Software Engineering Manager

Ion recruitment; Scotland; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology company in Central Scotland is seeking a Software Engineering Manager to lead their expansion efforts. This hybrid role includes defining the technical roadmap and ensuring the quality of software projects. Ideal candidates have over 10 years in software engineering and experience in SaaS, along with strong leadership skills. If you're an innovator ready to make an impact, we encourage you to apply.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of software engineering experience with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
• Demonstrated success in delivering SaaS applications.
• Strong leadership, communication, and mentoring capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with stakeholders to define the technical roadmap.
• Oversee sprint planning and delivery processes.
• Provide technical contributions as necessary.

Skills

Software engineering experience

Leadership capabilities

Agile methodologies

Cloud and DevOps tools

Modern web technology stacks

SaaS applications

Tools

AWS

Docker

Jenkins

Job description

Software Engineering Manager

Location: Central Scotland (Hybrid role with 1 to 2 days in the office).

VISA status: Applicant MUST be based within easy commute of Glasgow or Edinburgh (central Scotland) and be UK citizens or not requiring sponsorship.

Reporting To: VP of Engineering

Keys areas to the role: AI, SaaS, AWS/Cloud, Web Technology, hands on software development. Team leadership.

Position Overview

We are excited to announce an opportunity with a company you that is truly one you will speak about for a Software Engineering Manager, a key role in a client s upcoming expansion into Central Scotland. Already established in the US, our client is looking to make the first key hire in Q1 2026 and build a team in central Scotland.

As our client embarks on this exciting journey, they seek an experienced professional to help shape their engineering team. This hybrid position will involve close collaboration with the VP of Engineering to outline the technical roadmap while ensuring the delivery, execution, and quality of software projects. The successful candidate will also play a significant role in hands‑on platform development.

The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in nurturing small software teams within mission-driven environments. Our client is looking for a hands‑on leader who flourishes in early‑stage and growth contexts someone who can mentor and coach engineers, establish effective development practices, and contribute technically to projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with product management and leadership stakeholders to define the technical roadmap, addressing AI, DevOps, and Infrastructure needs while managing technical debt and prioritizing engineering enhancements alongside new feature development.
• Oversee sprint planning, backlog prioritization, and delivery processes that emphasize speed, quality, and sustainability.
• Provide technical contributions as necessary, contributing to design reviews, architecture decisions, and coding efforts.
• Define and implement engineering practices, coding standards, and quality benchmarks tailored to a growing SaaS company.
• Work closely with key stakeholders to translate business requirements into effective technical solutions.
• Advocate for and establish engineering best practices, including agile methodologies, automated testing, and CI/CD processes.
• Assist in recruiting and onboarding new engineering talent as the team expands.
• Foster a collaborative, accountable, and innovative culture within the growing engineering organization.

Skills & Qualifications

Required:

• 10+ years of software engineering experience, with at least 2 years in a leadership role (team lead, tech lead, or manager).
• Demonstrated success in delivering SaaS applications.
• Modern web technology stacks (e.g., React, Node.js, Go, Python, PostgreSQL)
• APIs and communication protocols (REST, WebSockets, MQTT)
• Cloud and DevOps tools (AWS services such as Lambda, ECS, S3, RDS, along with Docker, Terraform, GitHub, Jenkins, etc.)
• Comfort in working within small teams, effectively balancing hands‑on contributions with managerial duties.
• Experienced in agile development, CI/CD, and automated testing methodologies.
• Strong leadership, communication, and mentoring capabilities.

Preferred:

• Experience in scaling teams within high‑growth environments.
• Familiarity with AWS cloud services and distributed, cloud‑native architectures.
• Background in mission‑critical applications.
• Exposure to video streaming, real‑time data processing, or computer vision technologies.

If you are an innovative leader based in Central Scotland, ready to make a significant impact in a growing organisation, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.