Software Engineering Manager

Big Red Recruitment; Shrewsbury; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology recruiter is seeking a Head of Engineering to lead the technical evolution of a fast-growing SaaS platform. This pivotal role involves overseeing a high-performing engineering team, driving modern practices, and ensuring compliance across the platform. Candidates should possess a strong background in SaaS and EdTech, with proven senior leadership experience and technical expertise in modern stacks like .NET and cloud platforms. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays + 2 wellbeing days + Christmas shutdown

Company-contributed pension

Customisable flexible benefits including private healthcare

Qualifications

• Proven experience in senior leadership and engineering, ideally in a SaaS or EdTech environment.
• Hands-on technical knowledge and a track record of building SaaS platforms at scale.
• Ability to balance product priorities with technical integrity.

Responsibilities

• Leading the engineering roadmap for a mission-critical SaaS platform.
• Partnering with Product to deliver scalable, secure, high-performing features.
• Driving modern DevOps and CI/CD practices.
• Mentoring tech leads and developers.
• Promoting security and compliance.

Skills

Senior leadership in engineering

Deep technical understanding of modern stacks: .NET (4.8+), C#

Proficiency in front-end technologies such as JavaScript, AJAX, CSS, and Angular

Strong background in cloud platforms (Azure, AWS)

Passion for Agile delivery, DevOps, CI/CD

Confident communicator

Job description

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Software Engineering Manager, Shrewsbury

Location: Shrewsbury, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 8544e5952e1c

Job Views: 7

Posted: 01.08.2025

Expiry Date: 15.09.2025

Job Description:

• Location: Shrewsbury
• Salary: GBP - GBP per annum
• Start Date: 16/07/2025
• Contract Type: Permanent

JOB ROLE - Head of Engineering

Location: Ludlow (Hybrid)

Salary: £75,000 – £85,000 + bonus + benefits

This is your opportunity to lead the technical evolution of a fast-growing SaaS platform used by over institutions globally. As Head of Engineering, you’ll guide a high-performing engineering team in delivering an AI-first product suite that’s transforming the education and event tech space.

You’ll report into North American Operations, playing a strategic leadership role with full oversight of engineering, delivery, and innovation, leading a small team of developers and technical leads.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Leading the engineering roadmap for a mission-critical SaaS platform in the education and events sector
• Partnering with Product to define and deliver scalable, secure, high-performing features aligned to global strategy
• Driving modern DevOps and CI/CD practices for reliable, test-driven delivery
• Developing and growing an inclusive, collaborative engineering culture grounded in accountability and innovation
• Mentoring tech leads and developers while scaling the platform for North American growth
• Representing the engineering function in stakeholder discussions including clients and partners
• Promoting security, platform resilience, and industry-standard compliance at every layer

Skills:

You’re a strategic engineering leader with hands-on technical know-how and a track record of building SaaS platforms at scale in a product-focused environment. You’ll be confident balancing product priorities with technical integrity and enjoy leading high-trust, agile teams.

Essential experience:

• Senior leadership in engineering, ideally in SaaS or EdTech environment
• Deep technical understanding of modern stacks: .NET (4.8+), C#, WCF, WPF, LINQ, ASP.NET MVC, SQL/ORM
• Proficiency in front-end technologies such as JavaScript, AJAX, CSS, and Angular
• Strong background in cloud platforms (Azure, AWS) and serverless architecture
• Passion for Agile delivery, DevOps, CI/CD, and high-quality release processes
• Confident communicator, able to align teams and influence at executive level

Benefits:

• £75,000–£85,000 salary + performance bonus
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays + 2 wellbeing days + Christmas shutdown
• Company-contributed pension
• Customisable flexible benefits – including private healthcare, life assurance, personal development, and retail discounts