Software Engineering Manager

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 kelly.harvey@searchability.com. For further information please call me on 0203 854 120 / 07889 589 648.

KEY SKILLS

Software Engineering Manager, Software Leadership, Agile, DevOps, C, C++, C#, Java, Python, Security Clearance, Team Management, Software Architecture, NSD

Director

Full-time

Management, Engineering, and Information Technology

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