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Software Engineering Manager, manchester
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Client:
Lorien
Location:
manchester, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
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EU work permit required:
Yes
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Job Views:
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Posted:
22.08.2025
Expiry Date:
06.10.2025
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Job Description:
Software 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.
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.
On offer:
* Hybrid remote working (2 days a week in Manchester office)
* 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 who will commute into Manchester on a weekly basis.
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