Senior Software Engineering Manager

Opus Recruitment Solutions Limited; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity package

Annual bonus 10-20%

Hybrid work model

Central London office

Job summary

Opus Recruitment Solutions Limited in London is seeking a Senior Engineering Manager to lead multiple engineering teams and drive delivery for a high-growth SaaS platform.

You will partner with Product, Design and senior stakeholders to align roadmaps with business objectives while mentoring engineers to build scalable, reliable software and cultivate a strong engineering culture in a hybrid setup.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading engineering teams within high-growth SaaS businesses.
• Strong track record of delivering scalable software and driving engineering maturity.
• Excellent ability to partner with Product, Design and senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop multiple engineering teams, providing mentorship and career development.
• Drive delivery across complex product initiatives and ensure teams execute effectively.
• Partner with Product and Design to align roadmaps with business objectives.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement.
• Improve engineering processes and ways of working for scalability.
• Support hiring, team growth and organisational planning as the company scales.
• Ensure platform reliability, scalability and performance through strong engineering leadership.
• Contribute to strategic technology decisions with senior leadership.

Skills

Engineering leadership

People management

Delivery excellence

Cross-functional collaboration

Mentoring engineers

Job description

Central London | Hybrid (2 Days Per Week) £90,000 - £120,000 Base Salary + Equity + 10-20% Annual Bonus

About the Company

We're partnered with a well-funded SaaS business operating in the Revenue Operations and Sales Intelligence space. Their platform helps B2B sales organisations automate lead qualification, manage prospect data, identify buying signals, and improve pipeline generation and forecasting accuracy.

Following continued growth and investment, they're looking to appoint a Senior Engineering Manager to help scale both their engineering function and platform as they enter the next phase of their journey.

The Opportunity

As Senior Engineering Manager, you'll lead multiple engineering teams, driving delivery, improving engineering processes, and supporting the development of a high-performing engineering culture.

This is a leadership-focused position where you'll work closely with Product, Design, and senior business stakeholders to ensure engineering efforts are aligned with strategic objectives. You'll balance technical excellence with execution, helping teams deliver scalable, reliable products while creating an environment where engineers can thrive.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop multiple engineering teams, providing mentorship, coaching, and career development support
• Drive delivery across complex product initiatives and ensure teams are executing effectively
• Partner closely with Product and Design teams to align roadmaps with business objectives
• Foster a strong engineering culture focused on collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement
• Improve engineering processes, ways of working, and operational efficiency
• Support hiring, team growth, and organisational planning as the company continues to scale
• Ensure platform reliability, scalability, and performance through effective engineering leadership
• Contribute to strategic planning and technology decision-making alongside senior leadership

Requirements

• Proven experience leading engineering teams within high-growth SaaS businesses
• Strong people leadership and team management experience
• Track record of building and scaling high-performing engineering organisations
• Experience working cross-functionally with Product, Design, and senior stakeholders
• Excellent delivery and project execution skills
• Strong understanding of modern software development practices and engineering excellence
• Passion for coaching, mentoring, and developing engineers
• Experience driving process improvements and engineering maturity within growing organisations

What's on Offer?

• 10-20% annual performance bonus
• Equity package
• Hybrid working model (2 days per week in Central London office)
• Opportunity to shape and scale engineering teams within a rapidly growing SaaS business
• Collaborative environment with genuine influence over engineering culture, delivery, and organisational growth

If you're an experienced Engineering Leader who enjoys scaling teams, driving delivery, and building strong engineering cultures within fast-growing SaaS environments, we'd love to hear from you.