Software Engineering Manager: Lead & Deliver Solutions

Service Express; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Service Express in London’s North Greenwich area is seeking a Manager, Software Engineering to lead a team of developers and coordinate development and production activities for custom applications and integrations. The role drives analysis, design and implementation of solutions, ensuring on-time, within-scope and on-budget delivery, while collaborating with IT peers, QA and stakeholders.

Strong leadership, communication and organizational skills are essential, with a track record of delivering

Qualifications

• 2+ years management or team lead experience.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Proven ability to influence and drive change.
• Experience in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Manage the development of custom applications and/or integration solutions to serve internal and/or external customers.
• Ensure that the entire development lifecycle operates effectively and is supported by policies, procedures and standards.
• Directly manage assigned employee group with supervision per policies and laws.
• Interviewing, hiring, training, planning, directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Provide input on technical approach and level of effort for new projects to inform PMO and IT steering committee.
• Manage and forecast resource allocation and budget for prioritized projects.
• Collaborate with IT peers and functional teams to achieve business results.
• Collaborate with QA to ensure high-quality solutions are deployed.
• Identify and manage risks and communicate proactively to stakeholders.
• Contribute to overall application landscape and strategy for applying new technology.
• Participate in software selection processes.
• Stay current on new technologies and industry best practices.
• Maintain high level of self-direction and accountability.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Team leadership

Management experience

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Influence and change advocacy

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Computer Science or related degree

Job description

Service Express in London’s North Greenwich area is seeking a Manager, Software Engineering to lead a team of developers and coordinate development and production activities for custom applications and integrations. The role drives analysis, design and implementation of solutions, ensuring on-time, within-scope and on-budget delivery, while collaborating with IT peers, QA and stakeholders.

Strong leadership, communication and organizational skills are essential, with a track record of delivering