Software Engineering Manager - Frontend

Ocho People; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Belfast is seeking a Frontend Engineering Manager to lead a talented engineering team. You will drive innovation in developing high-quality web applications and empower engineers to excel in their craft. The position offers a market-leading salary, a 15% annual bonus, and a flexible hybrid work environment with a strong focus on work-life balance.

Benefits

Market-leading salary

15% annual bonus

Flexible hybrid working

Strong work-life balance

Collaborative team culture

Qualifications

• 8+ years of software engineering experience, including 2+ years in a technical leadership or management role.
• Strong knowledge of modern frontend technologies such as React, TypeScript, and Next.js.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and cloud environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead a high-performing team focused on creating web applications.
• Empower engineers to deliver exceptional user experiences.
• Work closely with product and design teams to set technical direction.

Skills

Software engineering experience

Technical leadership

Modern frontend technologies (React, TypeScript, Next.js)

Frontend architecture

CI/CD pipelines

Excellent communication

Tools

AWS

Kubernetes

Job description

Frontend Software Engineering Manager - Join One of NI's Top Development Teams

Do you want to lead one of Northern Ireland's most talented engineering teams?

Work for a company experiencing exceptional growth - with zero redundancies and a reputation for technical excellence.

How about building greenfield products daily with a team that's shaping the future of their industry?

The Role

You’ll join as a Frontend Engineering Manager, leading a high‑performing team focused on creating world‑class web applications.

Your mission? To empower engineers to deliver exceptional user experiences - building scalable, maintainable, and elegant solutions. You’ll work closely with product and design teams to set the technical direction, uphold best practices, and mentor developers to reach their full potential.

You’ll be part of an award‑winning technology company founded by MIT alumni - a strong indicator that innovation and quality are at the heart of everything they do.

What’s In It For You?

• Market‑leading salary
• 15% annual bonus
• Hybrid working - no fixed office days
• Strong focus on work‑life balance
• Collaborative, motivated, and fun team culture

Technical Leadership & Experience

• 8+ years of software engineering experience, including 2+ years in a technical leadership or management role
• Strong knowledge of modern frontend technologies (React, TypeScript, Next.js, etc.)
• Solid understanding of frontend architecture, performance optimisation, and clean code principles
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and cloud environments (AWS / Kubernetes)
• Background in mentoring and developing engineers, fostering a culture of quality and innovation
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

About You

You’ll be a great fit if you:

• Are ready to take the next step in your leadership career
• Thrive in an environment where autonomy and trust are the norm
• Want to help drive innovation in an evolving market
• Are passionate about empowering teams to deliver impactful, user‑focused solutions

What’s It Like to Work Here?

They’ve got one of the best retention rates in Belfast - and it’s no mystery why.

Every engineer is trusted to deliver in a flexible, supportive environment where work‑life balance truly matters. You’ll join a close‑knit team that collaborates, innovates, and celebrates success together.

Interested?

Colin has been recruiting in the NI Tech scene for over 6 years, helping countless professionals take the next step in their careers.

If you’d like to explore this opportunity or discuss how I can support your next move, get in touch today.