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Software engineering manager

Chester
Fazer Recruitment
Software engineering manager
Posted: 10h ago
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Job Description

Software Engineering Manager

Chester

£55,000 – £60,000 + Benefits

The Role

An established and growing organisation is looking for a hands-on Software Engineering Manager to lead and support a software engineering team.

This is a practical leadership role — not a purely managerial position. You’ll be responsible for improving delivery, introducing structure, mentoring developers, and remaining technically involved where required.

You’ll work closely with senior leadership, taking ownership of day-to-day coordination, planning, and team performance.

Key Responsibilities for the Software Engineering Manager

* Lead and coordinate a small team of software developers
* Manage priorities, workload planning, and delivery schedules
* Improve processes, communication, and team accountability
* Run stand-ups, sprint planning, and delivery reviews where appropriate
* Mentor and support developers
* Stay hands-on with development when needed
* Oversee DevOps, deployments, and release processes
* Align development output with business priorities
* Contribute to building a scalable and positive engineering culture

Experience Required

* Experience leading or mentoring software developers
* Strong software development background
* Proven ability to manage workflows and priorities
* Experience with Agile / Scrum methodologies
* DevOps / CI/CD and deployment experience
* Ability to balance technical quality with commercial outcomes
* Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment

Personal Attributes

* Approachable and people-focused
* Self-motivated and dependable
* Strong communicator (written and verbal)
* Organised and accountable
* Calm under pressure
* Positive, solutions-oriented mindset
* Able to challenge constructively

Package & Benefits

* Salary: £55,000 – £60,000
* 23 days holiday + bank holidays
* Additional leave with service
* Birthday day off
* Company pension
* Private medical insurance
* Cycle to work scheme
* Employee benefits platform
* Free on-site parking

This role is commutable from Chester, Wirral, North Wales, click APPLY NOW for consideration

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