Software Engineering Manager
Salary: Up to £75k
South West
Overview
This role is responsible for building and leading a multidisciplinary software engineering and application support team to execute the Technology, Digital, and Data strategy. The key responsibilities include defining processes, tool sets, standards, and frameworks, managing critical third-party systems and integrations, and developing custom in-house digital solutions.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and develop a multidisciplinary team to provide application support and facilitate integration of business services.
* Establish and maintain processes, tools, and standards for efficient team operations.
* Design and build accessible, robust, and scalable digital solutions in line with corporate strategy, focusing on simplicity and elegance.
* Drive test automation for in-house services.
* Develop and execute a roadmap for systems and services.
* Champion Agile practices across the team and wider business.
Team Leadership & Development
* Foster a high-support, high-challenge environment to drive performance and continuous improvement.
* Align team processes with organizational values and behaviors.
* Collaborate with the management team to support the development and delivery of the operational plan.
* Deputize for the Director when needed.
* Lead the team's professional development, emphasizing efficiency, integrity, and quality.
Qualifications & Experience
* Essential:
* Strong knowledge of systems delivery and support, including both off-the-shelf and custom solutions.
* Expertise in API development/maintenance, Python, Java, or C#.
* Solid understanding of API security, testing (smoke, unit, integration), and secure coding standards.
* Experience with SQL, deployment to public cloud environments, and data encryption.
* Familiarity with Agile methodologies (Scrum or Kanban) and key performance indicators (KPIs).
* Full driving license (no/minimal endorsements).
Desirable:
* Knowledge of JavaScript, XML, and Test-Driven Development.
* Familiarity with CI/CD, performance testing, and service design.
* Experience in managing multidisciplinary teams and delivering business systems and change.
* Experience with CRM systems and Scrum Master or Delivery Manager roles.
Other Requirements
* Knowledge of third-party Housing Management systems is an advantage.
* Welsh language skills (spoken/written) are a plus.
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