Software Engineering Manager

SoCode Recruitment; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SoCode Recruitment is assisting a growing SaaS business in Milton Keynes to recruit an experienced Software Engineering Manager to lead its development function. You will oversee an engineering team of around 10 developers, shaping technical direction and driving delivery across web applications and cloud infrastructure.

This leadership role offers genuine influence over technology strategy and engineering standards, with a hands-off approach and a focus on people development, modern practices,

Qualifications

• Experience leading a team of software developers.
• Background in building web applications and services.
• Strong knowledge of software delivery best practices and SDLC processes.
• Experience improving engineering processes and driving technical standards.
• Excellent stakeholder management with senior leadership.
• Interest in AI-assisted software development and modern engineering practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop an engineering team of ~10 developers in a SaaS environment.
• Shape technical direction and oversee software delivery, cloud infrastructure and engineering standards.
• Drive improvements in engineering processes and practices across the function.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to align technology strategy with business goals.

Skills

Team management

Web development

SDLC

Engineering processes

Stakeholder management

AI in software

Job description

Location: Milton Keynes – hybrid working

Lead the future of engineering in a growing SaaS business

We're working with an established and growing software company in Milton Keynes as the look to bring an experienced Software Engineering Manager to lead its development function.

This is a strategic leadership position where you'll oversee an engineering team of around 10 developers, shape technical direction, improve engineering processes, and play a key role in the company's next phase of growth. This is a hands-off position & you'll have genuine influence over technology strategy while driving improvements across software delivery, cloud infrastructure and engineering standards.

If you're passionate about developing people, building high-performing teams and embracing modern software engineering practices—including AI-assisted development—this is an opportunity to make a lasting impact.

Key experience we’re seeking

• Experience of managing a team of 5+ Software Developers
• Background in Web Development
• Strong knowledge of software delivery best practices and SDLC
• Experience improving engineering processes and driving technical standards
• Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to work closely with senior leadership
• An interest in AI-assisted software development and modern engineering practices