Software Engineering Manager – Insurance, C# /Azure | London, UK | Hybrid

McCabe & Barton; London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading specialist insurer seeks a Software Engineering Manager to oversee the development of critical systems using C# and Azure. The ideal candidate will lead a cross-functional team, ensuring alignment of technical solutions with business goals. With significant experience in software engineering and agile practices, this is an impactful leadership role in a competitive market.

Qualifications

• 10-15 years in C# software engineering and leadership.
• Strong background in Agile and hybrid delivery models.
• Experience in London Market insurance is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Own the strategic vision and roadmap for all products.
• Lead the software engineering lifecycle from planning to delivery.
• Manage teams and oversee budgets and resource planning.

Skills

C#

Agile

Leadership

Stakeholder Engagement

Cloud Systems

Data Technologies

Tools

SQL

NoSQL

ReactJS

HTML/CSS

Job description

Software Engineering Manager – Insurance, C# /Azure

McCabe & Barton London, United Kingdom Apply now Posted 3 days ago Hybrid Job Permanent Competitive

Software Engineering Manager – Insurance, C# /Azure

McCabe & Barton London, United Kingdom Apply now

Location: London EC3 (Hybrid – 3 days per week in-office)

Type: Permanent / Full-time

We are partnering with our client – a leading specialist insurer – for an Engineering Manager with London Market experience to lead the development and delivery of business-critical systems and solutions using Microsoft (C# /Azure) stack

The successful applicant can expect to lead a team of cross-functional team of between 20-30 software engineers, QA specialists, and analysts, taking ownership of product development, delivery, and support. This is a high-impact role requiring both strategic leadership and hands-on technical oversight across multiple platforms, projects, and stakeholders. You will not be expected to write code day-to-day but will need to be comfortable reviewing C# code

Key Responsibilities

• Own the strategic vision and roadmap for all products in your domain
• Lead the software engineering lifecycle from planning through to delivery and support
• Ensure solutions align with business goals and regulatory requirements
• Manage teams across software engineering, QA, and business systems analysis
• Oversee budgets, resource planning, vendor relationships, and delivery KPIs
• Support continuous improvement, Agile practices, and adoption of modern technologies
• 10–15 years in C# software engineering, architecture, and delivery leadership
• Strong background in Agile and hybrid delivery models
• Excellent understanding of modern software development practices and tools
• Experience in London Market insurance or reinsurance highly desirable
• Skilled in stakeholder engagement, budgeting, and cross-team collaboration
• Technical expertise across data (SQL/NoSQL), cloud systems, and front-end (ReactJS, HTML/CSS) technologies

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