Software Engineering Manager

Software Engineering Manager

Full-Time 60000 - 80000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Tempting Ventures

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead and mentor a talented team while driving engineering excellence and developing cloud-native solutions.
  • Company: Join a growing tech company with a strong focus on innovation and quality.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, private medical insurance, and excellent career progression opportunities.
  • Other info: Enjoy a flexible hybrid working model in a modern tech environment.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact by shaping technical direction and mentoring the next generation of engineers.
  • Qualifications: 7+ years in software engineering and 3+ years in team leadership, with strong Python and AWS skills.

The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.

  • Engineering Manager / Technical Team Lead (Python/AWS) |
  • Hybrid - West London

We're seeking an experienced Engineering Manager / Technical Team Lead with strong Python and AWS expertise to join a growing technology team.

This is a hands‑on leadership role, ideal for someone who enjoys balancing technical delivery, architecture, people leadership, and team development.

You’ll play a key role in driving engineering excellence, mentoring developers, and contributing directly to the design and development of scalable cloud‑native solutions.

  • What You’ll Be Doing
  • Leading, mentoring, and developing a team of Software Engineers
  • Remaining hands‑on with architecture, code reviews, and technical delivery
  • Running regular 1:1s, performance reviews, and career development discussions
  • Driving sprint planning, delivery management, and engineering best practices
  • Providing technical leadership across Python‑based applications and services
  • Collaborating closely with Product, Data, and Business stakeholders
  • Supporting and improving production systems, reliability, and scalability
  • Championing software quality, testing, automation, and Dev Ops practices
  • Helping shape the technical roadmap and future architecture
  • Building and maintaining cloud‑native solutions within AWS
  • What We’re Looking For
  • 7+ years of software engineering experience
  • 3+ years of experience leading and managing engineering teams
  • Strong hands‑on Python development background
  • Experience with frameworks such as Flask, Django, or Fast API
  • Proven track record of mentoring and developing engineers
  • Strong AWS experience and understanding of cloud‑native architectures
  • Experience with APIs, microservices, and distributed systems
  • Solid understanding of CI/CD pipelines and Dev Ops methodologies
  • Experience working in Agile environments
  • Exposure to Data Platforms, ETL pipelines, analytics, or data‑driven products would be beneficial
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Tech Stack
  • Python
  • Flask, Django, Fast API
  • AWS
  • CI/CD Tooling
  • Docker & Kubernetes (desirable)
  • Data Platforms & ETL Pipelines
  • Location
  • Hybrid - Hounslow, West London
  • 2 days per week onsite
  • Flexible hybrid working model

Why Join?

  • Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
  • Private medical insurance
  • Opportunity to lead a talented and growing engineering team
  • Modern cloud‑first technology environment
  • Strong engineering culture focused on quality and innovation
  • Significant influence over technical direction and engineering practices
  • Excellent career progression opportunities

If you’re a hands‑on engineering leader who enjoys coding, mentoring teams, and building scalable cloud solutions, we’d love to hear from you.

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Software Engineering Manager employer: Tempting Ventures

Tempting Ventures is an exceptional employer that fosters a dynamic work culture, encouraging innovation and collaboration among its team members. With a hybrid working model and a commitment to employee growth, the company provides ample opportunities for career advancement while ensuring a supportive environment that values high-quality outputs and regulatory compliance. Located in a vibrant area, employees benefit from a balanced work-life integration and access to a network of industry professionals.

Tempting Ventures

Contact Details:

Tempting Ventures Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Software Engineering Manager

Python
AWS
Flask
Django
FastAPI
Technical Leadership
Mentoring