Software Engineering Manager

Adria Solutions Ltd; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Manchester is seeking a Software Engineering Manager to lead and inspire high-performing teams. You will focus on people and culture while driving engineering excellence through modern practices. The role offers clear progression into senior leadership, hybrid working flexibility, and a creative workplace culture filled with innovation and collaboration.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

Wellbeing support

Career development resources

Regular socials

Qualifications

• Proven engineering leader from a tech-focused environment.
• Hands-off approach with strong technical grounding.
• Experience in modern software delivery approaches.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire high-performing engineering teams.
• Drive engineering excellence through modern practices.
• Collaborate with product and business leaders.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Agile methodologies

DevOps practices

Coaching and mentoring

Job description

Overview

Software Engineering Manager

Our client is building secure, scalable, and user-focused digital platforms that make a real difference. Innovation, collaboration, and energy are at the heart of how we work. Our client is packed with talented engineers and creative thinkers who thrive in a supportive, ambitious environment.

We re proud of what we ve achieved so far-but we re just getting started.

The Role

We re looking for a Software Engineering Manager who can bring energy, passion, and excellent communication skills to inspire and guide our engineering teams.

This is a hands-off leadership role focused on people, culture, and delivery rather than day-to-day coding. You ll empower engineers, influence technical direction, and partner with senior stakeholders to shape the future of our platforms.

The role is also a springboard into Head of Engineering, so if you re ambitious, visionary, and eager to step into senior leadership, this is the perfect opportunity.

What You ll Do

• Lead and inspire high-performing engineering teams.
• Communicate with clarity and confidence across technical and non-technical audiences.
• Drive engineering excellence through modern practices (Agile, DevOps, automation, CI/CD).
• Collaborate with product and business leaders to align technology with strategic goals.
• Foster a culture of energy, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Coach and mentor senior engineers and tech leads to grow future leaders

About You

• A proven engineering leader from a tech-focused environment.
• Excellent communicator able to engage and influence at every level.
• Hands-off but with a strong technical grounding to guide teams effectively.
• Energetic, positive, and passionate about empowering others.
• Experienced in modern software delivery approaches and agile environments.
• Ambitious, with a clear desire to step into a Head of Engineering role.

What We Offer

• A clear progression pathway into senior leadership.
• Hybrid working flexibility to suit your lifestyle.
• Company pension scheme.
• Wellbeing support, perks, and career development resources.
• A creative, collaborative workplace with regular socials and a culture that thrives on energy and innovation.

If you re an energetic, inspiring leader with excellent communication skills who s ready to take engineering teams (and your own career) to the next level, we d love to hear from you.