Engineering Manager - AI & Digital

Addition; Watford; On-site; GBP 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Enhanced pension

Work-life balance

Modern office

Social events

Job summary

Addition in Watford is seeking an experienced Head of Software to lead a growing team of developers and drive AI-enabled delivery. You’ll shape technology direction and ensure high engineering standards across projects.

In this role you’ll own end-to-end delivery, manage Azure services, collaborate with suppliers, and balance performance with cost. The position offers a competitive salary and strong progression within a forward-looking energy tech company.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading software teams
• Strong understanding of agile, CI/CD, testing and release management
• Hands-on experience with AI in software development
• Solid knowledge of Microsoft Azure hosting, security and cost management
• Excellent communicator with stakeholders and suppliers

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a growing team of software and digital developers
• Drive the adoption of AI tools across the software development lifecycle
• Own end-to-end delivery from requirements to feature releases
• Manage daily IT operations including Azure services and incident management
• Collaborate with suppliers to optimise costs and performance

Skills

Team management

Microsoft environment

Agile/CI-CD

AI tools

Azure

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Azure

Job description

Join a forward-thinking energy company that’s redefining how technology supports their business. As they turn to AI and digital innovation, this is your chance to lead a talented team in shaping the future of energy software. It’s a role that combines strategic leadership with a real impact in a company that values its people and embraces diversity.

Role Overview

• Location: Watford, Hertfordshire
• Package: £80,000 per annum

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead and develop a growing team of software and digital developers, fostering a culture of ownership and continuous learning.
• Drive the adoption of AI tools across the software development lifecycle, ensuring delivery speed, quality, and business value are maximised.
• Own the end-to-end delivery process—from gathering requirements to releasing new features—while setting and maintaining high engineering standards.
• Manage daily IT operations, ensuring reliable performance of applications and Azure cloud services, along with incident management and service improvements.
• Collaborate with suppliers, holding them to account and defining clear service boundaries to optimise costs and performance.

Main Skills Needed

• Proven experience managing and growing software development teams, particularly in a Microsoft environment.
• Strong understanding of modern software delivery practices, including agile, CI/CD, testing, and release management.
• Hands-on experience with AI tools and applying them within software development processes.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Azure, including hosting, security, and cost management.
• Excellent communicator with the ability to engage technical teams, stakeholders, and suppliers confidently.

What’s in It for You

• Competitive salary alongside a generous benefits package.
• Clear career progression opportunities and the chance to influence technology direction.
• Profit sharing and enhanced pension scheme.
• Focus on work-life balance with flexibility, including occasional out-of-hours support.
• A vibrant, collaborative company culture with regular social events and a modern office environment.