UK Software Engineering Manager

UK Software Engineering Manager

Role Summary

Our client is seeking an experienced and passionate Software Engineering Manager to lead their Software Engineering team in Lewes, East Sussex.

Reporting to the Head of R&D, the Software Manager will lead a Software Engineering team, which is responsible for developing embedded software solutions, network solutions and software tools for company product lines. It is expected that you will spend more than half of your time in this role actively contributing towards software development.

Key Responsibilities

• Hands-on development of software solutions (embedded Linux, networked digital audio systems)
• Line management duties for the Software Engineering team, working on multiple concurrent projects, which include:
• Leading, inspiring, supporting and motivating the team
• Helping team members to reach their full potential
• Understanding the career aspirations of team members and, where possible, supporting them in achieving these goals
• Identifying and agreeing objectives with team members
• Performing annual and intermediate appraisals
• In collaboration with the Project Management team, plan and assign projects and tasks, including people allocation to ensure project completion according to agreed timelines
• Collaborate with the Senior Software Director and international Software Managers on:
• Software quality and design methodologies
• Development methodologies
• Software system architectures

Key Skills Required

• Bachelor’s or higher degree in Software Engineering or other relevant technical areas and / or extensive experience at a senior level within real-time embedded software development in a competitive commercial environment
• Demonstrable track record of leading high-performing Software teams
• Project management experience, including Agile methodologies
• Good spoken and written English language skills
• Experience with change management is an advantage

You should be a confident and engaged leader who thrives in challenging environments. You are an excellent team player with strong communication skills who can inspire and motivate your team to achieve excellent results. You are adaptable, have a strategic and analytical mindset and have a proactive approach towards problem-solving.

Benefits

• Be part of a globally-recognised, technology-led organisation
• Be part of and lead a talented and driven Software Engineering team
• Influence the strategic direction of software engineering projects across the company
• Career development opportunities
• Flexible working conditions
• Competitive compensation package