Software Engineering Team Lead

Software Development Team Leader

Location: Manchester

Flexibility: Hybrid working policy available

Salary: Up to £75,000 + 15% bonus

Overview

My client is seeking a Software Development Team Leader to guide and support a talented team of developers as they continue to grow and expand internationally, including into the United States. This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a predominantly hands-off leadership role where your focus will be on people, delivery, and driving best practice rather than day-to-day coding.

You’ll be responsible for ensuring quality delivery, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, and aligning technical solutions with business objectives. While the team works with technologies such as C#, Golang, Kafka, SQL, and cloud platforms, your own technical background doesn’t need to align directly with this stack — what matters is your ability to lead effectively, manage delivery, and help the team thrive.

Key Skills and Experience Required

• Proven experience leading software development teams and delivering high-quality results.
• Strong ability to manage multiple delivery streams, plan resources, and mitigate risks.
• Skilled in mentoring, knowledge sharing, and supporting the growth of team members.
• Excellent communicator with the ability to engage stakeholders and collaborate across teams.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced environment, able to balance priorities and maintain oversight of delivery.
• Awareness of modern software practices and scalable system design is desirable, but hands-on experience with the team’s specific tech stack is not essential.

If you’re interested in the above, please apply for the position or contact me directly at anthony.dale@adalta-solutions.com