Head of SoftwareEngineering My client, a forward-thinking company, is seeking a visionary Head of SoftwareEngineering to lead and evolve their engineering function. This is a unique opportunity to join a purpose-driven organisation making a genuine impact on people's lives through accessible and inclusive technology solutions. We would also consider exceptional … candidates who have been an Engineering Manager or Principal Software Engineer and are now ready to take the next step into a senior leadership role. If you're a strategic and hands-on tech leader ready to drive innovation, challenge the status quo, and shape the future of digital platforms, this role could be your perfect fit. As … Head of Engineering, youll take ownership of the engineering function-shaping the technical vision, leading high-performing teams, and ensuring the delivery of secure, scalable, and high-quality digital solutions. This role reports directly to the CTO and will see you working closely with the wider leadership team. Your input will be instrumental in transforming ideas into robust More ❯
Head of SoftwareEngineering My client, a forward-thinking company, is seeking a visionary Head of SoftwareEngineering to lead and evolve their engineering function. This is a unique opportunity to join a purpose-driven organisation making a genuine impact on people's lives through accessible and inclusive technology solutions. We would also consider exceptional … candidates who have been an Engineering Manager or Principal Software Engineer and are now ready to take the next step into a senior leadership role. If you're a strategic and hands-on tech leader ready to drive innovation, challenge the status quo, and shape the future of digital platforms, this role could be your perfect fit. As … Head of Engineering, you’ll take ownership of the engineering function-shaping the technical vision, leading high-performing teams, and ensuring the delivery of secure, scalable, and high-quality digital solutions. This role reports directly to the CTO and will see you working closely with the wider leadership team. Your input will be instrumental in transforming ideas into More ❯
Civic Centre, Wythenshawe, Manchester, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom
Uniting Ambition
SoftwareEngineering Manager/Software Team Lead Hybrid – Manchester We're working with a rapidly growing company seeking a hands-off SoftwareEngineering Leader to guide and inspire a talented, multi-skilled engineering team. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead from the front, not by coding, but by setting vision, driving delivery, and … fostering a high-performance engineering culture. You’ll be responsible for leading a team of exceptional engineers building slick, scalable digital consumer products using modern and complex technology stacks. The systems need to be resilient, high-performing, and elegant, supporting both customers and internal teams alike. What You’ll Be Doing: Leading a high-calibre team of senior software engineers. Driving delivery, best practices, and engineering excellence. Championing modern development practices: TDD, automation, CI/CD, DevOps, and scalable architecture. Supporting the team’s growth, both technically and professionally. Influencing wider tech direction and fostering a strong engineering culture. What We’re Looking For: Proven experience in leading high-performing engineering teams. Solid technical background More ❯
Manchester, North West, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
Adria Solutions
SoftwareEngineering Manager Our client is building secure, scalable, and user-focused digital platforms that make a real difference. Innovation, collaboration, and energy are at the heart of how we work. Our client is packed with talented engineers and creative thinkers who thrive in a supportive, ambitious environment. Were proud of what weve achieved so far-but were … just getting started. The Role Were looking for a SoftwareEngineering Manager who can bring energy, passion, and excellent communication skills to inspire and guide our engineering teams. This is a hands-off leadership role focused on people, culture, and delivery rather than day-to-day coding. Youll empower engineers, influence technical direction, and partner with senior … stakeholders to shape the future of our platforms. The role is also a springboard into Head of Engineering, so if youre ambitious, visionary, and eager to step into senior leadership, this is the perfect opportunity. What Youll Do Lead and inspire high-performing engineering teams. Communicate with clarity and confidence across technical and non-technical audiences. Drive engineeringMore ❯
Manchester, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
Adria Solutions
SoftwareEngineering Manager Our client is building secure, scalable, and user-focused digital platforms that make a real difference. Innovation, collaboration, and energy are at the heart of how we work. Our client is packed with talented engineers and creative thinkers who thrive in a supportive, ambitious environment. We’re proud of what we’ve achieved so far … but we’re just getting started. The Role We’re looking for a SoftwareEngineering Manager who can bring energy, passion, and excellent communication skills to inspire and guide our engineering teams. This is a hands-off leadership role focused on people, culture, and delivery rather than day-to-day coding. You’ll empower engineers, influence technical … direction, and partner with senior stakeholders to shape the future of our platforms. The role is also a springboard into Head of Engineering, so if you’re ambitious, visionary, and eager to step into senior leadership, this is the perfect opportunity. What You’ll Do Lead and inspire high-performing engineering teams. Communicate with clarity and confidence across More ❯
There's a Musician in Every Human Being. Our purpose is to empower those who have not and cannot. Together, we are Music Tribe. DSP SoftwareEngineering Leader Manchester, United Kingdom Job Title, Internal Innovation Software DSP Leader Full-time Our Values Our Culture The DSP SoftwareEngineering Leader will lead and drive DSP softwareengineering initiatives for audio and musical instruments, ensuring superior sound quality, efficiency, and brand experience. Develop and implement cutting-edge DSP strategies, leveraging digital twin technologies, AI-driven enhancements, and automation to optimize performance and cost. - Strong Ownership and Execution Mindset: Demonstrate accountability for delivering impactful outcomes and driving the business forward. - Extreme Clarity of Thought: Exhibit the … distill complex challenges into clear, actionable strategies. - Concise Communication Ability : Deliver precise, effective communication across all stakeholders to inspire alignment and action. - Audio Experience Strategy: Define and implement DSP software strategies that enhance sound quality, user experience, and brand differentiation in musical instruments and pro audio. - Digital Twin & DFX Strategy: Utilize digital twin, simulation, and DFX methodologies to optimize More ❯
Bolton, Greater Manchester, North West, United Kingdom
MBDA
Bolton SoftwareEngineering Level 6 Degree Apprenticeship 2026 Salary : £18,750 plus a £3000 joining bonus Work Location: MBDA Stevenage or Bristol or Bolton Learning Provider Location: CranfieldMK:U in Milton Keynes (for Stevenage), University College Weston -Winter Gardens (for Bristol) & Manchester Metropolitan University (for Bolton) Security clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship. … We trust each other to thrive; support one another to learn, and when you join us, you'll bring a different perspective to how we see the future. The Software teams at MBDA deliver software for the next generation of weapons in an ever evolving environment - to support those on the battlefield. Our teams provide a range of … products from high integrity software running on our weapon systems, to mission planning solutions integrated into a complex battle space arena. We use numerous programming languages, software tools and software lifecycle methodologies to achieve this. The Software team is part of a wider multinational function. This offers the team a unique opportunity to learn about different More ❯
Embedded Software Engineer/Software Developer An exciting opportunity for a skilled Embedded Software Engineer/Software Developer to design, develop and test embedded software solutions, supporting innovation and hardware integration projects within a growing engineering team. If youve also worked in the following roles, wed also like to hear from you: Firmware Developer … Software Engineer, Electronics Engineer, Hardware Integration Engineer, Control Systems Engineer, Embedded Systems Engineer, Firmware Engineer SALARY: circa. £50,000 per annum + Benefits (includes 25 Days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays, Group Healthcare, Employee Assistance Programme, Company Pension, Modern Collaborative Work Environment and Professional Development and Growth Opportunities, Free Onsite Parking) LOCATION: Manchester, North West England (M17) JOB TYPE … Full-Time, Permanent JOB OVERVIEW We have a fantastic new job opportunity for an Embedded Software Engineer/Software Developer with proven experience in firmware development and embedded systems. As an Embedded Software Engineer/Software Developer you will design, develop, and optimise embedded software for a range of microcontrollers and microprocessors, ensuring softwareMore ❯
Embedded Software Engineer/Software Developer An exciting opportunity for a skilled Embedded Software Engineer/Software Developer to design, develop and test embedded software solutions, supporting innovation and hardware integration projects within a growing engineering team. If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you … Firmware Developer, Software Engineer, Electronics Engineer, Hardware Integration Engineer, Control Systems Engineer, Embedded Systems Engineer, Firmware Engineer SALARY: circa. £50,000 per annum + Benefits (includes 25 Days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays, Group Healthcare, Employee Assistance Programme, Company Pension, Modern Collaborative Work Environment and Professional Development and Growth Opportunities, Free Onsite Parking) LOCATION: Manchester, North West England (M17 … JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent JOB OVERVIEW We have a fantastic new job opportunity for an Embedded Software Engineer/Software Developer with proven experience in firmware development and embedded systems. As an Embedded Software Engineer/Software Developer you will design, develop, and optimise embedded software for a range of microcontrollers and microprocessors, ensuring More ❯
SoftwareEngineering Lead Manchester - £80,000 This is a great opportunity for a SoftwareEngineering Lead to join one of Manchester's most renowned SaaS companies as they start work on a brand-new greenfield project set to shape the future of their global platform. This is a unique opportunity to lead a team in an … engineering-first culture alongside Microsoft MVPs and top-tier software developers, using the latest Microsoft tech in a cloud-first environment. What You'll Be Working On: Leading a team to build a scalable global platform using .NET 8 and Azure Function Apps Leveraging Terraform for infrastructure-as-code deployments Driving quality through Test Driven Development Innovating with … and modern practices What You'll Bring: Expertise in C# .NET Core Strong experience with SQL Server, REST APIs and Azure Experience of leading teams to deliver high quality software solutions. A TDD mindset and a passion for clean, maintainable code A collaborative approach and a hunger to learn and grow Why Join? Cutting-edge tech stack in a More ❯
Project Manager - Software Delivery - Manchester A Project Manager with strong software delivery & project management experience is required by a leading software company based in the North West. This role offers lots of flexible working, with only 1 day in the office per week. You must have experience in software delivery and implementing software for different … clients. Any experience with the Telco industry would be a bonus, but the main thing is a strong PM with a focus on software delivery to customers. This is a fantastic software project manager role who will cover mainly Software delivery (90%), with the odd IT infrastructure and business change project. A brand-new role, you will … run projects from start to finish, working with teams based in both the UK and globally Experience required: At least 4+ years as a Project Manager in software delivery Have a portfolio of project software delivery experience in different project areas, working with a range of customers and be comfortable working in a softwareengineering team More ❯
Project Manager - Software Delivery - Manchester A Project Manager with strong software delivery & project management experience is required by a leading software company based in the North West. This role offers lots of flexible working, with only 1 day in the office per week. You must have experience in software delivery and implementing software for different … clients. Any experience with the Telco industry would be a bonus, but the main thing is a strong PM with a focus on software delivery to customers. This is a fantastic software project manager role who will cover mainly Software delivery (90%), with the odd IT infrastructure and business change project. A brand-new role, you will … run projects from start to finish, working with teams based in both the UK and globally Experience required: At least 4+ years as a Project Manager in software delivery Have a portfolio of project software delivery experience in different project areas, working with a range of customers and be comfortable working in a softwareengineering team More ❯
The Opportunity Our client is a leading technology organisation in the centre of Manchester with sites across the UK - looking to bring in a SoftwareEngineering Manager who can assist with the growth of their Digital Team. You will work closely with clients, project managers, and other developers to design, develop, and deliver software solutions that meet … The Why? (TOP 3 as we could put far more in there!) 100% hands off role - so for those who are passionate around people development, people leadership and taking softwareengineering teams from A to B then this one is for you. Fantastic B-Corp organisation to work for operatating within a unique sector Flexible working with More ❯
Manchester, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
Partnerscale
Engineering Team Lead – Distributed Systems/Data Platforms Location: Manchester (Hybrid) Salary: Up to £75,000 + bonus (15–20%) + travel allowance & benefits Permanent, Full-time We are recruiting for an Engineering Team Lead to join a growing technology business and lead a team working on large-scale distributed data platforms. This is a hands-on leadership … technologies including Riak, Cassandra, Couchbase, DynamoDB, Aerospike, Redis and MongoDB. Direct experience with NoSQL datastores is a bonus, but not expected. We’re looking for someone with a strong softwareengineering or data engineering background who has led teams through data platform or backend engineering projects. You’ll be responsible for driving best practices, mentoring developers … and ensuring smooth delivery across multiple projects. A deep understanding of distributed systems, data storage and scalable architectures will be key. Key experience required: Proven experience leading a software or data engineering team Strong understanding of distributed systems and scalable architectures Experience with one or more NoSQL or key-value data stores (e.g. Cassandra, Couchbase, DynamoDB, Aerospike, Redis More ❯
A 4-year programme for Software Apprentices to join the SoftwareEngineering Team, whilst studying part time for a fully funded degree in SoftwareEngineering at Weston College. Apprentices will develop the skills to effectively design, create, and test software on a range of platforms, including Linux and Windows. Role Through a combination of … on-the-job technical training and time studying at university, Software Apprentices will develop the skills to effectively design, create, and test software. Working closely with other teams and departments, you will work through a variety of stages in the software development process, covering anything from embedded systems to front end software. This software will be developed … of platforms, including Linux and Windows, utilising C/C++, LabView and Java. Training On this 4-year scheme you will study towards a BSc (Hons) Digital & Technology Solutions Software Engineer pathway at Manchester Met University, to align with the Level 6 Digital and Technology Solutions Professional Apprenticeship Standard. Study will take place face to face at university More ❯
SoftwareEngineering Manager – Lead a Talented Tech Team | Hybrid – Manchester Are you ready to take the reins of a high-performing engineering team at a fast-growing, forward-thinking company? We're looking for a hands-off, people-focused SoftwareEngineering Leader to inspire and guide a team of brilliant, multi-skilled engineers. You'll … of users. This isn’t your typical management role. We're seeking a true technical leader someone with the experience, empathy, and strategic vision to grow a top-tier engineering function. You’ll work alongside highly skilled senior engineers and help shape a tech culture built on trust, autonomy, and continuous improvement. We don’t expect you to code … out the best in engineers. You’ve led high-performing teams, built trust quickly, and created environments where engineers thrive. Technical Background – You’ve walked the path of a software or data engineer. You can speak the language of modern architecture, OOP, TDD, CI/CD, and cloud-native development (AWS ideally). Engineering Best Practices – You drive More ❯
Manchester, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
Uniting Ambition
SoftwareEngineering Manager – Lead a Talented Tech Team | Hybrid – Manchester Are you ready to take the reins of a high-performing engineering team at a fast-growing, forward-thinking company? We're looking for a hands-off, people-focused SoftwareEngineering Leader to inspire and guide a team of brilliant, multi-skilled engineers. You'll … of users. This isn’t your typical management role. We're seeking a true technical leader someone with the experience, empathy, and strategic vision to grow a top-tier engineering function. You’ll work alongside highly skilled senior engineers and help shape a tech culture built on trust, autonomy, and continuous improvement. We don’t expect you to code … out the best in engineers. You’ve led high-performing teams, built trust quickly, and created environments where engineers thrive. Technical Background – You’ve walked the path of a software or data engineer. You can speak the language of modern architecture, OOP, TDD, CI/CD, and cloud-native development (AWS ideally). Engineering Best Practices – You drive More ❯
4 Exchange Quay, Salford Quays, Manchester, England
AJ Bell plc
gain practical experience whilst you work towards a Bachelor of Science degree with Manchester Metropolitan University. Role During this four-year programme you will work in one of our software development teams. The software development teams at AJ Bell create and maintain the software that powers our investment platform. They design, build, test, and update the systems … that our customers and staff use. This includes everything from the website and mobile apps to the backend systems that handle transactions and data. They work to ensure the software is secure, reliable, and easy to use. As an apprentice in one of our software development teams, you will: Learn by Doing: Get hands-on experience writing simple … the team, and your work will help improve the tools and experiences we build for our users Fix Bugs: Investigate and help resolve minor bugs and assist in troubleshooting software issues Test to Build Confidence: Learn how to test your code to make sure it works correctly and doesn’t break other parts of the system, giving us confidence More ❯
Manchester, England, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
NearTech Search
functionally with consultants across NearTech and wider 11 Investments brands, using every opportunity to cross-sell into existing 11 Investments clients You Will Need: 2-4 years experience in SoftwareEngineering (ideally UK) recruitment A proven track record, billing £180k+ Proven experience signing and delivering into new clients Exposure to technology markets (ideally software development/engineeringMore ❯
bolton, greater manchester, north west england, united kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
11 Investments
functionally with consultants across NearTech and wider 11 Investments brands, using every opportunity to cross-sell into existing 11 Investments clients You Will Need: 2-4 years experience in SoftwareEngineering (ideally UK) recruitment A proven track record, billing £180k+ Proven experience signing and delivering into new clients Exposure to technology markets (ideally software development/engineeringMore ❯
Manchester, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
Kingsgate Recruitment Ltd
a Machine Learning Engineer Are you excited by the idea of building intelligent systems that learn from data? Are you looking to start a career at the intersection of softwareengineering and data science? We are looking for a motivated and curious Graduate Machine Learning Engineer to join our growing AI & Machine Learning team. In this role, you … machine learning models that solve real-world problems — all while receiving hands-on training, mentoring, and support from experienced ML engineers and data scientists. Whether you studied Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or Maths — if you're passionate about machine learning, love to build, and eager to learn, this is the perfect opportunity to kickstart your career. What You … models using Python and ML frameworks like TensorFlow, PyTorch, or Scikit-learn Data Preparation : Work on collecting, cleaning, transforming, and analysing large datasets for training and testing models Feature Engineering : Support the design and selection of relevant input features to improve model performance Model Evaluation : Learn to test models for accuracy, robustness, and fairness using best practices Deployment : Help More ❯
Bolton SoftwareEngineering Level 6 Degree Apprenticeship 2026 Salary : £18,750 plus a £3000 joining bonus Work Location: MBDA Stevenage or Bristol or Bolton Learning Provider Location: CranfieldMK:U in Milton Keynes (for Stevenage), University College Weston -Winter Gardens (for Bristol) & Manchester Metropolitan University (for Bolton) Security clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with B click More ❯
Market Rates (Outside IR35) Location: Manchester/Hybrid Start: ASAP Skills -Previously served as a Programme Manager leading large-scale digital transformation or complex technology programmes. -Demonstrate understanding of softwareengineering, software development, or project management fundamentals that affect code implementation and customer experience. -strong understanding of programme governance principles and practices, including risk management and governance. More ❯
Manchester, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
Adecco
Rate: Market Rates (Outside IR35)Location: Manchester/HybridStart: ASAP Skills -Previously served as a Programme Manager leading large-scale digital transformation or complex technology programmes.-Demonstrate understanding of softwareengineering, software development, or project management fundamentals that affect code implementation and customer experience.-strong understanding of programme governance principles and practices, including risk management and governance. More ❯
Manchester, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
Nextech
Application Engineering Manager Financial Services - Manchester (Hybrid: 3 days in office) - £85,000 + Benefits We're looking for an experienced Application Engineering Manager to lead a talented team of developers within a fast-paced financial services environment. This role blends leadership, technical expertise, and people management to drive high-quality software delivery, innovation, and team growth. … This is a HANDS OFF role. What You'll Do: Lead, mentor, and develop a team of software engineers. Drive technical excellence and adoption of best practices (CI/CD, code reviews, testing). Collaborate with product, design, and other stakeholders to deliver business-critical projects. Recruit and retain top technical talent. Set objectives, track performance, and support career … progression. Promote innovation while maintaining compliance and risk controls in a regulated environment. What We're Looking For: Proven experience managing technical teams in software delivery. Strong background in softwareengineering, with hands-on experience in relevant tech stacks. Experience delivering change in highly available, customer-facing platforms. Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills. Proactive, growth More ❯