121 Software Engineering Manager jobs in the United Kingdom

Software Engineering Manager - 85,000

Title : Software Engineering Manager

Client : Software house

Location : London (Hybrid)

Salary : Up to 85,000

Reporting directly to the Managing Director, this is an opportunity for a Software Engineering Manager with at least 1 year's experience as a Scrum Master to join a growing and highly technical team of software engineers in the graphics/scientific/engineering computing space.

You will have overall responsibility for overseeing the development roadmap and overall development activities, with scope to grow further within the business. There are currently 10 developers in your team.

Requirements:

• 2 years+ as an Engineering Manager
• C++ is your strongest language
• 1 year+ as Scrum Master

If you are interested learning more, please contact Max at Platform for more information or a confidential chat.

I am looking for an Engineering Manager for a market leading client in Maidenhead. They work the hybrid model, 3 days onsite, 2 days remote. Looking for candidates with strong experience in leading SW Development teams.

As an engineering leader, you will lead Agile engineering resources & provide guidance from inception through release of major & point product releases, including ongoing maintenance.  You will be working closely with your product managers, product owners, engineering leaders, your team and other stakeholders. You will be leading developers, quality engineers and partnering with CloudOps, TechOps, UX Design other cross-functional functional groups to evolve our solutions while continuing to improve your teams’ adoption of SDLC processes, CI/CD integration, code quality & automation test coverage.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead an organization of 4-10 development & test engineers globally to efficiently produce high quality deliverables
li>Manage team leads, direct reports or a mix of both
• Manage several deliverables for a product line on time, on scope and on quality
• Instrument your processes, produce scorecards of progress regularly and establish a regular cadence of operational reviews with your management including quality metrics, coding efficiencies, improvements, challenges, remediation needs
• Correlate, report, and drive the adoption of Process/Continuous Improvement initiatives
• Recruit & provide leadership, coaching & career planning for engineering talent
• Be accountable for design decisions for new and existing application development, proactively escalating issues and seeking assistance to overcome obstacles
• Partner with Product Management to consult on solution feasibility and high-level effort estimation
• Make recommendation for technology adoption and framework improvement, analyzing trends, patterns and best practices for software
• Serve as the evangelist and custodian of technology, architecture, and product development practices
• Participate in the design & implementation of production cloud grade services supporting high availability

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience leading software engineers for product development
• Experience managing capitalized software processes
• Preferred: experience with managing teams' operational health by analyzing product teams' work distribution CapEx, Opex, Maintenance, Billable and OH
• Preferred: experience managing the organizational structure of teams as well as headcount & non-headcount budgets
• 10+ years of combined experience in software engineering, enterprise architecture and/or DevOps
• Working experience with scaled software architecture & domain: performance, redundancy, failover, clustering, vertical scaling
• Preferred: experience using AWS cloud solutions, ideally including migration from other hosting services
• Working experience with source code management patterns and DevOps automation
• Proficient in API design, development & production operation
• Working experience managing production client & server code bases across one or more technology stacks
• Working experience with production Microsoft SQL Server schema design, queries & administration
• Preferred: working experience with orchestration, automation, and configuration management processes & related DevOps tools & cloud platforms
• Highly motivated self-starter with a desire to help others and take action
• Requires strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts into non-technical terms
• Ability to independently work as a contributing member in a high-paced and focused team
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks with competing deadlines
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to work under pressure
• Ability to socialize ideas and influence decisions without direct authority
• Collaborative in nature with a strong desire to dig in and learn independently and as well as through asking questions

Our client provides innovative fully managed solutions within the automotive fleet management sector. We are seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead and oversee their software development function, with a strong focus on ERP and CRM platforms. This role will be responsible for planning, scheduling, and managing the workloads of the development team, ensuring that all projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, schedule, and oversee software development projects, ensuring delivery against project timelines, budgets, and scope.
li>Manage, coach, and mentor a team of software developers, facilitating their professional growth and performance.
• Oversee sprint planning, resource allocation, and workload management among engineers.
• Collaborate closely with business analysts, project managers, infrastructure teams, and other key stakeholders to define requirements and align on project objectives.
• Ensure all software solutions meet agreed-upon standards for quality, performance, and security through robust quality assurance processes.
• Lead process improvements, championing best practices and rigour in software development, agile methodologies, and documentation.
• Oversee the release management process—evaluating change requests, planning, deployment, and post-release reviews.
< i>Contribute to and support technical decision-making, providing guidance and architectural input where needed, utilise feedback loops where applicable to aid improvements for future sprints.
• Hire, onboard, and train new engineering talent as required, and participate in performance reviews, provide guidance, support, and feedback to team members which enhance their skills and performance.
• Report on progress, risks, and opportunities to senior leadership, and help align technical delivery with business strategy.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory, legal, and security guidelines relevant to ERP/CRM solutions as appropriate.

Key Skills and Necessary Experience:

• 5 years’ experience in a Software Development role or relevant background.
< i>Strong leadership and team motivation skills, with a track record of building, nurturing, and scaling high-performing engineering teams.
• Excellent communication skills, able to clearly articulate technical vision, sprint plans, progress, and obstacles to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Accountability-focused: able to set clear objectives, hold teams and individuals to account, and drive outcomes consistently.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability to assess complex, ambiguous problems and guide teams to effective, innovative solutions.
• Adaptability and flexibility, willing to pivot in response to changing project requirements or business priorities while maintaining delivery focus.
• Proficient in risk management: skilled at identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks across technical, resource, and delivery aspects.
• Experienced in resource and budget management, optimising engineering resources, controlling costs, and ensuring efficient use of team capabilities.
• Technical competence and hands-on knowledge of ERP/CRM platforms and associated integration technologies.
• Familiarity with modern software engineering practices, Agile methodologies, and continuous delivery processes.
• Skilled with digital project management tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, or similar systems.
• Previous experience of engineering and implementing effective code-based solutions.
• Proficiency in business-critical IT tools (Power BI, Word, Excel, Outlook, Visio, web tools) to support daily operations and reporting.
• High integrity, resilience, and a continuous improvement mentality, always looking for ways to enhance team capability and delivery quality

This is a pivotal role within this business at a time when they are going through a period of major growth and expansion to enable them to be no1 in their field. A great time to join an innovative company.

Software Engineering Manager - 85,000

Title : Software Engineering Manager

Client : Software house

Location : London (Hybrid)

Salary : Up to 85,000

Reporting directly to the Managing Director, this is an opportunity for a Software Engineering Manager with at least 1 year's experience as a Scrum Master to join a growing and highly technical team of software engineers in the graphics/scientific/engineering computing space.

You will have overall responsibility for overseeing the development roadmap and overall development activities, with scope to grow further within the business. There are currently 10 developers in your team.

Requirements:

• 2 years+ as an Engineering Manager
• C++ is your strongest language
• 1 year+ as Scrum Master

If you are interested learning more, please contact Max at Platform for more information or a confidential chat.

Software Engineering Manager - £80,000 - £90,000 | REMOTE-FIRST with occasional office time in West Yorkshire

A fast growing professional services firm requires a Software Engineering Manager on a permanent basis. You'll sit on the tech leadership team, reporting directly into a Director and wants someone by their side who's ready to modernise platforms and bring fresh ideas to the table.

What's exciting about this one?

• You'll lead the full engineering & test function; with a squad of capable devs across .NET, Azure, and modern frontend
• You'll own application architecture and solution design end to end
• You'll play a key role in shaping a digital Centre of Excellence and tech product strategy
• This is a strategic, people-focussed leadership opportunity; but you'll need the hands on engineering skills to back it up.
• If you've been looking for the kind of role where you can shape the future of engineering culture  and  build something meaningful with a leadership team that actually listens - this could be it!
• UK-based, remote-first with occasional team meetups in West Yorkshire.could be it.

What you'll need:

• Solid background in .NET/C# engineering: you've likely led teams building scalable platforms
• Strong understanding of front-end tech (React/Angular), cloud-native design and Azure
• Proven experience leading software & QA teams with a culture of CI/CD, test automation and modern practices
• Sharp thinking, clear communication and the ability to speak to both engineers and execs
• Experience managing legacy systems & a passion for building something better

Want to know more?

Drop me a message or apply direct - happy to run you through the scope.

Our client provides innovative fully managed solutions within the automotive fleet management sector. We are seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead and oversee their software development function, with a strong focus on ERP and CRM platforms. This role will be responsible for planning, scheduling, and managing the workloads of the development team, ensuring that all projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, schedule, and oversee software development projects, ensuring delivery against project timelines, budgets, and scope.
li>Manage, coach, and mentor a team of software developers, facilitating their professional growth and performance.
• Oversee sprint planning, resource allocation, and workload management among engineers.
• Collaborate closely with business analysts, project managers, infrastructure teams, and other key stakeholders to define requirements and align on project objectives.
• Ensure all software solutions meet agreed-upon standards for quality, performance, and security through robust quality assurance processes.
• Lead process improvements, championing best practices and rigour in software development, agile methodologies, and documentation.
• Oversee the release management process—evaluating change requests, planning, deployment, and post-release reviews.
< i>Contribute to and support technical decision-making, providing guidance and architectural input where needed, utilise feedback loops where applicable to aid improvements for future sprints.
• Hire, onboard, and train new engineering talent as required, and participate in performance reviews, provide guidance, support, and feedback to team members which enhance their skills and performance.
• Report on progress, risks, and opportunities to senior leadership, and help align technical delivery with business strategy.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory, legal, and security guidelines relevant to ERP/CRM solutions as appropriate.

Key Skills and Necessary Experience:

• 5 years’ experience in a Software Development role or relevant background.
< i>Strong leadership and team motivation skills, with a track record of building, nurturing, and scaling high-performing engineering teams.
• Excellent communication skills, able to clearly articulate technical vision, sprint plans, progress, and obstacles to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Accountability-focused: able to set clear objectives, hold teams and individuals to account, and drive outcomes consistently.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability to assess complex, ambiguous problems and guide teams to effective, innovative solutions.
• Adaptability and flexibility, willing to pivot in response to changing project requirements or business priorities while maintaining delivery focus.
• Proficient in risk management: skilled at identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks across technical, resource, and delivery aspects.
• Experienced in resource and budget management, optimising engineering resources, controlling costs, and ensuring efficient use of team capabilities.
• Technical competence and hands-on knowledge of ERP/CRM platforms and associated integration technologies.
• Familiarity with modern software engineering practices, Agile methodologies, and continuous delivery processes.
• Skilled with digital project management tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, or similar systems.
• Previous experience of engineering and implementing effective code-based solutions.
• Proficiency in business-critical IT tools (Power BI, Word, Excel, Outlook, Visio, web tools) to support daily operations and reporting.
• High integrity, resilience, and a continuous improvement mentality, always looking for ways to enhance team capability and delivery quality

This is a pivotal role within this business at a time when they are going through a period of major growth and expansion to enable them to be no1 in their field. A great time to join an innovative company.

I am looking for an Engineering Manager for a market leading client in Maidenhead. They work the hybrid model, 3 days onsite, 2 days remote. Looking for candidates with strong experience in leading SW Development teams.

As an engineering leader, you will lead Agile engineering resources & provide guidance from inception through release of major & point product releases, including ongoing maintenance.  You will be working closely with your product managers, product owners, engineering leaders, your team and other stakeholders. You will be leading developers, quality engineers and partnering with CloudOps, TechOps, UX Design other cross-functional functional groups to evolve our solutions while continuing to improve your teams’ adoption of SDLC processes, CI/CD integration, code quality & automation test coverage.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead an organization of 4-10 development & test engineers globally to efficiently produce high quality deliverables
li>Manage team leads, direct reports or a mix of both
• Manage several deliverables for a product line on time, on scope and on quality
• Instrument your processes, produce scorecards of progress regularly and establish a regular cadence of operational reviews with your management including quality metrics, coding efficiencies, improvements, challenges, remediation needs
• Correlate, report, and drive the adoption of Process/Continuous Improvement initiatives
• Recruit & provide leadership, coaching & career planning for engineering talent
• Be accountable for design decisions for new and existing application development, proactively escalating issues and seeking assistance to overcome obstacles
• Partner with Product Management to consult on solution feasibility and high-level effort estimation
• Make recommendation for technology adoption and framework improvement, analyzing trends, patterns and best practices for software
• Serve as the evangelist and custodian of technology, architecture, and product development practices
• Participate in the design & implementation of production cloud grade services supporting high availability

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience leading software engineers for product development
• Experience managing capitalized software processes
• Preferred: experience with managing teams' operational health by analyzing product teams' work distribution CapEx, Opex, Maintenance, Billable and OH
• Preferred: experience managing the organizational structure of teams as well as headcount & non-headcount budgets
• 10+ years of combined experience in software engineering, enterprise architecture and/or DevOps
• Working experience with scaled software architecture & domain: performance, redundancy, failover, clustering, vertical scaling
• Preferred: experience using AWS cloud solutions, ideally including migration from other hosting services
• Working experience with source code management patterns and DevOps automation
• Proficient in API design, development & production operation
• Working experience managing production client & server code bases across one or more technology stacks
• Working experience with production Microsoft SQL Server schema design, queries & administration
• Preferred: working experience with orchestration, automation, and configuration management processes & related DevOps tools & cloud platforms
• Highly motivated self-starter with a desire to help others and take action
• Requires strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts into non-technical terms
• Ability to independently work as a contributing member in a high-paced and focused team
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks with competing deadlines
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to work under pressure
• Ability to socialize ideas and influence decisions without direct authority
• Collaborative in nature with a strong desire to dig in and learn independently and as well as through asking questions

Engineering Leadership Role – Scale-Up in Growth Mode (London, Office-First)

People and Technology Leadership

Permanent Role - (£140K - £80K) + equity + private medical + perks.

We’re looking for an Engineering Manager or Head of Engineering to take the reins of a talented, growing team at a well-funded scale-up that’s transforming how an entire industry operates.

This fast-moving, high-impact leadership role has you working directly with the founders and senior product leaders to scale teams, drive delivery, and embed a high-performance engineering culture where engineers thrive.

You’ll inherit a strong foundation team (2 pods, 15+ engineers across front-end, back-end, full stack, DevOps) and the mandate to grow it to 20+ while levelling up processes, mentoring a wave of junior talent, and pioneering AI-first development.

What you’ll be doing

• Shape and deliver the roadmap with founders & product leads, balancing ambition with technical excellence.
• Lead, coach, and grow a multi-disciplinary engineering team (2 technical leads + DevOps) building career paths, mentoring juniors, and creating a culture of ownership.
• Removing bottlenecks for the team, being the enabler
• Drive rapid, reliable delivery while keeping platform health, security, and scalability front of mind.
• Embed AI, automation, and pragmatic DevOps practices to boost speed and quality.
• Be a visible, approachable leader from code reviews to problem-solving alongside your team.

What we’re looking for

• Proven experience leading and scaling engineering teams in high-growth, product-led environments.
• Strong technical grounding (Python/Django ideal) with the ability to guide and mentor developers.
• A low-ego, collaborative style equally comfortable in deep technical discussions and high-level strategy.
• Experience balancing speed and quality in fast-paced delivery environments.
• Passion for developing people as much as delivering great software.

Why this role is exciting

• Work directly with ambitious, young founders driving real industry change.
• Lead a collaborative, office-first culture where decisions happen face-to-face.
• Competitive salary (£140K - £1 K) + equity + private medical + perks.
• Be part of a growth journey with real ownership, influence, and scope to shape how engineering operates.

Location: London (Camden), office-first

If you’re ready to lead from the front, scale a high-performance team, and make a visible impact in a fast-growing business, please send your CV across today.

We are working with an highly regarded commodities trading firm to support the build of a platform that will be used by internal consumers and sold to external customers. Reporting to the COO, this is a key role and as such has relatively complex requirements that balance recent, hands on coding experience (C#, Javascript/Angular) with architecture responsibilities and oversight of devops/infrastructure. There is also line responsibility for an offshore development team, so the successful candidate will be able to demonstrate experience in a variety of disciplines. The client is particularly interested in small-medium sized company, start up or scale-up experience.

Candidates should be aware that this role is based in a central London office 5 days per week.