progression
- Collaborative, inclusive environment with strong technical teams
- Travel opportunities across sites and occasionally overseas
THE SOFTWARE ENGINEERING MANAGER ROLE:
As Software Engineering Manager, you will lead a talented team of software developers, provide technical oversight, and drive innovation across the development lifecycle. You’ll be a key figure in cross-functional collaboration, resource planning, and strategic project delivery. This role is critical to ensuring both the performance of your team and the robustness of the systems delivered.
- Recruit, manage and mentor a team of engineers
- Provide technical direction, code reviews and architectural input
- Oversee and maintain development systems and processes
- Contribute to bids and proposals with technical expertise
- Collaborate with project, systems and electronics teams to meet goals
- Act as a key point of contact for Directors, customers, and partners
SOFTWARE ENGINEERING MANAGER ESSENTIAL SKILLS:
- 5+ years’ experience in software engineering, with 2+ in a leadership role
- Strong people leadership, mentoring and performance management experience
- Proficient in C, C++, C#, Java, or Python
- Deep understanding of Agile, DevOps and traditional methodologies
- Technical oversight and systems-level thinking
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Eligible for UK Government Security Clearance
TO BE CONSIDERED:
Please either apply through this advert or email me directly via [email protected]. For further information please call me on 0203 854 120 / 07889 589 648. By applying for this role, you give express consent for us to process and submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only.
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