At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and build a dynamic Software Engineering team while driving innovative projects.
- Company: Join an ambitious tech company in Leeds with a hybrid work model.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career growth, and the chance to shape engineering practices.
- Other info: Exciting opportunity for hands-on leaders passionate about technology and team development.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a rapidly scaling business and advance your career.
- Qualifications: Strong technical skills in .NET, Azure, and experience in leading software teams.
The predicted salary is between 40500 - 49500 £ per year.
You will work closely with the Head of Technology and Data to build out the Software Engineering team as they look to bring the function in house. The role will be a mix of hands-on technical leadership, delivery and strategy. This will include you hiring into the team and building it as the company scales up. You will be joining an ambitious team and this would be an excellent position for someone hungry to climb the career ladder.
Required Skills
- Strong technical capability with: .NET, Azure (cloud development and deployment), SQL databases, Messaging/integration patterns, Caching solutions
- Proven experience leading and coaching/developing Software Engineers (team build-out, coaching, performance, delivery ownership)
- Strong hands-on background across the software development lifecycle (SDLC) from design through deployment and support
- Solid understanding and application of Agile methodologies and engineering best practices
- Experience implementing design patterns and scalable software architecture approaches
- Experience planning and delivering CI/CD strategies and improving deployment pipelines
- Ability to identify and implement automated testing opportunities
- Strong communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills
- Valid driving licence
Nice to Have Skills
- Experience defining and tracking engineering KPIs and building service levels (SLAs) around quality/availability/performance
- Strong experience conducting structured code reviews and raising quality standards across a team
- Exposure to modern secure development and cloud governance practices (security-by-design)
This is a great opportunity for a Software Leader who is keen to shape the engineering function across a rapidly scaling business.
Software Engineering Manager - Leeds employer: Gravitas Recruitment Group (Global) Ltd
Join a forward-thinking organisation in Reading that is committed to digital transformation and innovation. As the Head of Cloud Infrastructure, you will benefit from a hybrid working model, a culture that values meaningful change, and ample opportunities for professional growth within a supportive team environment. With a focus on modernisation and a strong commitment to employee development, this role offers a unique chance to shape the future of cloud infrastructure while enjoying the stability of a well-established company.
Contact Details:
Gravitas Recruitment Group (Global) Ltd Recruitment Team
