Technical Software Engineering Manager (Java)

ZipRecruiter; Manchester; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a flagship tech organization that is shaping the future of its sector as a Technical Software Engineering Manager. You will lead a talented team of Java engineers, driving project delivery and fostering a high-performance culture. This innovative firm values clean code and empowers its engineers to build with purpose. With a focus on collaboration and continuous improvement, you will have the opportunity to influence the product roadmap and shape the future of the company. If you are passionate about technology and leadership, this role offers a unique chance to make a significant impact.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Remote-friendly culture

Wellness stipends

Learning stipends

Ownership over product roadmap

Qualifications

• 3+ years managing or leading software engineering teams.
• 8+ years coding experience in Java and JVM-based systems.
• Solid background in system design and cloud architectures.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of backend engineers primarily in Java.
• Drive design and architecture decisions for scalable systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful features.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

Hibernate

System Design

Distributed Systems

Cloud Architectures

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

Job Description

About Them

This flagship tech organisation is shaping the future of its highly valuable sector. Their platform is built on cutting-edge technologies, and they are scaling rapidly. They believe in clean code, strong ownership, and empowering their engineers to build with purpose. They are currently seeking a Technical Software Engineering Manager with deep Java expertise to lead one of their core development teams.

The Role

As a Technical Software Engineering Manager, you will split your time between hands-on technical leadership and people management. You will lead a team of talented Java engineers, drive project delivery, shape technical direction, and foster a high-performance engineering culture.

What You'll Do

• Lead, mentor, and grow a team of backend engineers primarily working in Java (Spring Boot, Hibernate, etc.)
• Drive design and architecture decisions for scalable, secure, and high-performance systems
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Product, Design, and DevOps teams to deliver impactful features
• Conduct code reviews, establish coding standards, and promote engineering best practices
• Own the hiring process for your team and help attract top talent
• Continuously improve team workflows and development processes
• Remain hands-on with coding when necessary, especially in system-critical components

What They're Looking For

• Proven experience managing or leading software engineering teams (3+ years)
• Strong expertise in Java and JVM-based systems (8+ years coding experience)
• Solid background in system design, distributed systems, and cloud architectures (AWS/Azure/GCP)
• Passion for clean code, testing, and performance optimization
• Excellent communication, leadership, and decision-making skills
• An innovative mindset, with problem-solving and continuous improvement focus

Bonus Points For

• Experience with microservices architecture and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
• Background in agile methodologies and delivery management
• Contributions to open-source Java libraries or frameworks

Why Join Them?

• Work with talented, passionate engineers
• Ownership and influence over the product roadmap
• Flexible working hours and a remote-friendly culture
• Wellness and learning stipends
• Opportunity to shape a growing tech company at a pivotal stage

InterQuest Group is acting as an employment agency for this vacancy. InterQuest Group is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all qualified persons regardless of race, religion, belief, marital status, maternity, sex, or disability. Please inform us if you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process.