Software Engineering & Data Manager

Nisbets; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Nisbets is seeking a Software Engineering & Data Manager to lead a cross-functional team of Software Engineers, Data Engineers and BI professionals. You will shape technology direction, improve standards, and drive data and reporting capabilities to support the business.

The role focuses on reliable, secure, scalable systems, with hybrid work after initial training, based at the Avonmouth Fourth Way office.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of Software Engineers, Data Engineers and BI professionals.
• Drive 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 our data warehouse, reporting platforms and analytics capabilities remain robust, secure and trusted.
• Work with stakeholders to understand business challenges and translate them into tech solutions.
• Manage team priorities, resources and delivery plans across project and operational workloads.
• Improve system reliability, performance and reduce technical debt.
• Drive improvements in data governance and self-service analytics.
• Build strong relationships with suppliers and technology partners.

Skills

Team leadership

Software engineering

Data engineering

BI platforms

APIs & integrations

Cloud platforms

Stakeholder mgmt

Release practices

Job description

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.