Manager of Software Engineering

Turnitin; Leeds; Remote; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Social impact programs

Paid volunteer days

Remote-friendly and flexible work

Job summary

Turnitin is seeking a Software Engineering Manager to lead and maintain products within the Turnitin Integrity portfolio. This leadership role blends technical depth, project management, and people management to drive high-impact results.

You will mentor engineers, align with product managers and solution architects, and oversee delivery across globally distributed teams. A strong emphasis on psychological safety, performance culture, and continuous improvement is required.

Qualifications

• Experience leading multiple engineering teams
• Experience mentoring and career development
• Proven track record of delivering high-impact software
• Comfortable with cross-time-zone collaboration

Responsibilities

• Lead and empower engineering teams to deliver high-quality software on time
• Provide technical leadership and architectural oversight
• Mentor engineers and support career growth
• Collaborate with product, customer success and other teams across the globe

Skills

Engineering leadership

People management

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Mentoring & coaching

Technical leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related

Tools

AWS

Java

JavaScript

Job description

• We are looking for a self-sufficient, highly motivated Software Engineering Manager to lead and maintain products within the Turnitin Integrity portfolio. This is a leadership role that requires a blend of technical expertise, project management skills, and strong people management abilities
• As an Engineering Manager, you will work closely with Product Managers, Customer Success teams, and other Engineering teams across the globe, ensuring seamless collaboration. You must be skilled at prioritization, problem-solving, and context switching, as your time will be distributed across multiple projects
• This is a people-first leadership role, where you will manage individual contributors (ICs), provide feedback, mentor, coach, and support career development.
• Lead and Empower Engineering Teams. Oversee and manage a highly efficient engineering team, ensuring they are aligned with company objectives and consistently deliver high-impact results. Collaborate seamlessly with globally distributed engineering teams, product managers, and solution architects to drive alignment and innovation. Provide hands-on leadership by setting clear, measurable goals, fostering accountability, and inspiring a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement
• People Management and Development. Take full responsibility for managing and supporting the individuals within your globally distributed team. Build an environment where engineers feel valued, motivated, and empowered to perform at their best. Conduct regular one-on-ones, provide constructive feedback to help team members grow their skills. Actively promote team well-being, collaboration, and a culture of psychological safety
• Drive Technical Excellence and Delivery. Collaborate with engineering teams and stakeholders to define, develop, and implement best practices, ensuring efficient processes for delivery, architecture, and team operations. Oversee technical roadmaps, delivery milestones, and deadlines, ensuring alignment with broader business goals. Partner with cross-functional teams (Solution Architects, UX, Security, DevOps, Customer Success, Product Management) to deliver high-quality products on time, while addressing cross-departmental dependencies and challenges
• Provide Technical Leadership and Oversight. Provide cross-functional technical oversight with the Tech Lead to drive and maintain engineering excellence across products. Partner closely with the team’s Tech Lead throughout the Product Development Life Cycle to ensure clear alignment and seamless delivery
• Analyze Metrics and Drive Continuous Improvement. Use quality metrics and development analytics to evaluate team performance and identify opportunities for optimization. Foster a culture of continuous improvement, tactfully and empathetically communicating areas where processes or practices can be refined to maximize efficiency and impact
• Innovate and Stay Current. Stay up to date with the latest tools, frameworks, and development methodologies. Proactively bring recommendations for change and innovation to leadership and the team, ensuring the organization remains at the cutting edge of technology and practices
• Promote Transparency and Communication. Foster an open, transparent team environment where feedback flows freely. Actively communicate progress, decisions, and updates to stakeholders across the organization, ensuring alignment with the company’s vision and mission
• Ownership and Accountability. Take passionate ownership of the software your team builds, ensuring it aligns with business objectives and meets customer needs. Lead by example, inspiring teams to take pride in their work and embrace a sense of responsibility for the success of the products they deliver
• Collaborate Across Teams. Build strong relationships with peers and collaborators across engineering, product, customer support, and sales teams. Ensure that the team’s work is communicated effectively and that external stakeholders remain informed and aligned

Benefits

• Social impact programs
• Charity donation matching
• Paid volunteer days
• Employee Resource Groups
• Great Place To Work community
• Virtual and in-person team events
• Tuition reimbursement
• Action & Ownership recognition
• Focused development plan
• Access to LinkedIn Learning
• Annual learning festival
• Remote-first working arrangements
• Mental health & coaching support
• Wellness/Home office allowance
• Company & national holidays
• Self-care days

The ideal candidate is not only technically proficient but also an empathetic, influential leader who fosters a positive and high-performing engineering cultureHands-on experience with scalable front-end and back-end applicationsExperience in engineering leadership roles across multiple teams, including hiring, mentoring, and team developmentAbility to influence and motivate teams to achieve their best performanceDeep understanding of software development methodologies, tools, and processesExperience using javascript frameworks and Java within a AWS serverless environmentBachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related discipline OR equivalent work experienceExperience collaborating across time zones and geographies, with a flexible and adaptable working styleExcellent communication and collaboration skills, with a proven track record of working with globally distributed engineering and product teamsStrong hands-on engineering skills with a solid understanding of modern software development practicesStrong analytical and problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to challengesExperience in a similar role in a high-tech environmentA strong track record of coaching and mentoring both individual contributors and peersProven project management experience, with the ability to effectively prioritize and deliver on multiple initiatives