Remote Technical Leadership Jobs in the South West

25 of 25 Remote Technical Leadership Jobs in the South West

Staff Software Engineer - Fully Remote

South West, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Sanderson Recruitment
permanent Sanderson Recruitment are exclusively supporting a FTSE 100 Financial Services and Insurance business in the search for a Staff Software Engineer. This is a unique opportunity to provide technical leadership, drive engineering best practices, and deliver scalable, high-quality solutions that support the organisation's long-term technology goals. As a Staff Software Engineer, you will provide … technical direction across multiple teams, mentor engineers, and play a key role in shaping the technical roadmap. You'll collaborate with senior leadership to ensure engineering outputs are robust, secure, and aligned with strategic objectives. Key Responsibilities Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineers across multiple teams. Oversee the design, quality, and delivery of scalable … technical solutions. Drive improvements in CI/CD, automation, testing, and secure development practices. Collaborate with senior leadership on technical strategy, risk management, and roadmap planning. Lead the resolution of technical constraints, blockers, and integration challenges. Promote engineering values and facilitate clear communication and knowledge sharing. Identify and address technical debt, ensuring sustainability and continuous More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent, Work From Home
Salary: £80,000
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Lead Software Engineer

Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, UK
Hybrid / WFH Options
Gold Group Ltd
Job Title: Software Team Lead – Safety-Critical Embedded Systems Location: Cheltenham Salary: £DOE - Competitive Hybrid Working Key Skills: Safety Critical Software, Aerospace, DO-178C, ARP, Embedded, Technical Leadership, Engineering, ARP4754, ARINC 653, DO-254, DO-248 An industry leader in advanced technology solutions for aerospace and defence applications is seeking an experienced Software Team Lead to guide the … oversee the full software development lifecycle, from requirements capture and system design to implementation, testing, and verification. You will ensure compliance with DO-178C Level A standards while driving technical excellence, innovation, and efficiency. This position requires both hands-on technical expertise and strong leadership skills to manage a collaborative and high-performing team. Key Responsibilities Technical Leadership Define requirements and lead the design, development, and verification of bare-metal, real-time embedded software in C. Ensure adherence to DO-178C Level A standards, with full traceability and rigorous testing. Conduct detailed design and code reviews to uphold software quality. Team & Project Leadership Lead and mentor a team of software engineers, ensuring effective collaboration More ❯
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Lead Software Engineer

Cheltenham, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Gold Group Ltd
Job Title: Software Team Lead – Safety-Critical Embedded Systems Location: Cheltenham Salary: £DOE - Competitive Hybrid Working Key Skills: Safety Critical Software, Aerospace, DO-178C, ARP, Embedded, Technical Leadership, Engineering, ARP4754, ARINC 653, DO-254, DO-248 An industry leader in advanced technology solutions for aerospace and defence applications is seeking an experienced Software Team Lead to guide the … oversee the full software development lifecycle, from requirements capture and system design to implementation, testing, and verification. You will ensure compliance with DO-178C Level A standards while driving technical excellence, innovation, and efficiency. This position requires both hands-on technical expertise and strong leadership skills to manage a collaborative and high-performing team. Key Responsibilities Technical Leadership Define requirements and lead the design, development, and verification of bare-metal, real-time embedded software in C. Ensure adherence to DO-178C Level A standards, with full traceability and rigorous testing. Conduct detailed design and code reviews to uphold software quality. Team & Project Leadership Lead and mentor a team of software engineers, ensuring effective collaboration More ❯
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Lead Software Engineer

gloucester, south west england, united kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Gold Group Ltd
Job Title: Software Team Lead – Safety-Critical Embedded Systems Location: Cheltenham Salary: £DOE - Competitive Hybrid Working Key Skills: Safety Critical Software, Aerospace, DO-178C, ARP, Embedded, Technical Leadership, Engineering, ARP4754, ARINC 653, DO-254, DO-248 An industry leader in advanced technology solutions for aerospace and defence applications is seeking an experienced Software Team Lead to guide the … oversee the full software development lifecycle, from requirements capture and system design to implementation, testing, and verification. You will ensure compliance with DO-178C Level A standards while driving technical excellence, innovation, and efficiency. This position requires both hands-on technical expertise and strong leadership skills to manage a collaborative and high-performing team. Key Responsibilities Technical Leadership Define requirements and lead the design, development, and verification of bare-metal, real-time embedded software in C. Ensure adherence to DO-178C Level A standards, with full traceability and rigorous testing. Conduct detailed design and code reviews to uphold software quality. Team & Project Leadership Lead and mentor a team of software engineers, ensuring effective collaboration More ❯
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Microsoft Platform Engineer

Plymouth, Devon, South West, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Inspire People
HM Land Registry (HMLR) are seeking a Lead Microsoft Platforms Engineer to provide technical leadership and drive improvements across end user services. You'll take the lead on Microsoft technologies including Windows 11, Intune and Autopilot, acting as the technical escalation point for the End User Support Team while mentoring and driving service improvements that impact over … Lead Infrastructure Engineer will act as a key point of expertise and collaboration, supporting the End User Support Team and wider IT Operations colleagues. The role holder will provide technical guidance and escalation support, optimise Intune and Autopilot provisioning and enhance the experience of 8,000 colleagues across 14 offices. You will contribute to process automation and service improvement … to deliver integrated solutions. As part of a supportive and multidisciplinary practice, the Lead Engineer will play an important role in mentoring junior staff, sharing knowledge and raising overall technical capability. Essential Technical Criteria: Extensive Microsoft Technology platform skills Windows 11 Desktop Management Intune (Autopilot device provisioning/Mobile device management (Intune)) Azure Hybrid AD Exchange Hybrid administration More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent, Work From Home
Salary: £70,000
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Guidewire PolicyCenter and Digital Technical Engineering Lead

stratford-upon-avon, midlands, united kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
NFU Mutual
Guidewire PolicyCenter and Digital Technical Engineering Lead Lead technical strategy and Agile delivery for Guidewire PolicyCenter and Digital Mentor and influence engineering teams within a supportive, forward-thinking environment. Hybrid and office-based options - we're open to discussing what this might look like for you. NFU Mutual Guidewire Centre of Excellence It's an exciting time at … solutions that will have a lasting impact on the general insurance business at NFU Mutual, our customers and their communities. About the role As a hands-on, forward-thinking Technical Engineering Lead within the NFU Mutual Guidewire Centre of Excellence, you'll drive excellence across our Digital and PolicyCenter platforms. With the opportunity to shape best practice and mentor … growing talent, you'll play a critical part in our evolving Guidewire ecosystem, with a strong focus on React and front-end digital services. As the Technical Engineering Lead, you'll take a senior leadership role across our digital-facing Guidewire platforms, including CustomerEngage and PolicyCenter. Responsible for championing high standards in coding, architecture, quality, and performance you More ❯
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RF Systems Lead Engineer

Bristol, Avon, South West, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
MBDA
RF Systems Lead Engineer. You will be responsible for leading data link systems engineering work on a new weapons system programme, interfacing with both suppliers and customers, and providing technical leadership for junior RF systems engineers. Salary : Circa £5 0,000 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working : typically 3 days per week on-site due to workload classification … and treatments Facilities : Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more... The opportunity: As RF system lead engineer, you will be the main Data Links technical point of contact for a weapon system project. You will be responsible for coordinating the systems engineering aspects of the project, including supporting bids, defining the system architecture, and … to have an ability to work autonomously within a multi-skilled team with a good understanding and commitment to achieving project goals. You should also be able to perform technical investigations, provide problem assessments, and propose design solutions within a culture of innovative thinking. We are looking for some of the following skills: Managing internal suppliers, and external suppliers More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent, Work From Home
Salary: £55,000
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Software Engineering Manager - Fully remote

South West, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Sanderson
company transformation on how they build and deliver their products to their customers. This opportunity will allow you to shape the future of engineering excellence while building world-class technical team s. As a Software Engineering Manager, you'll combine technical leadership with people development to create highperforming squads that deliver exceptional value. Whether you're a … senior engineer ready to amplify your impact through others, or an experienced people leader eager to dive into the technical world, this role offers the perfect blend of technical depth and leadership growth. Key Responsibilities Build and scale exceptional engineering teams through strategic recruitment, mentorship, and career development Foster a culture of innovation where experimentation, learning, and … calculated risk-taking drive breakthrough solutions Champion engineering excellence by establishing best practices, modern tooling, and architectural standards Develop technical talent through coaching, pair programming, and knowledge sharing initiatives Drive business impact by aligning technical capabilities with strategic objectives What You'll Do Build bridges: Collaborate across tribes and with product leadership Innovate responsibly: Balance experimentation with More ❯
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: £70,000 - £80,000 per annum
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Lead C# / Principal C# Engineer, Leadership, Home Based

Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, South West, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Fdo Consulting Limited
Lead C#/Principal C# Software Engineer, SaaS, Hands-on engineering role with proven ability to mentor, technically develop a team, take the technical leadership, etc. , Full stack but heavily backend focused. Cloud skills also required (ideally AWS but Azure fine). Home Based c £ 70000 - 80000 + benefits. This role requires a strong understanding and commercial experience … that build an innovative SaaS product. As they continue to grow they are looking for a hands-on Lead Software Engineer with a combination of strong C#/.net technical skills and proven tech leadership/management skills that will include coaching, mentoring, team collaboration, etc, etc. Utilising agile methodologies you will develop high quality software fortnightly, focusing … this role include - Hands on coding using your excellent C#/,net experience. Full stack development but mainly backend focused (C# back end, React front end) Work as the technical leader within the team Responsible for the fortnightly technical output Collaborating with Product Owners on tactical delivery Drive Agile across the team Mentoring, coaching, training, conflict resolution, etc More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent, Work From Home
Salary: £80,000
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Cloud Engineer

Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, UK
Hybrid / WFH Options
Searchability NS&D
leading national security consultancy in Cheltenham. Up to £85,000 based on experience Cheltenham Location – hybrid working model Expertise required in AWS, Infrastructure as Code, Java/Python, team leadership Must already hold active SC Clearance and be eligible for eDV clearance. Role Overview: In this role, you will design and deliver innovative cloud-native solutions using AWS services … and modern software engineering practices. You’ll lead end-to-end implementation, collaborating with cross-functional teams while providing technical leadership and mentorship at a senior level. With a strong focus on scalability, DevOps, and Agile methodologies, you will act as a trusted advisor to customers and help drive continuous improvement across projects. Some responsibilities include: Deliver cloud More ❯
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Cloud Engineer

Cheltenham, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Searchability NS&D
leading national security consultancy in Cheltenham. Up to £85,000 based on experience Cheltenham Location – hybrid working model Expertise required in AWS, Infrastructure as Code, Java/Python, team leadership Must already hold active SC Clearance and be eligible for eDV clearance. Role Overview: In this role, you will design and deliver innovative cloud-native solutions using AWS services … and modern software engineering practices. You’ll lead end-to-end implementation, collaborating with cross-functional teams while providing technical leadership and mentorship at a senior level. With a strong focus on scalability, DevOps, and Agile methodologies, you will act as a trusted advisor to customers and help drive continuous improvement across projects. Some responsibilities include: Deliver cloud More ❯
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Cloud Engineer

gloucester, south west england, united kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Searchability NS&D
leading national security consultancy in Cheltenham. Up to £85,000 based on experience Cheltenham Location – hybrid working model Expertise required in AWS, Infrastructure as Code, Java/Python, team leadership Must already hold active SC Clearance and be eligible for eDV clearance. Role Overview: In this role, you will design and deliver innovative cloud-native solutions using AWS services … and modern software engineering practices. You’ll lead end-to-end implementation, collaborating with cross-functional teams while providing technical leadership and mentorship at a senior level. With a strong focus on scalability, DevOps, and Agile methodologies, you will act as a trusted advisor to customers and help drive continuous improvement across projects. Some responsibilities include: Deliver cloud More ❯
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Pre-Sales Solution Architect

South West London, London, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Anson Mccade
This is your chance to lead high-stakes pre-sales engagements while working on multi-million-pound bids that reshape entire technology estates. The ideal candidate will combine deep technical architecture expertise with proven commercial acumen in complex pre-sales environments. As a Pre-Sales Solution Architect , you will: Own the entire pre-sales lifecycle for complex bids exceeding … 5m value - from initial discovery through to contract signature Craft compelling technical proposals and business cases for application modernisation and legacy transformation projects Lead solution design sessions with C-suite stakeholders, translating business challenges into winning technical architectures Drive competitive positioning and differentiation across cloud-native applications, integration platforms, and digital experience solutions Present to senior technical teams and influence procurement decisions through compelling technical demonstrations What You Bring Proven track record in pre-sales solution architecture with direct ownership of RFx processes and multiple successful £5m+ bids Broad architecture experience across cloud platforms, application integration, and modernisation strategies Strong technical foundation in backend engineering (Java, C#) and modern application development practices Consultative selling More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent, Work From Home
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Lead Developer (Laravel)

Exeter, Devon, South West, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Your Tech Future
position offers the opportunity to play a pivotal role in the evolution of a modern, scalable platform while leading key projects from concept to delivery. Youll help shape the technical direction of the business, drive innovation, and mentor a talented team of developers as they deliver high-quality solutions that enhance performance and user experience. Working closely with the … of Product, youll take a hands-on approach to architecting, developing, and deploying new features using Laravel, React, and related technologies. This role will suit someone who enjoys balancing technical leadership with hands-on coding, thrives in a collaborative environment, and takes pride in building elegant, efficient, and maintainable software. Key Responsibilities Lead the design, build, and deployment … of scalable new platform features Architect clean, secure, and maintainable technical solutions Develop high-quality code across Laravel (PHP) and React (JavaScript/TypeScript) Collaborate with product and engineering teams to deliver robust, user-focused solutions Guide and mentor developers, championing best practice and continuous improvement Skills & Experience Proven experience as a full-stack or back-end developer with More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent, Work From Home
Salary: £70,000
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Mulesoft Tech Lead

Little London, Gloucestershire, UK
Hybrid / WFH Options
Focus on SAP
also to empower organisations to create meaningful impact for the people and communities they serve. For you, this means working on challenging projects that demand innovation, collaboration, and thought leadership . Role – We are seeking an experienced MuleSoft Tech Lead to lead the design, development, and delivery of enterprise-grade integration solutions using the MuleSoft Anypoint Platform. In this … and design API-led integration solutions , defining reusable patterns and best practices. Develop, test, and deploy MuleSoft applications and APIs using Anypoint Studio , DataWeave , and other key components. Provide technical leadership and mentorship to development teams, conducting code reviews and enforcing standards. Collaborate with business analysts, architects, and stakeholders to translate business needs into technical designs. Ensure … integrations meet security, scalability, and performance requirements. Design and manage CI/CD pipelines for automated deployments and continuous integration. Maintain technical documentation, including architecture diagrams, design specs, and deployment guides . Key Skills: 5+ years of experience delivering MuleSoft integration projects. Expertise in the MuleSoft Anypoint Platform — including Anypoint Studio, Flow Design, and API Manager. Strong understanding of More ❯
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Observability Lead Technical Consultant

City, Bristol, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Virgin Money
so we can protect ourselves from risks and prevent attacks. We've a new and exciting role within our IT Service Management function and looking for an experienced Lead Technical Consultant who specialises in Observability who'll report directly to the Head of Service Management. What you'll be doing • Act as the key consumer & gatekeeper of operational Observability … the diagnosis and resolution of incidents, ensuring that creative solutions are identified or escalated. • Work closely with senior stakeholders to manage risks and influence key decisions. • Take charge of technical decision-making and develop our teams capabilities. • Translate strategy into actionable plans and communicate effectively with your team. • Provide guidance and mentorship, ensuring a unified approach to cybersecurity. • Keep … only Technology Operations, but across the Bank as a whole. We need you to have • Prior experience in Technology Operations, SRE, or Observability practices • A successful track record in technical leadership roles. • Deep knowledge of infrastructure platforms, with a focus on Availability and Observability best practices. • Ability to tackle large-scale technical challenges independently. • Experience guiding teams More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Lead HPC & AI Infrastructure Engineer

Dorset, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
Performance Computing (HPC). This company is redefining scalable infrastructure, building GPU-optimised environments that power advanced research and enterprise workloads. With a strong commitment to ethical computing and technical excellence, they're shaping the next generation of AI platforms. Your new role This is a fully remote, hands-on technical leadership role where you'll architect … with internal engineering teams, OEMs, and external suppliers to build robust, scalable systems. Key responsibilities include: Designing end-to-end infrastructure solutions across compute, storage, and networking Producing detailed technical documentation: hardware specs, data centre layouts, cabling, power and cooling Installing and tuning Linux-based operating systems and configuring SLURM job schedulers Optimising high-speed networking technologies (Infiniband, RoCE More ❯
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: £130,000 per annum
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Technology Operations Manager

City, Bristol, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Virgin Money
efforts to quickly identify and escalate issues to the appropriate teams. We need you to have Prior experience in Technology Operations or Service Management. A successful track record in technical leadership roles. Deep knowledge of infrastructure platforms, with a focus on Availability and Observability best practices. Ability to tackle large-scale technical challenges independently across a distributed More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Lead Software Developer

Bristol, Avon, South West, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
MBDA
with Project Leads, Simulation Architects and the wider MBDA project team, with the development of synthetic environments using the C family of programming languages. The role combines aspects of technical leadership, project management and team building. WSSE are integral in the development of weapon systems and system architectures, and as a result we have developed a capability supporting … offer you the opportunity to: Grow your skills and abilities, whilst supporting the full MBDA development lifecycle. Develop a broader view of systems of systems engineering and drive the technical innovation through a synthetic environment. Work on the worlds most advanced defence systems from the initial concepts with advanced visualisation techniques (AR/VR) and demonstrations all the way … What we're looking for from you: A Lead Software Engineer who is adaptable and creative in their approach to lead a small software development team and advance the technical development of our synthetic environments/simulation components for one of MBDA's weapon systems A strong background in software (C# and C++), and its realisation and system wide More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent, Work From Home
Salary: £65,000
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High Speed Digital and Hardware Design Lead

Bristol, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Matchtech
Lead working with state-of-the-art MPSoC FPGAs and AI acceleration hardware ? This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced engineer who wants to establish themselves as a technical lead and recognised expert in advanced digital electronics design. The Opportunity This role is ideal for an individual who wants to consolidate their expertise in complex, high-speed digital … design while taking on technical leadership responsibility. As part of a large, multidisciplinary team of analogue and digital electronics engineers, you'll play a key role in the design and development of high-performance MPSoC FPGA and AI hardware for cutting-edge applications such as software-defined radio (SDR), radar signal processing, and sensor fusion. Working closely with … production teams, you'll help define and deliver elegant, optimised, and reliable hardware solutions that meet demanding customer and performance requirements. As the Hardware Lead , you'll: Support the Technical Lead/Architect in defining system and design specifications. Take ownership of the high-speed digital elements of the design. Lead wider electronic design activities through the full product More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
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High Speed Digital and Hardware Design Lead

Bristol, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Matchtech
Lead working with state-of-the-art MPSoC FPGAs and AI acceleration hardware ? This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced engineer who wants to establish themselves as a technical lead and recognised expert in advanced digital electronics design. The Opportunity This role is ideal for an individual who wants to consolidate their expertise in complex, high-speed digital … design while taking on technical leadership responsibility. As part of a large, multidisciplinary team of analogue and digital electronics engineers, you'll play a key role in the design and development of high-performance MPSoC FPGA and AI hardware for cutting-edge applications such as software-defined radio (SDR), radar signal processing, and sensor fusion. Working closely with … production teams, you'll help define and deliver elegant, optimised, and reliable hardware solutions that meet demanding customer and performance requirements. As the Hardware Lead , you'll: Support the Technical Lead/Architect in defining system and design specifications. Take ownership of the high-speed digital elements of the design. Lead wider electronic design activities through the full product More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Principal Test Development Engineer

Bristol, Avon, South West, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
MBDA
identifying any potential improvements to test/diagnostic processes. You will be involved in the design process at all stages, supporting design reviews and manufacturing queries, reporting into the Technical Lead or Equipment Project Manager. You will have the opportunity to lead on packages of work, manage deliveries and assign work to senior design engineers. Working in an international … environment, this is a fantastic opportunity to broaden your expertise and play an important role in the delivery of our products. Additional Opportunities depending on experience: Technical Leadership - You will take ownership for and lead the development of test equipment technical design solutions. You will be responsible for leading a package or packages of work, manage resourcing More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent, Work From Home
Salary: £55,000
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Embedded Software Engineer

Swindon, Wiltshire, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Platform Recruitment
new products. Develop applications in embedded and desktop Linux environments. Collaborate in an Agile team environment (Kanban/Scrum). Coach and mentor junior engineers. Lead by example, demonstrating technical leadership and delivering exceptional solutions. Skills and Experience Required: Degree in Computer Systems Engineering, STEM, or equivalent experience. Proficient in writing real-time embedded software in C. Skilled More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: £50000 - £70000/annum
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Embedded Software Engineer

Chippenham, Wiltshire, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Platform Recruitment
new products. Develop applications in embedded and desktop Linux environments. Collaborate in an Agile team environment (Kanban/Scrum). Coach and mentor junior engineers. Lead by example, demonstrating technical leadership and delivering exceptional solutions. Skills and Experience Required: Degree in Computer Systems Engineering, STEM, or equivalent experience. Proficient in writing real-time embedded software in C. Skilled More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: £50000 - £70000/annum
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Software Engineering Manager - (Outside IR35)

Bristol, Avon, South West, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Sanderson Recruitment
programme (running until 2026) with significant opportunity to shape architecture, engineering practices, and delivery. The Software Engineering Manager will play a pivotal role, combining engineering management with elements of technical leadership. You'll work closely with senior stakeholders to define the technical roadmap, then lead and grow a cross-functional squad to deliver the platform. Key Responsibilities: Partner … with the Head of Software and Solution Architect to define the technical roadmap and architecture in the first 3 months. Guide and influence technical decisions, ensuring robust and scalable solutions. Build, manage, and support a cross-functional squad (5-7 engineers across front-end, back-end, BA, and solution architecture). Drive engineering best practices, mentoring and coaching … team members. Maintain a hands-on technical perspective, staying close to modern development practices and tools. Collaborate with external vendors to ensure high-quality delivery. Skills & Experience Proven experience as an Engineering Manager, Tech Lead, or Senior Software Manager. Ability to stay close to technology while providing leadership and strategic direction. Strong background in modern engineering practices; full More ❯
Employment Type: Contract
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Technical Leadership
the South West
10th Percentile
£47,500
25th Percentile
£52,500
Median
£70,000
75th Percentile
£85,000
90th Percentile
£89,000