Software Engineering Manager

Jobless; Bracknell; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Content Guru in Bracknell is seeking an experienced Software Engineering Manager to lead one of our development teams at our head office. You will drive delivery of mission-critical services, shape engineering practices, and grow technical capability.

You will mentor engineers, participate in architectural discussions, and ensure high standards across the software development lifecycle in a collaborative, fast-moving environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field.
• 4+ years of software development experience in a commercial environment.
• Experience leading or mentoring software engineers and strong communication.

Responsibilities

• Line-manage a team of software engineers and conduct performance reviews.
• Oversee delivery to agreed timelines with quality standards.
• Guide architectural direction for complex initiatives and ensure maintainability.
• Contribute to development activities including coding, design, and testing.
• Foster knowledge sharing and continuous process improvements.

Skills

Software development

Mentoring engineers

C# proficiency

JavaScript/TypeScript

Communication skills

Architectural design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

SQL Server

Git

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

Software Engineering Manager

Content Guru is a leading global provider of enterprise cloud Customer Experience (CX) and contact centre solutions, and we are at the forefront of the Generative AI evolution.

We’re looking for a Software Engineering Manager to join our team at our head office in Bracknell, Berkshire. If you enjoy leading teams, delivering high-quality software, and contributing to the development of mission-critical services, we’d love to hear from you.

What we are looking for…

We’re seeking an experienced and capable Software Engineering Manager to lead one of our development teams, working on applications and services that support our global platform.

You’ll combine strong technical expertise with people management responsibilities, guiding your team through the full software development lifecycle while ensuring delivery to a high standard. You will play a key role in developing team capability, maintaining technical quality, and supporting the successful delivery of customer-focused solutions.

This role would suit candidates with a strong background in software development and experience in leading or mentoring engineers, who are looking to take the next step in a structured and professional environment.

Location…

This role is based in our head office in Bracknell, Berkshire.

Key responsibilities of the role…

Team Leadership & Management:

• Line-manage a team of Software Engineers, including performance reviews and development planning
• Support recruitment activities and onboarding of new team members
• Manage performance and provide guidance to support individual and team development
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and professional team environment

Delivery & Planning:

• Oversee the delivery of software development work to agreed timelines and quality standards
• Support resource planning and workload management in collaboration with Product Owners
• Facilitate agile ceremonies including planning, refinement, reviews, and retrospectives
• Provide regular updates and reporting to senior stakeholders

Technical Oversight & Quality:

• Maintain awareness of the technical quality of systems owned by the team
• Support the design and architectural direction of more complex initiatives
• Ensure development outputs are well-structured, maintainable, and aligned with standards
• Drive improvements to development processes, methodologies, and tooling

Software Development Lifecycle:

• Contribute to development activities where appropriate, including coding, design, and testing
• Support the deployment of new releases and updates to live environments
• Ensure appropriate documentation is maintained and shared
• Guide the team through all stages of the software development lifecycle

Continuous Improvement & Collaboration:

• Contribute to cross-team and departmental initiatives
• Identify opportunities to improve team performance, processes, and delivery
• Encourage knowledge sharing and collaboration within and across teams
• Support the ongoing development of technical and professional skills within the team

About you…

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related subject, or equivalent experience
• Strong experience in software development in a commercial environment (typically 4+ years)
• Experience leading, mentoring, or managing software engineers
• Experience with programming languages such as C#, JavaScript, or TypeScript
• Strong understanding of software development principles, architecture, and best practices
• Experience with relational databases (e.g. Microsoft SQL Server, PostgreSQL)
• Familiarity with source control systems and CI/CD pipelines
• Ability to contribute to technical design and architectural discussions
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly
• Good organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities
• A collaborative and professional approach to leadership and teamwork

About the Company…

Content Guru is the largest privately owned provider of Customer Experience (CX) and Contact Centre as a Service (CCaaS) in Europe. With modern, vibrant offices in the UK, Germany, Japan, the Netherlands, Portugal, the US, Greece, and Australia, our award‑winning cloud technology powers mission‑critical services for some of the world’s biggest organisations.

Our goal is to enhance the way the world communicates, enabling seamless interactions across voice, video, chat, email, and more. We exist to make engagement easy – over any channel, anytime, anywhere.

We are an equal opportunities employer and consider all qualified applicants regardless of race, gender, religion, orientation, disability, or any other protected characteristic. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where individuals can thrive and grow.