We’re seeking a skilled and adaptable Software Engineering Manager to join a thriving Technology team within a leading Tier 1 institution. You’ll play a key role in coaching and mentoring engineers in modern software development practices, helping the team to adopt agreed standards and ways of working.

Responsibilities

• Coach and mentor engineers in modern software development practices (CI/CD, microservices, testing, observability)
• Help the team adopt standards and ways of working
• Collaborate with Product, DevOps, and Delivery leads in Agile squads

Qualifications

• Experience with modern engineering practices: CI/CD, microservices, testing, observability
• Track record of uplifting team maturity through coaching and embedding standards
• Experience contributing to or implementing engineering playbooks or maturity models
• Comfortable working in Agile squads alongside Product, DevOps, and Delivery leads
• Clear communicator able to constructively challenge and drive behaviour change
• Experience working in SAFe or a release train format would be highly beneficial

Ideal Profile

• Confident engaging senior engineers, architects, and delivery leads
• Hands-on credibility to mentor day-to-day
• Committed to delivering sustainable improvements
• Delivery-focused and collaborative

Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Contract
• Job function: Information Technology, Consulting, and Finance
• Industries: Financial Services, Banking, and Investment Banking

Location

Greater Manchester, England, United Kingdom