Software Engineering Manager

Xpertise Recruitment; Durkar; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing professional services firm is seeking a Software Engineering Manager to lead their engineering team. This remote-first role requires strong .NET/C# skills, experience in cloud-native design, and a passion for enhancing engineering culture. You'll own application architecture and play a pivotal role in shaping the tech product strategy. Ideal candidates will have a proven history in leading software teams and effective communication skills.

Qualifications

• Solid background in .NET/C# engineering with team leadership experience.
• Strong understanding of modern front-end technologies like React or Angular.
• Experience managing software and QA teams in a CI/CD environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience with legacy systems and a desire to innovate.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full engineering and testing function.
• Own application architecture and solution design.
• Shape the digital Centre of Excellence and tech product strategy.
• Foster a people-focused engineering culture.

Skills

Leadership in software engineering

.NET/C#

React/Angular

Cloud-native design

CI/CD and test automation

Clear communication

Job description

Overview

Software Engineering Manager - £80,000 - £90,000 | REMOTE-FIRST with occasional office time in West Yorkshire

A fast growing professional services firm requires a Software Engineering Manager on a permanent basis. You'll sit on the tech leadership team, reporting directly into a Director and will be expected to modernise platforms and bring fresh ideas to the table.

What's exciting about this role

• You'll lead the full engineering & test function with a squad of capable developers across .NET, Azure, and modern frontend
• You'll own application architecture and solution design end to end
• You'll play a key role in shaping a digital Centre of Excellence and tech product strategy
• This is a strategic, people-focussed leadership opportunity; you'll need hands-on engineering skills to back it up
• If you've been looking for a role where you can shape the future of engineering culture and build something meaningful with a leadership team that actually listens, this could be it

Location note: UK-based, remote-first with occasional team meetups in West Yorkshire.

What you'll need

• Solid background in .NET/C# engineering; you'll likely have led teams building scalable platforms
• Strong understanding of front-end tech (React/Angular), cloud-native design and Azure
• Proven experience leading software & QA teams with a culture of CI/CD, test automation and modern practices
• Sharp thinking, clear communication, and the ability to speak to both engineers and executives
• Experience managing legacy systems & a passion for building something better

Want to know more?

Drop me a message or apply directly — happy to run you through the scope.