Job Specifications
Software Engineering Manager
Salary up to £70,000 depending on experience
Hybrid working model – based in the Mid Wales / West Midlands border
Lead a cross-functional software team working on complex, high-impact projects
SC clearance or eligibility required
ABOUT THE CLIENT:
Our client is an established technology-driven organisation working on advanced and innovative solutions across a range of sectors. Their multidisciplinary teams collaborate on projects that require a deep understanding of engineering and security, delivered in a fast-paced and supportive environment. They are looking to appoint an experienced Software Engineering Manager to lead their development team.
THE BENEFITS:
Competitive salary up to £70,000
Performance related bonus
Opportunities for professional growth and career progression
Collaborative, inclusive environment with strong technical teams
Travel opportunities across sites and occasionally overseas
THE SOFTWARE ENGINEERING MANAGER ROLE:
As Software Engineering Manager, you will lead a talented team of software developers, provide technical oversight, and drive innovation across the development lifecycle. You'll be a key figure in cross-functional collaboration, resource planning, and strategic project delivery. This role is critical to ensuring both the performance of your team and the robustness of the systems delivered.
Recruit, manage and mentor a team of engineers
Provide technical direction, code reviews and architectural input
Oversee and maintain development systems and processes
Contribute to bids and proposals with technical expertise
Collaborate with project, systems and electronics teams to meet goals
Act as a key point of contact for Directors, customers, and partners
SOFTWARE ENGINEERING MANAGER ESSENTIAL SKILLS:
5+ years’ experience in software engineering, with 2+ in a leadership role
Strong people leadership, mentoring and performance management experience
Proficient in C, C++, C#, Java, or Python
Deep understanding of Agile, DevOps and traditional methodologies
Technical oversight and systems-level thinking
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Eligible for UK Government Security Clearance
TO BE CONSIDERED:
Please either apply through this advert or email me directly via kelly.harvey@searchability.com. For further information please call me on 0203 854 120 / 07889 589 648. By applying for this role, you give express consent for us to process and submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only.
KEY SKILLS
Software Engineering Manager, Software Leadership, Agile, DevOps, C, C++, C#, Java, Python, Security Clearance, Team Management, Software Architecture, NSD
About the Company
Some things require specialist expertise and industry knowledge, and with an accelerating skills shortage coupled with an ever increasing clearance shortage, we are set up to deliver just that. Whether it's partnering with globally leading private sector companies or directly with government bodies across the country, we deliver a bespoke recruitment service with the kind of care, attention and integrity that the National Security & Defence industry demands.
Specialisms:
SOFTWARE ENGINEERING | SOFTWARE TESTING | CLOUD PLATF...
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