Engineering Manager

Huxley; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Huxley is seeking a Software Engineering Manager for the Amsterdam area. You will lead multiple autonomous engineering teams, shaping the technology strategy and guiding delivery across product and architecture stakeholders.

You will foster collaboration, develop talent, and modernize legacy platforms into scalable cloud-native solutions, ensuring high-quality software and continuous improvement in a global, hybrid setting.

Qualifications

• Experience managing multiple Agile software development teams.
• Strong background in software engineering and modern development practices.
• Proven people leadership and line management experience.
• Track record of building and developing high-performing teams.
• Experience working in complex, international environments.
• Knowledge of cloud-native technologies, SaaS platforms, and scalable architectures.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop multiple software engineering teams.
• Create an environment where engineers can grow and perform at their best.
• Drive agile delivery and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with Product and Architecture stakeholders on long-term technology strategy.
• Support modernization and simplification of legacy platforms.
• Improve team velocity, delivery quality, and engineering excellence.

Skills

People leadership

Agile leadership

Software engineering

Stakeholder management

Cloud-native architectures

SaaS platforms

International experience

Job description

Software Engineering Manager | Amsterdam Area | Hybrid

Are you a people-focused technology leader who thrives on building high-performing engineering teams and delivering scalable digital products? We are partnering with a well-established international retail and e-commerce organization undergoing an exciting digital transformation and looking for a Software Engineering Manager to help drive the next phase of growth.

The Role

As Software Engineering Manager, you will lead multiple autonomous engineering teams, enabling them to deliver high-quality software solutions while fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.

You will work closely with Product, Architecture, and Engineering leadership to shape technology strategy, improve delivery performance, and support the evolution of legacy systems into scalable cloud-based solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop multiple software engineering teams
• Create an environment where engineers can grow and perform at their best
• Drive agile delivery and continuous improvement initiatives
• Collaborate with Product and Architecture stakeholders on long-term technology strategy
• Support modernization and simplification of legacy platforms
• Improve team velocity, delivery quality, and engineering excellence
• Recruit and retain top engineering talent

What We're Looking For

• Experience managing multiple Agile software development teams
• Strong background in software engineering and modern development practices
• Proven people leadership and line management experience
• Track record of building and developing high-performing teams
• Experience working in complex, international environments
• Knowledge of cloud-native technologies, SaaS platforms, and scalable architectures
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to shape the engineering organization of a global business
• Significant influence on technology strategy and transformation initiatives
• Collaborative international environment
• Long-term career growth opportunities
• Competitive compensation package

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