Senior Engineering Manager / Head of Software
Location: South Bristol (Hybrid – 2 days onsite per week)
Salary: £80,000 - £90,000 per annum
Start Date: ASAP
About the Role:
We are seeking a Senior Engineering Manager / Head of Software for our client based in South Bristol. This is a hands-on, strategic leadership opportunity where you will have the chance to build and lead a software development function from the ground up, contributing to the growth and future direction of the company. You’ll play a pivotal role in transitioning legacy projects, bringing development in-house, and building an internal development team. This role offers the potential to grow into a CTO position as the company expands.
Key Responsibilities:
- Team Building & Leadership:
- Lead the recruitment, mentorship, and management of a high-performing software development team.
- Collaborate with third-party vendors to manage the transition to in-house development.
- Technical Strategy & Execution:
- Plan, execute, and deliver software projects that align with business goals.
- Manage risks, track progress, and ensure timely delivery.
- Technical Leadership:
- Establish and enforce development standards and best practices.
- Evaluate and integrate new technologies to support both technical and business roadmaps.
- Provide technical oversight through code reviews and technical stand-ups.
Preferred Skills and Experience: (Not all are essential, but ideal candidates will stand out with the following.)
- Proven experience setting up a software development function from scratch.
- Hands-on coding abilities with experience leading code reviews and daily stand-ups.
- Strong background in team recruitment, building, and scaling.
- Working knowledge of web development technologies: JavaScript, HTML, CSS, XML, XSLT, SQL Server.
- Experience with major digital transformations, especially in bringing development in-house.
- Strong collaboration skills with the ability to work with third-party vendors.
- Experience in setting up technical roadmaps, strategy, and software architecture.
Benefits:
- Flexible hybrid working arrangement
- Competitive salary with potential progression to CTO as the company grows.
- Opportunity to make a significant impact on a growing company’s software development strategy.
- 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays
- Pension Auto-Enrolment