Software Engineering Manager

Connexin; Kingston upon Hull; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK-based technology firm in Kingston upon Hull is seeking a Software Engineering Manager to oversee technical functions and manage a team of about 10 specialists. Responsibilities include ensuring system quality, leading software changes, and fostering team culture. The ideal candidate will possess strong problem-solving skills, leadership experience, and a degree in Computer Science. Competitive salary based on experience offered.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in leading technical IT teams ideally in software development.
• Experience integrating and supporting high-performing systems.
• Comfortable in a continuous deployment environment (ideally Agile / Scrum).

Responsibilities

• Overseeing technical functions and ensuring system delivery standards.
• Planning and leading software, systems, and data changes.
• Mentoring team members and cultivating a positive team culture.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Strategic thinking

Team leadership

Flexibility

Education

Degree in Computer Science or equivalent

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

About Us

We're on a mission to"Connect the real world with thedigital world to improve lives.To get there, we govern ourselves with a set of simple yet powerful guiding principles:

We believe we make a difference to peoples lives.

We Care About Each Other & Our Customers.

We challenge the Industry.

We deliver on our promises and have fun doing it.

What You'll Be Doing

As Software Engineering Manager, you will oversee a technical function covering elements of; business change, technical architecture, development, quality assurance, project management, in-life technical maintenance and upgrades, to ensure that we are delivering cutting edge and best-in-class systems, integrations and solutions to Connexin and our clients. You will line manage, motivate and coach a team of approximately 10 technical specialists and play a key part in the companys technical strategy and growth.A competitive salary will be offered for this position, depending on experience and can be discussed at interview.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct accountability for team performance and welfare.
• Coordination of technical enquiries, fault reports, and feature requests into the team.
• Planning and leading software, systems and data changes.
• Setting clear expectations and timeframes for team deliverables.
• Ensuring adherence to relevant legislation and policies, in particular Data Protection and security requirements.
• Championing showcases and ensuring adequate documentation.
• Championing retrospectives and continuous improvement activities.
• Collaborating with the People team in hiring and retention.
• Identifying, negotiating and on-boarding third-party resources, and driving them to deliver.
• Cultivating a positive and engaged team culture.
• Leading delivery activities to ensure high standards.
• Inspiring team members to excel.
  
  

Essential Skills & Competencies

• Ability to continually learn new concepts & skills; using the best solutions to solve problems for the business
• A skilled communicator able to interact with people at any level within internal or external organisations and the ability to quickly built rapport
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• A good judge of character able to lead on recruitment and retention for the team
• Must excel at strategic thinking, be open to new perspectives and better ways to do things; and be creative, a visionary, and manage innovation well
• Proven ability to lead and drive complex projects that involve multiple departments and stakeholders through to completion
• Be flexible to support the business
• Confident and resilient
• Self-motivated and driven
• An open, enthusiastic and positive approach
  
  

Essential Experience & Qualifications

• Previous experience of working in and leading technical IT teams ideally software development
• Experience in building, integrating and supporting high-performing systems
• Comfortable using Jira and Confluence
• Experience of working in a continuous deployment environment (ideally Agile / Scrum)
• Educated to degree level in Computer Science, or equivalent
• Leadership training / qualification
  
  

Desirable Qualifications

• Agile methodology qualification
• Project Management qualification
  
  

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