Senior Manager Software Engineering Lead DE TC UKI Belfast

EY Studio+ Nederland; Belfast; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global consulting firm in Belfast seeks a Senior Manager - Software Engineering Lead to guide product engineering teams in delivering digital services. The position demands hands-on engineering experience and the ability to mentor junior engineers while leading the technical design of large-scale cloud-native applications on platforms like AWS and Azure. Ideal candidates will possess strong programming skills, a deep understanding of relational databases, and project management experience in an agile environment. Join the team to make a meaningful impact in the digital engineering space.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration package

Support for flexible working

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Practical engineering experience in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or similar fields.
• Strong hands-on engineering experience with programming languages.
• Strong understanding of relational database technologies.
• Experience with multiple software architectures including microservices.
• Experience with cloud-native digital services in production.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical design and delivery of cloud-native applications.
• Design, develop, test, and maintain high-quality code.
• Manage a team of engineers on client projects.
• Collaborate with business and design teams to achieve client outcomes.
• Contribute to the EY Digital Engineering practice culture.

Skills

Software Engineering

Cloud-native applications

Java

C#

Python

AWS

Azure

GCP

Education

Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

PostgreSQL

MySQL

MS SQL

Job description

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Senior Manager - Software Engineering Lead Digital Engineering Technology Consulting UKI - Belfast

New innovations and technologies are disrupting the business environment. Organizations that want to remain competitive must embrace innovation or risk being left behind. At EY we help our clients solve large and complex end-to-end business transformation challenges through a combination of human‑centred design thinking, business innovation and digital technology.

In Digital Engineering we design and build innovative solutions that address the most important issues and opportunities for our clients. We work in agile cross‑functional teams addressing some of the most significant issues facing society today such as the transition to sustainable energy, digitisation of government, scaling high‑growth businesses, realising the potential of AI and improving wellness with digital healthcare.

The core capabilities of our team include :

• Software engineering. We design and build end‑to‑end digital services that deliver tangible value for our clients and their users. Our work can span technical proofs of concept using emerging technologies to truly web‑scale products used by millions of people.
• Digital technology delivery management. Using principles of lean start‑up and agile we manage large‑scale product engineering programmes using an ecosystem of EY client and partner agency resources. We have a range of skills across programme management, solution architecture, product management, business analysis and delivery management.
• Digital strategy horizon scanning and strategic planning. Working in combination with Business Designers, Researchers, Strategists, Industry and Functional Specialists we develop a vision, roadmap and case for change to address fundamental issues facing our clients such as how can we grow? How do we respond to disruption and what can we do next?

As a technology specialist EY offers you the opportunity to apply your skills in a highly strategic context working on meaningful and impactful solutions that build a better working world. EY is a leader in Business Transformation services and the Digital Engineering team is a rapidly growing team to enable us to deliver more of our technology work without needing to rely on ecosystem partners. This is an exciting time and new joiners will have many opportunities to make their mark on the business and accelerate their personal and professional growth.

The opportunity

As a Software Engineering Lead you will guide product engineering teams in the delivery of digital services for our clients. You will be a hands‑on engineer and engineering leader building credibility with our clients through high‑quality technical execution.

As a senior engineer in a growing team you will also be responsible for developing and promoting an engineering culture in the team, providing mentoring to junior engineers and leading by example.

Your key responsibilities

• Lead the technical design and delivery of large‑scale cloud‑native applications running on AWS, Azure or GCP.
• Design, develop, test and maintain high‑quality code.
• Communicate effectively with clients to manage technical priorities, deadlines and deliverables.
• Manage a team of EY onshore and offshore engineers on client projects and play a part in their career growth at EY.
• Collaborate with internal and external business and design teams to deliver successful client outcomes.
• Continuously evolve and optimise software engineering processes based on experiences and best practices.
• Contribute to the EY Digital Engineering practice culture by sharing knowledge and experiences with the wider team.

To qualify for the role you must have

• Practical engineering experience in e.g. Software Engineering, Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science or similar fields.
• Strong hands‑on engineering experience with one or more programming languages such as Java, C#, Python, JavaScript or similar languages.
• Strong understanding of at least one relational database technology such as PostgreSQL, MySQL or MS SQL.
• Experience working with multiple software architectures including monoliths, modular monoliths and microservices.
• Practical experience building, deploying and running large cloud‑native digital services in production including CI/CD, monitoring and observability.
• Experience working with at least one cloud provider e.g. AWS, Azure or GCP.
• Experience leading technical projects and teams.
• Experience in a forward‑deployed engineering role working directly with clients.
• Experience guiding and mentoring junior engineers.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to produce high‑quality written deliverables in fluent English.
• A willingness to travel and work in client sites both in the UK and overseas as and when required.
• SC clearance or eligible for SC clearance.

What working at EY offers

We offer a competitive remuneration package where you’ll be rewarded for your individual and team performance. Our comprehensive Total Rewards package includes support for flexible working and career development and with FlexEY you can select benefits that suit your needs covering holidays, health and well‑being, insurance, savings and a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions. Plus we offer:

• Support, coaching and feedback from some of the most engaging colleagues around.
• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career.
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you.

If you can confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria above please contact us as soon as possible.

Join us in building a better working world.

Apply now.

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Required Experience

Senior Manager

Key Skills

Data Center Experience, ArcGIS, Cloud Infrastructure, Construction Estimating, Go, Mathcad, React, Redux, AWS, Software Development, Auto Estimating, Distributed Systems

Employment Type: Full Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1