Title: Head of Software Engineering
Salary: £120-150k
Location: Greater Manchester, 3 days per week
Are you passionate about leading teams, driving technical excellence, and delivering innovative software solutions?
Our PE-backed client is looking for an experienced leader to manage and inspire a new cross-functional Agile team.
If you're ready to drive quality and efficiency in a fast-paced environment, this role could be for you!
Key Responsibilities: Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing team focused on delivering value to customers Plan strategically to align technical capabilities with current and future business needs Manage a team of 7 employees + external suppliers and agencies Optimize product development processes and ensure smooth project execution Provide guidance and set clear, achievable objectives for the team, supporting their professional growth Oversee resource planning and maintain strong internal and external relationships Collaborate on business cases and be a part of the Product Senior Leadership Group.
Drive the adoption of best practices in estimation, release planning, and progress communication Skills & Experience: Deep expertise in software development practices (TDD/BDD) Proficient in front-end, back-end, database, and mobile app development Excellent communication, commercial awareness, and negotiation skills Experience coaching, mentoring, and managing the full development lifecycle Expert in Agile/Scrum methodologies Tech stack is JavaScript/TypeScript, React/Next.js, Node.js and AWS (Lambdas, Serverless) – any experience managing or working in this stack would be beneficial Success Metrics: Delivery of high-quality products Employee retention and engagement Effective communication across teams Technical excellence with a focus on legacy system migration and debt reduction If you are a visionary leader with a passion for engineering excellence and a track record of delivering impactful tech solutions, please apply!