Software Engineering ManagerStrong Node.js+TypeScript+SQL
Job Description
Software Engineering ManagerPermanentLondonHybrid£105 -110k + Bonus + Benefits.My client is a decision- support platform. It helps companies understand markets and prices so they can make smarter commercial decisions.This is a hands-on engineering leadership role where you're expected to:Still write code (about 60% of your time)Lead architecture and make key technical decisionsManage and develop a team (about 40%)Drive adoption of AI-assisted development practicesOwn delivery outcomes end-to-endIt's essentially a 'player-coach' role: part senior engineer, part manager.Deep Technical CredibilityStrong Node.js + TypeScript + SQLExperience building scalable distributed systemsComfortable with cloud platforms and production environmentsAble to set architecture direction, not just implementThis is not a people-manager-only role - they want someone who can still build core systems.AI-Driven Engineering MindsetUse AI for code generation, testing, refactoringCoach others on safe and effective AI usageImprove productivity via AI tools and workflowsTranslation: my client wants someone already experimenting with things like:GitHub Copilot / Cursor / ChatGPT workflowsAutomated test generationAI-assisted debuggingLeadership & Team DevelopmentManage engineers (1-3+ year's experience)Run:1:1sperformance reviewscareer developmentMentor in:system designclean codingproblem solvingAI literacy (important differentiator)Delivery OwnershipSpeed, quality, scalability, Product, Design & DataSkills Profile:Backend Engineering - Strong (Node/TS)Architecture - AdvanceArchitecture - EssentialHands on Coding - EssentialPeople Management - IntermediateAI Engineering Practices - Emerging but ImportantCommunications - HighIdeal Candidate ProfileA Senior/Staff Engineer who has moved into managementSomeone who still enjoys coding and doesn't want a pure management roleComfortable leading modern, fast-moving product teamsEvangelistic about AI-assisted development and toolingSoftware Engineering ManagerPermanentLondonHybrid£105 -110k + Bonus + Benefits.TPBN1_UKTJ