We are seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead a cross-functional team of 15-20 engineers in Milton Keynes. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the team's high skill level and motivation, overseeing software development projects, and acting as a quality gatekeeper.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead a cross-functional engineering team of 15-20 engineers
* Ensure quality and performance
* Oversee software development projects from inception to completion
* Support innovation and improvement within the team
* Coach and mentor engineers to facilitate innovation and new ideas
* Support the recruitment and hiring of software engineers
* Manage software engineering talent and performance
* Help create a culture that supports learning, collaboration, and inclusiveness
* Prototype and support new initiatives and solutions
* Work with internal and external stakeholders to ensure solutions meet business needs
Experience & skills required:
* Graduate degree in IT or software engineering and/or 10 years of experience in software engineering
* 5+ years of experience managing teams of software engineers
* Proven experience in software engineering and team leadership
* Ability to promote and coach Agile practices and values
* Personal responsibility for identifying and carrying out own development needs
* Background in delivery technology in customer-facing industries
* Understanding of SAFe, Scrum, and Kanban frameworks
* Experience with Jira, Azure Dev Ops, GitHub, Jenkins, and Octopus automated deployments
* Working knowledge of Microsoft.NET, Microsoft SQL, and cloud Azure
Connells Group is a leading estate agency and property services provider in the UK, with a network of over 1,250 branches. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from suitably qualified candidates.