Software Engineering Manager

Software Engineering Manager

Salary: Up to £75k

South West

Overview

This role is responsible for building and leading a multidisciplinary software engineering and application support team to execute the Technology, Digital, and Data strategy. The key responsibilities include defining processes, tool sets, standards, and frameworks, managing critical third-party systems and integrations, and developing custom in-house digital solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a multidisciplinary team to provide application support and facilitate integration of business services.
• Establish and maintain processes, tools, and standards for efficient team operations.
• Design and build accessible, robust, and scalable digital solutions in line with corporate strategy, focusing on simplicity and elegance.
• Drive test automation for in-house services.
• Develop and execute a roadmap for systems and services.
• Champion Agile practices across the team and wider business.

Team Leadership & Development

• Foster a high-support, high-challenge environment to drive performance and continuous improvement.
• Align team processes with organizational values and behaviors.
• Collaborate with the management team to support the development and delivery of the operational plan.
• Deputize for the Director when needed.
• Lead the team's professional development, emphasizing efficiency, integrity, and quality.

Qualifications & Experience

• Essential:
• Strong knowledge of systems delivery and support, including both off-the-shelf and custom solutions.
• Expertise in API development/maintenance, Python, Java, or C#.
• Solid understanding of API security, testing (smoke, unit, integration), and secure coding standards.
• Experience with SQL, deployment to public cloud environments, and data encryption.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies (Scrum or Kanban) and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Full driving license (no/minimal endorsements).

Desirable:

• Knowledge of JavaScript, XML, and Test-Driven Development.
• Familiarity with CI/CD, performance testing, and service design.
• Experience in managing multidisciplinary teams and delivering business systems and change.
• Experience with CRM systems and Scrum Master or Delivery Manager roles.

Other Requirements

• Knowledge of third-party Housing Management systems is an advantage.
• Welsh language skills (spoken/written) are a plus.

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