Software Engineering Manager

Senior Business Manager - Cloud Software at Uniting Ambition / Placing permanent Senior Software talent in the Regions Software Engineering Manager / Team Lead Manchester | Hybrid (2 Days/Week Onsite) Build at Scale. Lead with Vision. Move at Speed. We’re partnering with a fast-scaling, global, product-led business that’s redefining its market through modern platforms and AI-driven innovation. 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. What You’ll Be Driving Technical Leadership at Scale 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 direction. Lead a high-performing squad of 6–8 front-end engineers, balancing hands-on technical input with coaching, mentoring, and building future leaders. End-to-End Delivery Guide products from concept and design through to production, ensuring scalability, resilience, and maintainability in fast-moving environments. Drive key decisions around component architecture, state management, frontend infrastructure, CI/CD, performance optimisation, and platform evolution. 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. What You’ll Bring Proven experience leading Software teams Strong hands-on engineering background, with the credibility to guide architectural discussions and unblock complex technical challenges. Experience operating in high-growth, fast-paced, scale-up or start-up-style environments where priorities evolve quickly. A genuine interest in system design, scalability, and performance, not just feature delivery. Curiosity around AI technologies and how they can elevate front-end experiences. A passion for developing people, building trust, and creating teams that thrive under pace. What’s On Offer Real ownership and influence — your decisions will shape products used at scale. A collaborative, ego‑free engineering culture that values ideas over titles. Competitive salary, strong benefits, and clear progression into senior leadership. Hybrid working with 2 days per week in a modern Manchester HQ. If you’re excited by architecture, scale, and speed, and want to lead a team building ambitious front-end systems with real-world impact — this is the role where you can truly make your mark. #J-18808-Ljbffr