Software Engineering Manager

Morson Edge; Stretford; On-site; GBP 66,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Job summary

Morson Edge in Manchester is seeking an experienced Software Engineering Manager to lead and grow a software team within a fast-moving technology business. You will shape how engineers work, mentor talent, and help deliver a modern digital product environment that meets customer needs.

The role collaborates with product and technology stakeholders, drives engineering strategy, and champions quality, agile practices, and continuous improvement while balancing technical excellence with delivery

Qualifications

• Several years' experience managing software engineering teams.
• Substantial background in software development before moving into leadership.
• Experience leading teams through growth and change.
• Strong technical understanding of modern software engineering principles.
• Experience with complex, customer-facing digital products.
• Ability to understand technical challenges and make sound decisions.
• Proven track record of coaching and developing engineers.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Commercially aware approach balancing quality with delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of software engineers with coaching and technical leadership.
• Create a high-performing engineering culture focused on quality and collaboration.
• Work with Product and technology partners to translate requirements into solutions.
• Contribute to engineering strategy, technical decision-making and long-term plans.
• Support recruitment and growth of the engineering team.
• Champion best practices and raise engineering standards.
• Ensure teams deliver reliable and maintainable software.
• Identify opportunities to improve development efficiency and productivity.
• Communicate with technical and non-technical stakeholders, including senior leadership.
• Encourage pragmatic problem-solving and continuous learning.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching & mentoring

Stakeholder management

Agile methodologies

Software engineering knowledge

Communication

Strategic thinking

Problem solving

Job description

Software Engineering Manager

Manchester | Permanent | Up to £110,000 + Bonus

The Opportunity

A growing technology business is looking for an experienced Software Engineering Manager to join its Manchester-based technology team.

This is a key leadership position, offering the opportunity to influence how engineering teams operate, develop technical talent and contribute to the continued evolution of a successful digital product environment.

You'll be joining an established engineering function with ambitious plans for growth, working alongside product and technology colleagues to deliver high-quality software and continuously improve the way teams build and operate technology.

The Role

As Software Engineering Manager, you will:

• Lead and develop a team of software engineers, providing coaching, mentoring and technical leadership.
• Help create a high-performing engineering culture focused on quality, collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Work closely with Product and other technology stakeholders to turn business requirements into effective technical solutions.
• Contribute to engineering strategy, technical decision-making and long-term development plans.
• Support recruitment and the continued growth of the engineering team.
• Champion effective software development practices and help improve engineering standards.
• Ensure teams have the processes and support required to deliver reliable, maintainable software.
• Help identify opportunities to improve development efficiency and engineering productivity.
• Communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders, including senior leadership.
• Encourage a pragmatic approach to problem-solving, learning from challenges and continuously improving the technology estate.

What I'm Looking For

I'm interested in speaking with Engineering Managers who have a strong technical background and a proven ability to lead and develop software engineering teams.

You should have:

• Several years' experience managing software engineering teams.
• A substantial background in software development before moving into engineering leadership.
• Experience leading teams through growth and organisational change.
• Strong technical understanding of modern software engineering principles.
• Experience working on complex, customer-facing digital products.
• The ability to understand technical challenges and make sound engineering decisions.
• A strong track record of coaching, mentoring and developing engineers.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• A commercially aware approach to engineering, balancing technical quality with delivery and business objectives.
• Experience working within Agile development environments.

The Person

We're looking for someone who is technically credible, commercially minded and genuinely enjoys developing people.

You should be comfortable operating at both strategic and technical levels, able to challenge ideas constructively while empowering engineers to take ownership.

This would suit an Engineering Manager who is looking for a role where they can have a meaningful influence on people, technology and delivery, rather than simply managing day-to-day engineering activity.

What's On Offer?

• Up to £110,000 basic salary
• Bonus
• Manchester-based opportunity
• Permanent position
• Significant opportunity to influence engineering direction
• Leadership role within a growing technology environment
• Opportunity to build and develop a high-performing engineering team
• Confidential Search: Further information about the organisation, product and technology environment will be provided during the recruitment process