Software Engineering Manager

JR United Kingdom; Bolton; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Software Engineering Manager in Bolton to lead a cross-functional team delivering high quality software. The role involves guiding team members, managing performance, and ensuring software best practices. The position offers a competitive salary of £80k to £90k, with hybrid working allowing for remote work three days a week. Candidates must reside in the UK and commute to Manchester weekly.

Benefits

Annual bonus

Pension

Death in service

Employee discounts

Enhanced maternity & paternity pay

Qualifications

• Experience leading high-performing agile teams.
• Demonstrable understanding of software engineering and QA best practices.
• Proven experience in coaching and mentoring team members.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a high performing agile team of Software Developers and QA.
• Conduct performance reviews, set goals, and provide development feedback.
• Take accountability for planning and delivering the team's backlog.

Skills

Lead agile teams

Mentoring and coaching

Metrics-driven delivery

Software engineering best practices

Job description

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Software Engineering Manager, bolton, greater manchester

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Client:

Lorien

Location:

bolton, greater manchester, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

22.08.2025

Expiry Date:

06.10.2025

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Job Description:

Software Engineering Manager

• £80k and £90k + bonus and benefits.
• Manchester city centre (3 days a week WFH + flexible start times: 7am -10am)

Lead a cross-functional team of local and remote Software Developers and Test Engineers delivering high quality software for a multi-million pound, microservices platform, built with modern technologies.

JOB PURPOSE

You will be guiding and motivating your team to hit aligned objectives, while focusing on high quality software that gives a first-class user experience. This will span the entire lifecycle of the software, from design and coding to deployment, monitoring, and maintenance.

JOB DUTIES

• Lead and manage a high performing agile team of Software Developers and QA.
• Provide guidance, support, and career development for team members, helping them grow their skills and advance in their careers.
• Conduct performance reviews, set goals, and provide feedback to help team members improve and succeed.
• Recruit new team members and ensure a smooth onboarding process
• Take accountability for the planning, delivering team's backlog and the overall SDLC
• Partner with a Product Manager to balance new product development, operational excellence and defects.
• Embed a team first mindset ensuring individuals focus on working together, sharing knowledge, and support one another ensuring a sustainable pace of delivery.
• Demonstrate continues improvement through metrics and story telling
• Take ownership of the technical direction of the team working with the Architects
• Ensure that the engineering efforts are aligned with the company
• Participate in or facilitate code reviews and design discussions to maintain high standards of quality and consistency.

REQUIREMENTS

• Metrics driven approach to delivery
• Experience of leading agile teams, managing and coaching team members.
• Demonstrable understanding of modern software engineering and quality assurance best practice.
• Experience mentoring and coaching team members.

On offer:

• Hybrid remote working (2 days a week in Manchester office)
• Annual bonus, Pension, Death in service, Employee discounts, saving scheme
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity pay

Role is only open to individuals with the right to work in the UK who will commute into Manchester on a weekly basis.