Software Engineering Manager

Spendesk; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible on-site and remote policy

Latest Apple equipment

Moka.care access

Office snacks

Positive team to work with

Health insurance and wellness benefits

Job summary

Spendesk is seeking a Software Engineering Manager to lead a cross‑functional team of engineers, partnering with Product Manager and Product Designer to define priorities and deliver high‑quality software.

You will drive team growth and engagement, mentor engineers, participate in architecture decisions, code reviews, and ensure delivery against KPIs and SLOs while upholding Spendesk values.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading software engineering teams.
• Strong collaboration with product and design.
• Excellent people management and performance development.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and coordinate a team of software engineers.
• Oversee planning, execution, and delivery of technical projects.
• Define priorities with Product Manager and Product Designer.
• Review architecture and enforce code quality and security.
• Facilitate cross‑department communication and recruitment.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Project delivery

Technical guidance

Collaboration

Recruitment

Job description

As a Software Engineering Manager you are part of our Product, Design, and Engineering organization. You will be responsible for a team of software engineers, collaborating closely with a Product Manager and Product Designer.

You will drive your team’s objectives and ensure delivery against clear KPIs and defined SLOs. You will be responsible for the growth and engagement of your team members, supporting their career development, performance management, and recognition through promotions and development plans.

You will be technically involved – contributing to software architecture, troubleshooting, code reviews, and supporting your team in non-critical technical initiatives.

The Engineering Manager is expected to demonstrate leadership, initiative, and a strong commitment to the company's values and objectives.

Responsibilities

• Leadership & Mentoring:
  • Lead, mentor, and coordinate a team of software engineers.
  • Provide regular feedback and support for career development.
  • Foster a culture of continuous learning and technical excellence.
• Project Delivery:
  • Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of technical projects.
  • Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and with high quality.
  • Collaborate closely with a Product Manager and Product designer and other stakeholders to define priorities and requirements.
• Technical Guidance:
  • Guide architectural and design decisions within the team.
  • Review code and enforce best practices for code quality, testing, and security.
  • Promote the adoption of modern technologies and methodologies.
• Collaboration & Communication:
  • Act as a key point of contact between your team and other departments.
  • Facilitate effective communication within the team and across the organization.
  • Participate in recruitment and onboarding of new engineers.

Benefits

• Flexible on‑site and remote policy
• Latest Apple equipment – the tools you need to excel
• Access to Moka.care – for emotional and mental health wellbeing
• Great office snacks – to fuel your day
• A positive team to work with daily
• Location‑specific benefits tailored to each market, including health insurance, wellness allowances, commuter support, meal vouchers, and gym memberships

Diversity & Inclusion

At Spendesk, we’re committed to fostering an environment where all differences are encouraged, supported and celebrated. We’re building our culture for everyone, with everyone. Our goal is to attract and build a diverse, equal and inclusive team, where everyone feels welcome and we truly embrace and encourage people from all backgrounds to apply.