Software Engineering Manager

Lorien; Stretford; Hybrid; GBP 85,500 - 104,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Bonus

Job summary

Lorien in Trafford, Manchester is seeking a Software Engineering Manager to lead and develop its engineering team in a fast-paced e-commerce environment. This hands-on leadership role combines people management, technical direction, and delivery ownership as the business scales.

You will oversee a team of full-stack and backend engineers, drive technical strategy, align with senior stakeholders, and promote best practices across APIs, integrations, and CI/CD in a hybrid setup (4 days in the

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in software engineering.
• 2+ years in engineering team leadership.
• Strong Node.js and backend experience.
• Experience building REST/GraphQL APIs and integrating third-party systems.
• Knowledge of serverless architectures (AWS Lambda).
• Proficiency with MongoDB, PostgreSQL, or BigQuery.
• Experience in retail/e-commerce or high-traffic environments is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of software engineers.
• Own the engineering roadmap and delivery of key projects.
• Drive Agile processes and manage development priorities.
• Provide technical leadership across APIs, integrations, and backend services.
• Oversee integrations with ERP, fulfilment, and third-party platforms.
• Champion code quality, testing, and CI/CD practices.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver scalable technology solutions.

Skills

Node.js

APIs (REST/GraphQL)

Agile delivery

Git

CI/CD

Backend development

Job description

Location: Trafford, Manchester
Salary: Up to £95,000 + Annual Bonus
Working Pattern: Hybrid - 4 Days in the Office

Software Engineering Manager

A rapidly growing retail business is seeking an experienced Software Engineering Manager to lead and develop its engineering team. This is a hands-on leadership role combining people management, technical direction, and delivery ownership within a fast-paced e-commerce environment.

The Role

You’ll lead a team of full-stack and backend engineers responsible for delivering and maintaining e-commerce platforms, integrations, and data systems. Working closely with senior stakeholders, you’ll drive technical strategy, oversee project delivery, and promote engineering best practices across the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of software engineers.
• Own the engineering roadmap and delivery of key projects.
• Drive Agile processes and manage development priorities.
• Provide technical leadership across APIs, integrations, and backend services.
• Oversee integrations with ERP, fulfilment, and third-party platforms.
• Champion best practices around code quality, testing, and CI/CD.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across the business to deliver scalable technology solutions.

About You

• 5+ years' experience in software engineering.
• 2+ years' experience leading or managing engineering teams.
• Strong background with Node.js or similar backend technologies.
• Experience building APIs (REST/GraphQL) and integrating third-party systems.
• Knowledge of serverless architectures (AWS Lambda or equivalent).
• Experience with databases such as MongoDB, PostgreSQL, or BigQuery.
• Strong understanding of Agile delivery, Git, CI/CD, and modern development practices.
• Previous experience within retail, e-commerce, or high-traffic digital environments is highly desirable.

Package

• Salary up to £95,000
• Annual Bonus Scheme

This is an excellent opportunity for a Software Engineering Manager to join a growing retail business in Trafford, Manchester, and play a key role in shaping its technology function and supporting its continued growth.