Software Engineering Manager

Mexa Solutions; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Pension

EAP scheme

Job summary

Mexa Solutions is seeking a Software Engineering Manager to lead a fast-moving development team building SaaS products with AI integration. The role is predominantly remote, with a monthly in-office presence near Portsmouth. You will line-manage 8–12 engineers, drive performance, and own product quality in a collaborative environment.

The ideal candidate has hands-on development experience, strong leadership, and a passion for innovation within a global SaaS organisation.

Qualifications

• This role requires experience leading a development team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong enthusiasm for AI and modern software practices.
• Proven ability to manage engineering performance and drive continuous improvement.
• Background in hands-on software development with the listed tech stack.

Responsibilities

• Lead a software team of 8–12 engineers and oversee product delivery.
• Line manage individuals, monitor performance, and own product quality.
• Foster a collaborative, productive environment for idea sharing and process improvement.
• Engage with stakeholders across the business to align on goals.

Skills

People management

AI awareness

Performance monitoring

Communication

Tools

NestJS/NodeJS

Redis

TypeScript

SQL Server

Job description

Software Engineering Manager

Predominantly remote with once a month in office near Portsmouth

Opportunity to manage a high performing Software team building brand new SaaS products…

You'll be leading a team of 8-12 Staff/Senior Engineers within the business as they build out new products and inject AI into their platforms.

This is a hands off role, where you'll be line managing individuals, monitoring performance and owning the standard of products being created, ensuring long-term performance and productivity.

A key part of this role will be fostering and promoting a collaborative, productive environment where your reports are motivated to share ideas and improve process.

Your new organisation…

You'll be joining a global SaaS technology organisation that is the market leader in their sector. They are passionate about software and technology and are continually striving to be better and stay clear of their competitors.

Although extremely well established with a huge customer base, they are continuing to grow and develop new products whilst embracing AI and it's capabilities.

What you'll bring…

You've come from a strong development background but your passion now lies in people management and inspiring others.

Some skills and knowledge you'll bring:

• Extensive experience of managing a development team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong enthusiasm for AI and other modern practices.
• Strong experience in managing and monitoring engineering performance and implementing and driving continuous improvement.
• A background in hands on Software Development and experience in the following tech stack: NestJS/NodeJS, Redis, TypeScript, SQL Server (other tech backgrounds will be considered).
• The ability to communicate with individuals at all levels of the business.

What's in it for you?

This is an opportunity for someone passionate about technology who wants to join a fast-growing SaaS company.

Salary for this role is £90,000-100,000 basic. It's a predominantly remote role with once a month in their office near Portsmouth. Other benefits include 25 days holiday (+ your birthday and bank holidays), pension, EAP scheme and more.

I'll be reviewing every CV that applies or lands in my inbox so please don't be put off by the volume of applications on this role.