Software Engineering Manager

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

Job summary

A fast-growing professional services firm is seeking a Software Engineering Manager. In this remote-first role, you'll lead the engineering and test function, own the application architecture, and shape the digital strategy. Candidates should have a strong background in .NET/C#, experience leading teams, and excellent communication skills. Occasional office presence in West Yorkshire is required.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading teams building scalable platforms.
• Strong understanding of cloud-native design.
• Ability to communicate effectively with both engineers and executives.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full engineering & test function.
• Own application architecture and solution design.
• Shape a digital Centre of Excellence and tech product strategy.

Skills

Solid background in .NET/C#

Understanding of front-end tech (React/Angular)

Leading software & QA teams

CI/CD and test automation

Clear communication

Tools

Azure

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 want someone by their side who's ready to modernise platforms and bring fresh ideas to the table.

What’s exciting about this one?

• You'll lead the full engineering & test function; with a squad of capable devs 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; but you'll need the hands on engineering skills to back it up.
• If you've been looking for the kind of 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!
• UK-based, remote-first with occasional team meetups in West Yorkshire.

What you'll need:

• Solid background in .NET/C# engineering: you've likely 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 execs
• Experience managing legacy systems & a passion for building something better

Want to know more?

Drop me a message or apply direct - happy to run you through the scope.