Software Engineering Manager

This Software Engineering Manager role is focused on leading a high-performing squad of 6–8 front-end engineers, balancing hands-on technical input with coaching, mentoring, and building future leaders. It would suit someone who can bring strong professional approach to the role.

Role overview

Collaborate closely with product and data teams to integrate AI-driven capabilities into user-facing experiences — pushing the boundaries of what modern UIs can do. Set the bar for code quality, best practices, and modern front-end standards, fostering a culture where engineers care deeply about craft, impact, and outcomes.

Main responsibilities

Leading a high-performing squad of 6–8 front-end engineers, balancing hands-on technical input with coaching, mentoring, and building future leaders. Driving key decisions around component architecture, state management, frontend infrastructure, CI/CD, performance optimisation, and platform evolution. Own the architecture for complex, business-critical platforms used at global scale. You’ll be involved in high-level system design, performance strategy, and long-term technical di.

What helps someone succeed

Strong professional approach.

Requirements

• Experience operating in high-growth, fast-paced, scale-up or start-up-style environments where priorities evolve quickly.
• Proven experience leading Software teams.

Job details

• Hybrid working with 2 days per week in a modern Manchester HQ.
• They’re looking for a Software Engineering Manager / Team Lead to take ownership of a full stack domain, lead from the front, and help architect systems built to scale globally.
• This isn’t a role where you just keep the lights on — you’ll shape architecture, influence product direction, and lead a team operating at real pace.
• We’re partnering with a fast-scaling, global, product-led business that’s redefining its market through modern platforms and AI-driven innovation.