Software Engineering Manager

G-P; Northern Ireland; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global employment platform is seeking a Software Engineering Manager to build and lead teams of engineers. You will provide technical guidance, fostering innovation and collaboration across teams. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in software engineering and a proven track record of strong technical leadership. This remote-first role offers competitive benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Flexible work environment

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience developing enterprise-scale web/cloud-based commercial software products.
• 3+ years leading complex software development projects using Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Experience with integrating external systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on technical leadership in the development team.
• Drive the implementation of development activities as the technical lead.
• Work collaboratively to understand requirements and develop software architecture.

Skills

Software engineering background

Technical leadership

Agile/Scrum methodologies

Java

React

SQL

Cloud technologies

Analytical skills

Education

B.S. in Computer Science or equivalent

Tools

AWS

Acumatica

Salesforce

Camunda

Job description

Overview

United Kingdom - Northern Ireland (Remote-First)

About Us

Our leading SaaS-based Global Employment Platform enables clients to expand into over 180 countries quickly and efficiently, without the complexities of establishing local entities. At G-P, we’re dedicated to breaking down barriers to global business and creating opportunities for everyone, everywhere.

Our diverse, remote-first teams are essential to our success. We empower our Dream Team members with flexibility and resources, fostering an environment where innovation thrives and every contribution is valued and celebrated.

The work you do here will positively impact lives around the world. We stand by our promise: Opportunity Made Possible. In addition to competitive compensation and benefits, we invite you to join us in expanding your skills and helping to reshape the future of work.

At G-P, we assist organizations in building exceptional global teams in days, not months—streamlining the hiring, onboarding, and management process to unlock growth potential for all.

About the position

As a Software Engineering Manager at G-P you will build and lead teams of engineers. You will provide technical and leadership guidance to these teams to build G-P Products in collaboration with Product, Architecture and other functional teams. This role will report to a Director of Software Engineering.

What you'll do

• Provide hands-on technical leadership in the development team.
• Drive the implementation of development activities, both individually and as the technical lead of a small team of developers.
• Work collaboratively with engineering leadership, product owners, and other stakeholders to understand high-level requirements and develop software architecture and design.
• Create and drive the detailed planning, scheduling and execution of development plans to meet business goals and schedules.
• Help define and enforce development practices, including unit tests and code reviews.
• Promote and drive innovation in technologies, processes, and tools.
• Mentor and develop team members

What we’re looking for

• Solid software engineering background, with 10+ years of experience developing enterprise-scale web/cloud-based commercial software products.
• 3+ years of experience leading complex software development projects through all phases of the software development life cycle using Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Proven record of strong technical leadership.
• Strong experience with both back-end and front-end technologies – Java, Spring, Node.js, React, HTML, CSS, REST, GraphQL, SQL, etc.
• Strong knowledge of modern cloud architectures and technologies. Experience with AWS is a plus.
• Experience integrating with external systems. Specific experience integrating with Acumatica and Salesforce is a plus.
• Experience with BPM modeling tools such as Camunda is a plus.
• Solid software engineering fundamentals.
• Experience in a startup or high-growth environment is highly desirable.
• B.S. in Computer Science or equivalent.
• Strong analytical, planning, and organizational skills with an ability to manage competing demands.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Capable of working with ambiguous requirements and minimal direction.
• Take pride in writing well-structured, well-commented, and maintainable code. You’re always thinking of security, performance, and scalability.
• Well respected and acknowledged as an expert by peers.
• Challenge yourself, learn from others, and strive to grow professionally every day.
• Emotionally mature team player with a positive can-do attitude.

Equal Opportunity and Accessibility

G-P is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building and maintaining a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture that celebrates authenticity. We prohibit discrimination and harassment against employees or applicants on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected status. We also provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need an accommodation during the interview process, please contact us at [e-mail].

Note: The remaining questions in this posting are for diversity and compliance purposes and do not affect your application outcome. Completion is voluntary.