Senior Software Engineering Manager

JR United Kingdom; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading digital platform is seeking a Senior Software Engineering Manager in Manchester to lead multiple software teams. This role involves overseeing system architecture and ensuring high-quality, scalable solutions for millions of users. Ideal candidates will have a strategic mindset and hands-on experience in managing teams, with a focus on innovation and engineering excellence.

Qualifications

• Experience managing multiple software teams and leaders.
• Expertise in systems architecture and software design.
• Knowledge of integration principles and excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop multiple teams across various product areas.
• Deliver high-performance, scalable systems for real-time global data handling.
• Contribute to company-wide strategy and cross-team initiatives.

Skills

Team Management

Systems Architecture

Software Design

Decision-Making

Communication

Strategic Planning

Job description

Job Title: Senior Software Engineering Manager, Manchester

Client: Uniting Cloud

Location: Manchester, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 5

Posted: 12.05.2025

Expiry Date: 26.06.2025

Job Description:

Systems Development Manager

Manchester - Hybrid

About the Role

We are seeking a Software Development Manager to lead a high-impact team responsible for critical integrations powering a major digital platform. This role offers the opportunity to develop scalable systems handling millions of users and billions of transactions annually.

Your team will work on backend services including live streaming, notifications, location services, and real-time sporting events, supporting a platform with a global customer base across numerous markets.

What You'll Be Doing

As a technical and people manager, you will oversee multiple teams, influence architecture, and support professional growth. You will be involved in strategic planning, defining scalable solutions, and ensuring system interoperability in a dynamic environment. You will have the autonomy to shape technical direction and develop solutions under high demand and rapid evolution.

What You’ll Bring

• Experience managing multiple software teams and leaders, with a hands-on mentoring approach.
• Expertise in systems architecture and software design, preferably in high-traffic settings.
• Strong focus on delivery, decision-making under pressure, and balancing speed with quality.
• Knowledge of integration principles and excellent communication skills.
• Experience in 24/7 operations, with understanding of support structures and resilience.
• Strategic mindset for long-term technical planning and cross-team coordination.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop multiple teams across various product areas.
• Deliver high-performance, scalable systems for real-time global data handling.
• Contribute to company-wide strategy and cross-team initiatives.
• Maintain architectural integrity focusing on security, scalability, and maintainability.
• Manage delivery priorities, risks, and resources effectively.
• Foster a culture of innovation and engineering excellence.
• Build a resilient team capable of rapid response to live issues.

This role is ideal for someone eager to lead in a high-performance environment with a broad customer reach and high standards of technical excellence. If you are ready to shape the future of a leading digital platform, we look forward to your application.