Software Engineering Manager

Ascenti Physio Limited; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health-focused company is seeking a Software Engineering Manager to spearhead their software development efforts in a remote role with required travel. This senior position involves leading a multidisciplinary team, managing the engineering roadmap, and driving innovations in software architecture for clinical and operational services.

Benefits

Flexible working

Vitality at Work membership

Exclusive discounts

Qualifications

• Strong experience in managing software engineering teams.
• Proficiency in software development processes and tools.
• Ability to provide technical direction and mentorship.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a multidisciplinary team of engineers.
• Own the engineering roadmap and ensure alignment with business needs.
• Collaborate with stakeholders on project milestones and updates.

Skills

Agile delivery

Technical leadership

Software architecture

Job description

Location: Remote, United Kingdom - with travel as required

At Ascenti, we help thousands of people every day to elevate their health and live active lives. With over 25 years of experience in the public and private sectors, we’re proud to foster a progressive, values-led workplace where our people thrive.

About the role

We’re looking for a Software Engineering Manager to join our Ascenti Digital team on a permanent, full-time basis. This is a senior, hands-on leadership role at the heart of our digital transformation, responsible for delivering software that powers clinical, operational, and patient-facing services.

You’ll lead a multidisciplinary team of engineers and QA analysts, providing technical direction, coaching, and mentorship while maintaining a strong individual contribution. Working closely with the Chief Technology Officer, you’ll shape the software architecture, own the engineering roadmap, and drive delivery of high-quality, scalable systems across the business.

This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled and collaborative technical leader who’s passionate about agile delivery, engineering excellence, and developing people.

What you’ll be doing

As a Software Engineering Manager, you’ll:

• Manage and mentor the Software Engineering team, fostering a high-performing, delivery-focused culture.
• Own the engineering roadmap and ensure delivery is achievable and aligned to business needs.
• Lead the design, development, and release of new product features and technical improvements.
• Partner with the CTO to define and implement our future software architecture.
• Collaborate with QA to integrate quality assurance and automated testing into workflows.
• Liaise with stakeholders and product teams to agree milestones and provide clear updates.
• Champion agile working and data-driven decision-making within engineering.
• Contribute to innovation and continuous improvement across the digital strategy.
• Act as a subject matter expert in customer-facing conversations where required.
• Support wider transformation and technology initiatives across the group.

Benefits & Culture

We strive to live and breathe our values, underpinned by a passion for what we do and a people-centric approach. Our benefits include flexible working, Vitality at Work membership, exclusive discounts, and more. Learn more at: ascenti.co.uk/benefits