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