Salary: £70,000 - 90,000 per year
Requirements:
- Proven leadership of enterprise software platforms and delivery governance in a non-hands‑on role
- Experience managing mixed development ecosystems, including custom, packaged, low‑code, and legacy systems
- Strong background in backlog, roadmap, and delivery management in Agile or hybrid environments
- Experience with AI governance and adoption in enterprise environments
- Track record of leading multi‑disciplinary teams and third‑party suppliers
- Experience in regulated or operationally critical environments
- Degree‑level qualification or equivalent experience
- Certification in Agile, Scrum, SAFe, PRINCE2, MSP, or similar
- Eligibility for UK Security Clearance (SC)
- Desirable: relevant cloud or platform certifications
- Desirable: experience governing low‑code and AI solutions at scale
Responsibilities:
- Define and deliver a clear software platform strategy and roadmap across custom applications, APIs, low‑code, and legacy systems
- Lead high‑quality, predictable delivery of software changes across internal teams, citizen developers, and third‑party suppliers
- Own and prioritise the development backlog, balancing business needs, stability, risk, and innovation
- Establish governance for low‑code and citizen development to enable safe, scalable use
- Oversee responsible adoption of AI‑enabled capabilities
- Ensure architectural integrity, security, and compliance across all solutions
- Manage legacy systems, including modernisation and decommissioning plans
- Maintain reliable, resilient platform operations
- Lead and develop high‑performing engineering teams and partners
- Control and optimise platform and tooling costs
- Provide clear reporting on delivery, risks, and platform health
Technologies:
- AI
- Cloud
- Support
- Security
Benefits:
Company car or car allowance, annual bonus scheme, pension scheme, flexible working options, healthcare benefits, employee discounts, and annual leave.
Position based at our Bristol HQ or Exeter HQ.
Software Engineering Manager in Topsham employer: South West Water
At South West Water, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that values teamwork and sustainability. Our employees benefit from opportunities for personal and professional growth, alongside the chance to contribute to meaningful environmental initiatives in one of the UK's most beautiful regions. Join us in making a difference while enjoying a fulfilling career in the water sector.
