Software Engineering Manager

Software Engineering Manager JavaScript, React.js, Node.js, Terraform, Cloud, Agile, CI/CD £90-95k annual bonus, company share scheme Hybrid working in Greater Manchester Who We Are We are a highly collaborative technology team building scalable, modern software solutions used by a wide and diverse user base. Our culture is engineering-led, with a strong focus on quality, innovation, and continuous improvement. With a growing delivery roadmap, we are expanding our leadership capability and are looking for an experienced Software Engineering Manager to help guide teams, technology, and delivery. Who We're Seeking We're looking for a Software Engineering Manager with a strong technical background and proven experience leading highly skilled engineering teams. You will have previously worked hands-on in software development and now enjoy enabling others to perform at their best through mentoring, coaching, and clear technical direction. You'll work within an Agile environment, contributing across the full product development lifecycle. You'll champion best practices, challenge the status quo, and encourage innovation while ensuring high standards of engineering quality. You should be comfortable working with modern back-end and cloud-based systems, writing and reviewing JavaScript code, and shaping solutions using Infrastructure as Code. What You'll Bring Strong understanding of Agile methodologies and how to apply them throughout the PDLC Demonstrable coding experience in JavaScript, React.js Strong people leadership skills, including performance management, coaching, and development planning Experience designing, building, and iterating commercial web, back-end, or cloud-based applications Hands-on experience writing, testing, and releasing high-quality JavaScript code Experience with CI/CD, reusable components, and engineering best practices Ability to learn new technologies quickly and apply them effectively Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence positive outcomes Experience mentoring and supporting less experienced engineers Why Join Clear progression into senior engineering leadership roles Strong influence over technical direction and engineering standards Supportive, collaborative team culture Ongoing learning and development opportunities Modern Agile workflows with real autonomy Opportunity to work on complex, meaningful technical challenges What Happens Next? Please either apply online or email me directly at . For more information, feel free to call me on 07880 358 148. By applying, you consent to us processing your details for this vacancy only. We look forward to hearing from you! Key Skills: JavaScript, Node.js, Cloud, Terraform, Agile, CI/CD, Algorithms, System Design, Leadership, Coaching, Web Applications.