Software Engineering Manager

BBC Group and Public Services; London; Hybrid; GBP 89,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Software Engineering Manager to lead talented teams in delivering innovative solutions for their global audience. This hybrid role involves technical oversight, team development, and strategic planning to ensure high-quality project delivery. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in managing distributed systems and fostering a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Flexible 35-hour working week

26 days holiday plus additional days

Parental leave up to a year

Defined contribution pension scheme

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience with designing and scaling distributed systems.
• Hands-on coding experience.
• Experience managing performance and resolving conflicts.

Responsibilities

• Lead teams in delivering scalable solutions for bbc.com.
• Guide team in building and maintaining robust systems.
• Align team objectives with company goals.

Skills

Agile methodologies

Leadership

Data-driven decision-making

Education

Degree in Computer Science

Job description

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Software Engineering Manager

Permanent - Full Time

London, GB, W12 7FA

Job Closing Date: 30/05/2025

THE ROLE

Job Reference: 20683
Band: E
Salary: £89,800 - £112,250 depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience. Plus London Weighting Allowance £5,319 and 15% bonus. The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights.
Location – London, TVC, This is a hybrid role and the successful candidate will balance office working with home working.

ABOUT BBC STUDIOS

BBC Studios is a world-renowned content studio and channels & streaming business, powered by British creativity, with a reach that touches audiences in every corner of the globe.

We work with outstanding creative talent who are responsible for platform-defining shows from Strictly Come Dancing to Bluey, Prehistoric Planet to Planet Earth III.

The range and quality of our content is unsurpassed, creating critical and commercial successes and global phenomena.

From BAFTAs to RTS Awards, BBC Studios is Britain’s most awarded production company and the only producer with three of the top ten shows on IMDB; we’re the home of bbc.com, the widest-read English language news website in the world; and the UK’s largest distributor of British content

This position is for the bbc.com worldwide team who create solutions and content for our non-UK audience. The solution is currently provided by 3 teams, one managing the front-end, one the content management system and tooling, and a third taking care of the remainder of the back-end systems. We are currently in the process of going through a transformation to adopt better agile and engineering practices, however, we are always curious and looking to improve both ourselves and our processes/tooling/etc. The team pride themselves on being friendly, open, honest, and supportive, The bbc.com team is part of the wider Studios Product Group which takes care of many well known BBC brands and how their content is managed and distributed.

THE ROLE

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Engineering Manager to lead several teams of talented engineers in delivering high-impact, scalable, and innovative solutions for bbc.com. This role is crucial to driving the technical direction, team development, and successful delivery of projects that align with our company’s goals and values. As an Engineering Manager, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams, balance technical depth with leadership acumen, and foster a culture of excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Team Leadership and Development

• Responsible for recruitment, onboarding, and retain top engineering talent.
• Provide mentorship and career development for team members, fostering a growth-oriented environment.
• Setting clear expectations and manage performance to ensure accountability and high standards.

Technical Oversight

• Guide the team in architecting, building, and maintaining robust, scalable systems.
• Conduct code reviews and provide technical feedback when needed.
• Ensure adherence to best practices in software engineering, including coding standards, testing, and documentation.

Strategic Planning and Execution

• Align team objectives with company goals and business priorities.
• Develop and execute project plans, balancing feature delivery, technical debt, and team capacity.
• Identify, mitigate, and communicate risks to ensure timely and high-quality project delivery.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Product Managers, Designers, and other stakeholders to ensure well-defined requirements and deliver impactful solutions.
• Drive alignment and build consensus across different functions and teams.

Organisational Influence

• Advocate for and implement technical and organisational improvements.
• Collaborate with peers and leaders to drive cross-team initiatives.
• Contribute to shaping the engineering culture, promoting inclusivity, collaboration, and innovation.
  

WHAT DOES IT TAKE?

KEY CRITERIA

• Proven experience with designing and scaling distributed systems.
• Hands-on coding experience and the ability to contribute or guide technically when necessary.
• Experience managing performance, resolving conflicts, and fostering team alignment.
• Expertise in Agile methodologies and managing iterative development processes.
• Experience driving data-driven decision-making and measuring success through metrics and KPIs.
• Leadership experience in mentoring, developing, and retaining top engineering talent.
• Strong foundation in computer programming principles, including data structures, algorithms, design patterns, and system design.

DESIRABLE CRITERIA;

• Previous experience as an Engineering Manager or similar leadership role.
• Experience working with large-scale, consumer-facing systems.
• Demonstrated track record of driving organisational change and innovation.
  

LIFE AT BBC STUDIOS

We don’t focus simply on what we do – we also care how we do it. Our values and the way we behave are important to us. Please make sure you’ve read about our values and behaviours here.

The BBC is committed to building a culturally diverse workforce, that represents the audiences we serve, and encourages applications from candidates from any background, especially people from diverse communities. Equity of opportunity is important to us, and we endeavour to make our processes equal, fair and meritocratic for everybody. More information on our D&I plan can be found here .

BBC Studios puts sustainability at the heart of everything we do both onscreen and offscreen, including delivering against the BBC Group’s science-based Net Zero targets. More information on sustainability at BBC Studios can be found here.

We are proud to share that we are a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer and if you require any reasonable adjustments in order to apply please contact us on [e-mail].

WHAT YOU WILL GAIN FROM WORKING AT BBC STUDIOS

• We offer a competitive salary package
• Flexible 35-hour working week for work-life balance
• 26 days holiday (plus an additional day which is a Corporation Day) with the option to buy an extra 5 days
• Parental leave for new parents, regardless of gender, of up to a year with 18 weeks fully paid
• A defined contribution pension scheme with employer contributions up to 10%; and life assurance (at 4 times annual salary), eligibility for discounted dental, health care, gym and much more through salary sacrifice
• Excellent career progression – access to courses, webinars, workshops and the opportunity to work in different areas of the organisation
  

NEXT STEPS

We appreciate your interest in this position and understand how important this opportunity is to you. Due to the high volume of interest we may need to close the application period earlier than anticipated. This step is necessary to ensure we can provide a high level of attention and service to all applicants. Thank you for your understanding.

Please note: If you were to be offered this role, the BBC will conduct Employment screening checks which include Reference checks; Eligibility to work checks; and if applicable to the role, Safeguarding and Adverse media/Social media checks. Any offer made is conditional on these checks being satisfactory.

DISCLAIMER

This job description is a written statement of the essential characteristics of the job, with its principal accountabilities, incorporating a note of the skills, knowledge and experience required for a satisfactory level of performance. This is not intended to be a complete, detailed account of all aspects of the duties involved.

BBC Group and Public Services, Broadcasting House, Portland Place, London, United Kingdom, W1A 1AA. BBC Studios Distribution Limited, company no: 01420028, registered address: 1 Television Centre, 101 Wood Lane, London, United Kingdom W12 7FA.