Software Engineering Team Lead

Adalta; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech company in Manchester is looking for a Software Development Manager / Team Leader. In this role, you will guide a talented team of developers, ensuring quality delivery and fostering continuous improvement. The position allows flexibility with 2 days on-site and 3 days from home, offering a competitive salary of up to £75,000 plus a 15% bonus. Ideal candidates will have experience in team leadership and the ability to effectively manage multiple delivery streams.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading software development teams and delivering high-quality results.
• Strong ability to manage multiple delivery streams, plan resources, and mitigate risks.
• Skilled in mentoring, knowledge sharing, and supporting the growth of team members.
• Excellent communicator with the ability to engage stakeholders and collaborate across teams.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced environment, able to balance priorities and maintain oversight of delivery.

Responsibilities

• Guide and support a talented team of developers.
• Ensure quality delivery and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
• Align technical solutions with business objectives.

Skills

Leadership in software development

Resource management and planning

Mentoring and knowledge sharing

Stakeholder engagement

Agility in fast-paced environments

Awareness of modern software practices

Job description

Software Development Manager / Team Leader

Location: Manchester

Flexibility: 2 days on-site, 3 days from home

Salary: Up to £75,000 + 15% bonus

Overview

My client is seeking a Software Development Team Leader to guide and support a talented team of developers as they continue to grow and expand internationally. This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a predominantly hands‑off leadership role where your focus will be on people, delivery, and driving best practice rather than day‑to‑day coding.

You’ll be responsible for ensuring quality delivery, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, and aligning technical solutions with business objectives. While the team works with technologies such as C#, Golang, Kafka, SQL, and cloud platforms, your own technical background doesn’t need to align directly with this stack — what matters is your ability to lead effectively, manage delivery, and help the team thrive.

Key Skills and Experience Required

• Proven experience leading software development teams and delivering high‑quality results.
• Strong ability to manage multiple delivery streams, plan resources, and mitigate risks.
• Skilled in mentoring, knowledge sharing, and supporting the growth of team members.
• Excellent communicator with the ability to engage stakeholders and collaborate across teams.
• Comfortable in a fast‑paced environment, able to balance priorities and maintain oversight of delivery.
• Awareness of modern software practices and scalable system design is desirable, but hands‑on experience with the team’s specific tech stack is not essential.

If you’re interested in the above, please apply for the position or contact me directly at [e-mail]