Software Engineering Manager

2 weeks ago

City of Edinburgh, United Kingdom Software Company Full time

Software Engineering Manager Location: Central Scotland (Hybrid role with 1-2 days in the office) VISA status: Applicant must be based within easy commute of Glasgow or Edinburgh (central Scotland) and be UK citizens or not requiring sponsorship. Key areas to the role: AI, SaaS, AWS/Cloud, Web Technology, hands‑on software development, team leadership. Position Overview: We are excited to announce an opportunity with a company that is truly one of those you will speak about for a Software Engineering Manager, a key role in a client’s upcoming expansion into Central Scotland. Already established in the US, our client is looking to make the first key hire in Q1 2026 and build a team in central Scotland. As the client embarks on this exciting journey, they seek an experienced professional to help shape their engineering team. This hybrid position will involve close collaboration with the VP of Engineering to outline the technical roadmap while ensuring delivery, execution, and quality of software projects. The successful candidate will also play a significant role in hands‑on platform development. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in nurturing small software teams within mission‑driven environments. Our client is looking for a hands‑on leader who thrives in early‑stage and growth contexts—someone who can mentor and coach engineers, establish effective development practices, and contribute technically to projects. Key Responsibilities Oversee sprint planning, backlog prioritisation, and delivery processes that emphasise speed, quality, and sustainability. Provide technical contributions as necessary, contributing to design reviews, architecture decisions, and coding efforts. Define and implement engineering practices, coding standards, and quality benchmarks tailored to a growing SaaS company. Work closely with key stakeholders to translate business requirements into effective technical solutions. Advocate for and establish engineering best practices, including agile methodologies, automated testing, and CI/CD processes. Foster a collaborative, accountable, and innovative culture within the growing engineering organisation. Skills & Qualifications Required: 10+ years of software engineering experience, with at least 2 years in a leadership role (team lead, tech lead, or manager). Demonstrated success in delivering SaaS applications. APIs and communication protocols (REST, WebSockets, MQTT). Cloud and DevOps tools (AWS services such as Lambda, ECS, S3, RDS, along with Docker, Terraform, GitHub, Jenkins, etc.). Comfort in working with small teams, effectively balancing hands‑on contributions with managerial duties. Experience in agile development, CI/CD, and automated testing methodologies. Preferred: Experience in scaling teams within high‑growth environments. Familiarity with AWS cloud services and distributed, cloud‑native architectures. Background in mission‑critical applications. If you are an innovative leader based in Central Scotland, ready to make a significant impact in a growing organisation, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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