Software Engineering Manager
Job Advert: Software Engineering Manager – London
Location: London (Hybrid)
Role: Software Engineering Manager
Employment Type: Full‐time
Salary: Competitive + Benefits
About the Role
We’re looking for an experienc ed Software Engineering Manager to lead, mentor, and grow a high‐performing engineering team within an exciting Fintech Start-up client I am actively supporting. This is a hands‐on leadership role where you’ll guide technical direction, drive engineering excellence, and deliver scalable, high‐quality software products that make a real impact.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and develop a team of software engineers through coaching, 1:1s, career development, and performance management.
- Drive delivery of complex technical projects from concept to production.
- Collaborate closely with Product, Design, and Architecture teams to define strategy, roadmap, and technical specifications.
- Champion best engineering practices including code quality, testing, CI/CD, observability, and automation.
- Contribute to technical decision‐making, architectural discussions, and hands‐on engineering where required.
- Foster a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and innovation.
- Ensure the team delivers secure, reliable, scalable software solutions.
- Recruit and onboard engineering talent as the team grows.
About you
- Proven experience as an Engineering Manager, Lead Engineer, or Senior Engineer ready to step into management
- Strong technical background in modern software development (e.g., Java, C#, Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, cloud-native architecture
- Exceptional people leadership and communication skills
- Experience leading teams delivering high‐quality, production-grade systems
- Working knowledge of cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
- Ability to create clarity, prioritise effectively, and drive outcomes in a fast‐paced environment.
- Passion for mentoring engineers and building a healthy engineering culture
Nice to have
- Experience in distributed systems, microservices, or event-driven architectures.
- Exposure to DevOps practices and tooling.
- Background in Agile/Scrum delivery.