Software Engineering and Data Manager

Colonial Group; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Nisbets is seeking a Software Engineering & Data Manager to lead a cross-disciplinary team across Software Engineering, Data Engineering and BI, delivering reliable, secure and scalable systems.

You will shape technology direction, drive engineering standards, enhance data and reporting capabilities, and collaborate with stakeholders to create real value. Hybrid work available after initial training; role based at Avonmouth Fourth Way.

Qualifications

• Experience leading Software Engineering, Data Engineering or BI teams.
• Experience delivering business-critical applications and platforms.
• Experience in software development lifecycle management, including testing, deployment and release practices.
• Experience with data warehousing and business intelligence reporting.
• Experience with APIs, system integrations and automation technologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of Software Engineers, Data Engineers and BI professionals.
• Drive the delivery of software, integration and data initiatives across the business.
• Shape and improve engineering standards, development practices and release processes.
• Oversee APIs, EDI, automation services and business-critical system integrations.
• Ensure data warehouse, reporting platforms and analytics capabilities remain robust and trusted.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business challenges into technology solutions.
• Manage team priorities, resources and delivery plans across projects and operations.
• Improve system reliability, performance and supportability while reducing technical debt.
• Drive improvements in data governance, reporting standards and self-service analytics.
• Build relationships with suppliers and technology partners to maximise value.

Skills

Team leadership

Software engineering

Data engineering

BI/Analytics

Stakeholder management

Tools

Azure

Power BI

ERP systems

Job description

Software Engineering & Data Manager

Lead the technology that keeps our business moving

At Nisbets, we're investing in the platforms, integrations and data capabilities that power our business. As our Software Engineering & Data Manager, you'll play a key role in shaping how we build, support and improve the systems that colleagues rely on every day.

This is an opportunity to lead a talented team across Software Engineering, Data Engineering and BI, ensuring our applications, integrations and data platforms remain reliable, secure and scalable. You'll work closely with stakeholders across the business to balance operational excellence with continuous improvement, helping us deliver solutions that create real value.

This isn't just a people management role. You'll influence technology direction, improve engineering standards, drive data and reporting capabilities, and help modernise key business systems that support our future growth.

Where you'll work

The role is based at our Fourth Way office in Avonmouth, with hybrid working available following an initial training period.

What you'll get to work on

You’ll have the chance to:

• Lead and develop a team of Software Engineers, Data Engineers and BI professionals.
• Drive the delivery of software, integration and data initiatives across the business.
• Help shape and improve engineering standards, development practices and release processes.
• Oversee APIs, EDI, automation services and business-critical system integrations.
• Ensure our data warehouse, reporting platforms and analytics capabilities remain robust, secure and trusted.
• Work with stakeholders to understand business challenges and translate them into effective technology solutions.
• Manage team priorities, resources and delivery plans across both project and operational workloads.
• Improve system reliability, performance and supportability while reducing technical debt.
• Drive improvements in data governance, reporting standards and self-service analytics.
• Build strong relationships with suppliers and technology partners to maximise value and service delivery.
• Support the ongoing evolution of our technology landscape, identifying opportunities to innovate and improve.

What you’ll bring

We don't expect you to have everything, but you'll need strong experience in:

• Leading Software Engineering, Data Engineering or BI teams.
• Delivering and supporting business-critical applications and technology platforms.
• Software development lifecycle management, including testing, deployment and release practices.
• Data warehousing, reporting platforms and business intelligence solutions.
• APIs, system integrations and automation technologies.
• Working with cloud platforms and Microsoft technologies.
• Managing stakeholder expectations and translating business needs into technical solutions.
• Building high-performing teams and creating a culture of continuous improvement.

It would be great if you also have experience with:

• Azure-based technologies and cloud services.
• Power BI and modern analytics platforms.
• ERP, Warehouse Management or Supply Chain systems.
• Retail, distribution, logistics or other operationally focused environments.
• Data governance, data quality and self-service reporting frameworks.