Software Manager

Elastic; Old Woking; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in the UK is seeking a Software Engineering Manager to guide a software team through projects while engaging in hands-on development. The ideal candidate will design applications, develop code in multiple languages, and mentor engineers. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential for driving project success.

Qualifications

• Solid hands-on software engineering experience.
• Comfort in Linux environments with basic electronics understanding.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset.

Responsibilities

• Designing architecture & building desktop applications.
• Developing C, Pascal, Java, and Python code, mainly in Linux.
• Creating user-friendly GUIs.
• Mentoring a talented team of engineers.
• Owning projects end-to-end keeping delivery sharp and on time.

Skills

Software development

Team leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Job description

Overview

We\'ve partnered exclusively with a key client who is looking for a Software Engineering Manager who is equally excited about writing code and leading people. If you want to spend time getting stuck into projects and with hands-on development as well as leading a growing software team through guiding projects and mentorship, this could be your next opportunity.

Responsibilities

• Designing architecture & building desktop applications
• Developing C, Pascal, Java, and Python code, mainly in Linux
• Creating user-friendly GUIs
• Testing, validating, and refining to ensure everything works as expected
• Mentoring a talented team of engineers
• Owning projects end-to-end keeping delivery sharp and on time
• Being the go-to link between engineering, manufacturing, and commercial teams
• Using customer feedback to shape future products
• Engagement with key clients concerning the overall progress of Software development projects

Qualifications

• Solid hands-on software engineering experience.
• Comfort in Linux environments + an understanding of basic electronics.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset.