Software Engineering Manager / Software Team Lead
Hybrid – Manchester

We're working with a rapidly growing company seeking a hands-off Software Engineering Leader to guide and inspire a talented, multi-skilled engineering team. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead from the front, not by coding, but by setting vision, driving delivery, and fostering a high-performance engineering culture.

You’ll be responsible for leading a team of exceptional engineers building slick, scalable digital consumer products using modern and complex technology stacks. The systems need to be resilient, high-performing, and elegant, supporting both customers and internal teams alike.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Leading a high-calibre team of senior software engineers.

• Driving delivery, best practices, and engineering excellence.

• Championing modern development practices: TDD, automation, CI/CD, DevOps, and scalable architecture.

• Supporting the team’s growth, both technically and professionally.

• Influencing wider tech direction and fostering a strong engineering culture.

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven experience in leading high-performing engineering teams.

• Solid technical background, ideally in software or data engineering.

• Deep understanding of modern engineering principles (TDD, CI/CD, OOP, cloud infrastructure).

• Strong communication and leadership skills with the ability to inspire top talent.

Company Culture:

• High standards with flexibility and trust

• Driven by innovation, quality, and continuous improvement

Interested?

If this sounds like the kind of environment where you'd thrive, get in touch in complete confidence.

Keywords: Software Development Manager, Software Engineering Manager, Head of Software, Agile, DevOps, Cloud, AWS, CI/CD, TDD, OOP, Leadership, Technology Transformation

Contact information

Charlotte Proudmore