Software Engineering Manager

Adria Solutions; Stretford; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Clear progression pathway into senior leadership

Hybrid working

Company pension scheme

Wellbeing support

Career development resources

Creative workplace culture

Job summary

A leading digital solutions company located in Stretford is seeking a Software Engineering Manager. This leadership role focuses on inspiring engineering teams and enabling their success, offering a clear progression into senior management. The ideal candidate should possess strong communication skills and a passion for empowering others, with experience in agile methodologies and modern software delivery practices. This position includes hybrid working options along with a supportive company culture.

Qualifications

• Proven engineering leader from a tech-focused environment.
• Excellent communicator, able to engage and influence at every level.
• Experienced in modern software delivery approaches and agile environments.
• Experience with modern software delivery approaches and agile environments.
• Ambitious with a clear pathway to Head of Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire high-performing engineering teams.
• Drive engineering excellence through modern practices.
• Collaborate with product and business leaders.
• Collaborate with product and business leaders to align tech with strategy.
• Foster energy, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Coach senior engineers and tech leads to grow future leaders.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Agile methodologies

DevOps

Coaching

Stakeholder mgmt

Mentoring

Job description

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.

Software Engineering Manager