Software Engineering Manager

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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 experienced 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.
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Location:
City Of London
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Technology

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