Software Engineering Manager - AI Innovation

Akkodis; Manchester; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Modis is seeking an experienced software engineering leader to shape the organisation's digital direction, combining hands-on tech with strategic oversight. You will review AI-assisted development, set robust engineering standards, and work with senior stakeholders to drive technology strategy.

Located in Manchester, the role involves modernising systems, improving software processes, and identifying opportunities where technology delivers genuine business value.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in leading software engineering teams.
• Experience reviewing AI-assisted development and architectures.
• Strong understanding of APIs, integration, and cloud platforms.
• Ability to translate technical concepts for senior stakeholders.
• Experience modernising systems and engineering processes.

Responsibilities

• Design and oversee secure, scalable software solutions.
• Review AI-assisted development and ensure code quality.
• Improve engineering processes and technical standards.
• Identify opportunities to automate and streamline processes.
• Bridge between technical teams and senior business leaders.
• Collaborate with IT leadership to shape digital direction.

Skills

Software architecture

Cloud technologies

AI automation

Stakeholder management

Code review

Technical leadership

Job description

Are you an experienced software engineering leader looking to apply your technical expertise on a broader scale?

We're recruiting on behalf of a well-established organisation investing in the future of its technology capability. They're looking for a technically credible leader who can combine hands-on software knowledge with strategic thinking to shape how digital technology, automation and AI are used across the business.

This isn't a role for someone who's moved completely away from technology. You'll need to be comfortable understanding software architecture, reviewing AI-generated code, challenging technical approaches and helping establish robust engineering standards, while also working closely with senior stakeholders to shape the organisation's digital direction.

Working alongside the IT Director, you'll play a key role in modernising systems, improving software processes and identifying opportunities where technology can deliver genuine business value.

What you'll be doing

• Designing and overseeing technical solutions that are secure, scalable and maintainable.
• Reviewing AI-assisted development and ensuring code quality and engineering best practice.
• Improving software development processes, governance and technical standards.
• Identifying opportunities to automate and streamline business processes.
• Working across multiple systems to improve integration, efficiency and the flow of information.
• Acting as the bridge between technical teams and senior business stakeholders, translating complex technical concepts into practical outcomes.

About you

You'll have a strong background in software engineering and have progressed into a technical leadership role, while remaining close enough to technology to make informed technical decisions.

You'll bring experience in several of the following:

• Commercial software development.
• Reviewing and understanding code, including AI-assisted development.
• Software architecture, APIs and systems integration.
• Modern development practices and cloud technologies.
• Driving improvements to engineering processes and technical standards.
• Introducing automation and practical AI solutions.
• Influencing senior stakeholders and helping shape technology strategy.

Above all, we're looking for someone who's equally comfortable discussing software design with developers as they are challenging and influencing senior leaders on the future direction of technology.

Both Modis International Ltd and Modis Europe Ltd are Equal Opportunities Employers.