Senior Software Engineering Manager
Permanent - Up to £85,000 + £6k car allowance + 25% bonus + 10% pension
Leeds | Hybrid | 2 days per week
We're looking for an experienced Senior Software Engineering Manager to lead technical delivery for large-scale, transformational projects. This is a leadership role where you'll instil a continuous improvement culture, championing best practice software development principles and modern agile methodologies.
Lead and manage multiple application delivery teams through Design, Build, Test and Deployment phases
Drive quality and timely delivery of technology change across numerous workstreams to support programme delivery
Liaise between delivery teams and senior business and IT stakeholders to agree priorities and manage risks, issues and dependencies
Champion modern Agile-centric best practices and be an expert advocate of the latest development and delivery techniques
Recruit, manage and develop in-house engineering talent across a range of technical roles
Manage internal and external development budgets, collating project estimates and ensuring appropriate budget control
Drive continuous software integration and continuous delivery practices across your teams
Manage major outsource teams and associated risks effectively
Track record of software development in a large-scale environment
Experience of working in a matrix model combining in-house software and packaged solution development
Strong knowledge of Agile development techniques and Project management (SCRUM, SAFe etc.)
Up to date knowledge of IT and industry trends
Understanding of continuous software integration xkybehq and continuous software delivery
Knowledge of software development cycles and approaches
Good working knowledge of solutions deployed in financial services is advantageous
Exposure to digital and SaaS offerings across a broad spectrum
Proven ability to drive multi-discipline software development teams
Tenacious and creative problem solver who can overcome project and technical challenges
Experience managing team and individual performance to achieve set objectives
Ability to spot, select and develop talent with performance coaching embedded
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.