Software Engineering Manager

ZipRecruiter; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A rapidly growing company is seeking a Software Engineering Manager to lead high-performing teams and drive innovation in Manchester. This hybrid role involves setting technical direction and influencing strategic roadmaps while ensuring systems are resilient and scalable. If you're passionate about leadership and results, this is your chance to make a significant impact.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Strong commitment to work-life balance

Zero-politics culture

Qualifications

• Proven leadership across multiple software teams and managers.
• Strong technical background in systems integration and software delivery.
• Experience across full software development life cycle.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple high-performing teams of engineers.
• Set technical direction and drive delivery.
• Influence strategic roadmaps and foster innovation.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Systems Integration

Stakeholder Management

Strategic Thinking

Job description

Job Description

Software Engineering Manager

Hybrid – Manchester 2/3 days per week

Join a rapidly growing company at an exciting stage of transformation, where we're looking for a hands-off technical leader to shape and drive innovation. You’ll lead multiple high-performing teams of multi-skilled engineers, building cutting-edge digital consumer products using modern, complex, and scalable technologies.

You'll play a pivotal role in setting technical direction, driving delivery, and growing team leaders and engineers across a dynamic and fast-paced environment. This is a unique opportunity to influence strategic roadmaps, foster innovation, and work with cutting-edge technologies at scale.

What you’ll bring:

• Proven leadership across multiple software teams and managers
• Strong technical background in systems integration and software delivery
• Experience across full software development life cycle—from concept through design, development, testing, deployment, and ongoing owners
• Ensure systems are resilient, scalable, and deliver an exceptional user experience for both consumers and internal teams.
• Ability to coach, mentor, and inspire engineers and leaders
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Strategic mindset with a hands-on approach to execution and improvement

• What’s in it for you:

  • Influence high-scale, business-critical integrations
  • Work with a passionate, skilled team in a zero-politics culture
  • Hybrid working and a strong commitment to work-life balance
  • High standards working for a company with plans and ambitions

  If you’re a strategic thinker with a passion for leading people and driving results—this is your chance to make a real impact.