Engineering Manager - GBP55,000 to GBP60,000 - Leeds Hybrid - Dev

Reed Technology; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job description

Engineering Manager - 55,000 to 60,000 - Leeds Hybrid - Dev

We are currently partnering with a Leading Software company within the healthcare sector. Based in the heart of Leeds, our client is searching for an Engineering Manager to lead their team of Software Engineers.

Engineering Manager

• Location: Leeds - Hybrid
• Job Type: Full-time
• Salary: 55,000 - 60,000

As the Engineering Manager, you will play a crucial part in leading a team of software engineers, focusing on staff management, career development, and technical delivery. This role is critical for scaling the organization's software engineering capabilities.

Day-to-day of the role:

Team Leadership and People Management

• Lead, mentor, and coach a team of software engineers, fostering their technical and professional development.
• Conduct regular one-on-one meetings, performance reviews, and goal-setting discussions.
• Drive recruitment efforts, hiring, and onboarding of new team members.
• Promote a culture of inclusion, collaboration, and innovation within the team.

Training and Development

• Identify skills gaps and implement training programs, mentorship initiatives, and learning opportunities.
• Encourage knowledge sharing and continuous improvement across the engineering team.
• Support career progression pathways for engineers, aligning their growth with company needs.

Project and Technical Management

• Collaborate with CTO, Head of Development, Product Managers, Technical Leads, and other stakeholders to ensure successful delivery of software products and features.
• Facilitate agile processes, ensuring best practices are followed for development and delivery.
• Advocate for software engineering excellence, including code quality, testing, and automation.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Experience: 5+ years in software engineering, with at least 2 years in a leadership or management role.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Technical Expertise: Strong understanding of the software development life cycle (SDLC), agile methodologies, and modern software practices.
• Leadership Skills: Proven ability to lead, mentor, and grow software engineers at all levels.
• Communication: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Problem Solving: Demonstrated experience in resolving complex challenges and improving team performance.

Desirable Skills

• Experience in healthcare technology, regulatory environments, or SaaS platforms.
• Familiarity with cloud technologies (e.g., Azure) and DevOps practices.
• Certification in agile frameworks (e.g., Scrum Master, SAFe).
• Experience scaling teams in a fast-growing organization.

Benefits

• Healthcare cashback as well as an option to opt in for Private healthcare.
• Learning and development - a budget of 1000 each year.
• Birthdays off.
• Life cover.
• Flexibility - Hybrid working.
• Discounts - Cinema, retail, gym memberships, etc.
• Paid sick leave.
• Mental healthcare.

To Apply

If you are a strong leader with extensive knowledge in software development processes and team management, we would love to hear from you.

Simply click apply and attach a copy of your most up-to-date CV for immediate consideration.