Software Engineering Manager

We are looking for an experienced Software Development Manager to lead our clients in-house development team and drive the creation of high-quality, scalable software solutions.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys blending technical leadership with hands-on development.

Key Responsibilities

Team Leadership & Development

● Lead, mentor and develop a team of software engineers.

● Foster a supportive, collaborative and innovative working culture.

● Oversee performance reviews, training and professional development.

Technical Ownership

● Architect and design reliable, scalable software solutions.

● Lead on coding standards, system architecture and technical best practices.

● Oversee the full software development lifecycle from planning to deployment and maintenance.

Project Delivery & Strategy

● Collaborate with stakeholders to define project objectives and requirements.

● Translate business needs into robust technical solutions.

● Create and maintain a development roadmap that supports long-term goals.

● Manage timelines, resources and prioritisation across multiple active projects.

Quality & Continuous Improvement

● Ensure code quality through reviews, testing processes and documentation standards.

● Identify opportunities to enhance system performance, maintainability and reliability.

● Keep up to date with emerging technologies and assess their relevance to future development.

Operational Support

● Monitor system health and ensure applications run smoothly.

● Lead bug resolution, troubleshooting and continuous optimisation.

● Provide technical guidance to internal teams when required.

Skills & Experience

Technical Requirements

● Strong programming background in C#.

● Deep experience with the Microsoft .NET ecosystem.

● Proficient with SQL Server.

● Good working knowledge of Azure and .NET Core.

● Familiarity with Visual Studio, MVC, ASP.NET, Entity Framework, DevOps tools and Maui.

● Experience integrating additional technologies such as barcoding, wireless systems or IoT is an advantage.

Leadership & Professional Skills

● 5+ years’ experience in software development, with at least 2 years in a leadership or management capacity.

● Proven success delivering complex software projects end-to-end.

● Excellent communication skills with the ability to work across technical and non-technical teams.

● Strong organisational and decision-making skills.

● Ability to balance strategic planning with hands-on technical involvement.

Personal Qualities

● Proactive problem solver with a focus on continuous improvement.

● Strong sense of ownership and accountability.

● Enjoys working in a supportive, collaborative environment.

● Passionate about building high-quality, user-focused software.