Senior Software Engineering Manager

Berkley Group; Cork; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Berkley Group is seeking a Senior Software Development Manager to lead multiple software engineering teams across global locations. You will provide strategic direction for core banking technology, ensure high-quality delivery, and maintain enterprise risk and IT governance standards.

The role emphasizes leadership, architectural oversight, and risk-aware delivery in a hybrid Cork-based environment with a competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (Master's preferred).
• 5+ years hands-on software development experience.
• 5+ years directly managing software engineering teams.
• Strong understanding of financial accounting concepts; experience in investment banking or financial services is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Engineering Leadership: Direct multiple cross-functional development teams across global locations and platforms.
• Project Delivery: End-to-end software delivery on time, within budget and scope with low production defect rates.
• Financial & Resource Planning: Establish budgeting requirements, participate in IT financial planning, estimate project scale, and manage resources.
• Production Support & Incident Management: Oversee P1/P2 triage, mitigate issues, and drive long-term reliability improvements.
• Governance & Compliance: Remediate audit findings within timelines; adhere to SDLC and ITIL standards.
• Team Development: Recruit, mentor, and retain top engineering talent; manage performance and growth.
• Process Improvement: Drive organizational change and quality improvements across engineering units.

Skills

Communication

Project Management

Crisis Management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's in Computer Science or Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

AWS

JBoss/WildFly

IBM MQ

CI/CD

Job description

Job Title: Senior Software Development Manager

Department: Engineering / Banking IT

Permanent: Cork, Hybrid

Salary: €90K-€130K + Benefits

Role Summary

A Senior Manager to provide strategic oversight, leadership, and technical direction across a portfolio of core products and modules within our clients banking technology platform. This position leads multiple software engineering teams in the design, planning, and execution of large-scale initiatives, ensuring alignment with industry standards, operational performance, and enterprise risk requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Engineering Leadership: Direct multiple cross-functional development teams across various global locations and technology platforms. Oversee the overall architecture, design, and resourcing for complex projects.
• Project Delivery: Accountable for end-to-end software delivery-ensuring initiatives are completed on time, within budget, and in scope with low production defect rates.
• Financial & Resource Planning: Establish budgeting requirements, participate in annual IT financial planning, accurately estimate project scale, and manage team resources effectively.
• Production Support & Incident Management: Oversee system triage during P1/P2 incidents. Implement immediate mitigation steps to resolve issues while driving long-term strategic enhancements to ensure zero-downtime reliability.
• Governance & Compliance: Ensure all system audit and risk findings are remediated within mandated timelines. Ensure adherence to SDLC frameworks (Agile/Waterfall) and industry operational standards (e.g., ITIL).
• Team Development: Recruit, mentor, and retain top engineering talent. Actively manage team performance, foster technical growth, and build high-performing teams.
• Process Improvement: Drive organizational change, quality management, and continuous process improvement across cross-functional engineering units.

Qualifications & Requirements

Core Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field (Master's or advanced degree preferred).
• Technical Experience: 5+ years of hands‑on software development experience.
• Management Experience: 5+ years of experience directly managing software engineering teams.
• Industry Knowledge: Solid understanding of financial accounting concepts; experience in investment banking, hedge fund technology, or financial services is strongly preferred.

Desirable Technical Skills

• Cloud Infrastructure (e.g., AWS)
• Application Server Deployments (e.g., JBoss, WildFly)
• Enterprise Messaging Architectures (e.g., IBM MQ)
• CI/CD Pipeline Automation (Cloud and On-Premise)

Professional & Soft Skills

• Communication: Exceptional verbal, written, and executive-level presentation skills; ability to translate complex technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders and business leadership.
• Project Management: Proven ability to manage multiple large-scale assignments simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Crisis Management: Demonstrated poise under pressure with a strong track record of incident resolution and risk mitigation.
• Leadership: Strong accountability, task delegation, conflict management, and employee retention skills.