Engineering Manager - £55,000 to £60,000 - Leeds Hybrid - Dev

ZipRecruiter; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the healthcare sector is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead a dynamic team of software engineers. This pivotal role emphasizes staff management, career development, and technical delivery, ensuring the organization scales its software engineering capabilities effectively. You will foster a culture of collaboration and innovation, while also advocating for software engineering excellence. With a focus on mentorship and training, this position offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of the engineering team. If you are a strong leader with a passion for software development and team management, this could be your next career move.

Benefits

Healthcare cashback

Learning and development budget

Birthdays off

Life cover

Hybrid working flexibility

Discounts on cinema and retail

Paid sick leave

Mental healthcare

Qualifications

• 5+ years in software engineering, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
• Strong understanding of the software development life cycle and agile methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of software engineers, focusing on their development.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure successful delivery of software products.

Skills

Software Engineering

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Agile Methodologies

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Azure

Job description

Job Description

Engineering Manager - £55,000 to £60,000 - Leeds Hybrid - Dev

We are currently partnering with a leading software company within the healthcare sector. Based in the heart of Leeds, our client is searching for an Engineering Manager to lead their team of Software Engineers.

Engineering Manager

• Location: Leeds - Hybrid
• Job Type: Full-time
• Salary: £55,000 - £60,000

As the Engineering Manager, you will play a crucial part in leading a team of software engineers, focusing on staff management, career development, and technical delivery. This role is critical for scaling the organization's software engineering capabilities.

Day-to-day of the role:

Team Leadership and People Management

• Lead, mentor, and coach a team of software engineers, fostering their technical and professional development.
• Conduct regular one-on-one meetings, performance reviews, and goal-setting discussions.
• Drive recruitment efforts, hiring, and onboarding of new team members.
• Promote a culture of collaboration and innovation within the team.

Training and Development

• Identify skills gaps and implement training programs, mentorship initiatives, and learning opportunities.
• Encourage knowledge sharing and continuous improvement across the engineering team.
• Support career progression pathways for engineers, aligning their growth with company needs.

Project and Technical Management

• Collaborate with CTO, Head of Development, Product Managers, Technical Leads, and other stakeholders to ensure successful delivery of software products and features.
• Facilitate agile processes, ensuring best practices are followed for development and delivery.
• Advocate for software engineering excellence, including code quality, testing, and automation.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Experience: 5+ years in software engineering, with at least 2 years in a leadership or management role.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Technical Expertise: Strong understanding of the software development life cycle (SDLC), agile methodologies, and modern software practices.
• Leadership Skills: Proven ability to lead, mentor, and grow software engineers at all levels.
• Communication: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Problem Solving: Demonstrated experience in resolving complex challenges and improving team performance.

Desirable Skills

• Experience in healthcare technology, regulatory environments, or SaaS platforms.
• Familiarity with cloud technologies (e.g., Azure) and DevOps practices.
• Certification in agile frameworks (e.g., Scrum Master, SAFe).
• Experience scaling teams in a fast-growing organization.

Benefits

• Healthcare cashback as well as an option to opt in for private healthcare.
• Learning and development - a budget of £1000 each year.
• Birthdays off.
• Life cover.
• Flexibility - Hybrid working.
• Discounts - Cinema, retail, gym memberships, etc.
• Paid sick leave.
• Mental healthcare.

To Apply

If you are a strong leader with extensive knowledge in software development processes and team management, we would love to hear from you.

Simply click apply and attach a copy of your most up-to-date CV for immediate consideration.