Software Engineering Manager

**Senior Manager, Software Engineering – Core Technology** Cpl are partnering with a leading organisation in the financial technology space to appoint a Senior Manager, Software Engineering. This is an opportunity for an experienced engineering leader to manage a portfolio of critical cloud\-based applications, lead and develop a high\-performing software engineering team, and work closely with product and architecture stakeholders to shape delivery priorities. **Responsibilities** * Lead a team of software engineers delivering scalable, secure and resilient web\-based applications. * Own the technical delivery of a portfolio of business\-critical applications and services. * Partner with product owners, architects and senior business stakeholders to translate strategy and requirements into prioritised technical roadmaps and delivery plans. * Drive modern engineering standards across software development, testing, deployment and operational excellence. * Support the design and delivery of cloud\-native, microservices\-based solutions. * Manage, mentor and develop engineering talent, supporting career progression, performance and team engagement. * Lead hiring activity and help build a strong, inclusive and high\-performing engineering culture. * Ensure consistent adoption of best practices including CI/CD, automated testing, infrastructure\-as\-code and containerisation. * Collaborate with distributed teams and stakeholders across multiple locations. * Balance delivery, technical quality, risk and operational priorities across several workstreams. **Requirements** * Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or a related discipline. * 7\+ years’ experience in software engineering, ideally delivering secure, scalable and resilient web applications. * 5\+ years’ direct people\-management experience leading software engineering teams. * Strong hands\-on software engineering background across both frontend and backend development. * Experience delivering cloud\-based applications and services within a modern engineering environment. * Good understanding of microservices architecture, cloud deployments and API\-led systems. * Proven experience managing delivery for mission\-critical or highly available applications. * Exposure to CI/CD, automated testing, infrastructure\-as\-code and containerisation. * Demonstrated experience hiring, developing and retaining engineering talent. * Strong stakeholder management, communication, organisation and problem\-solving skills. * Experience managing remote or geographically distributed engineering teams would be advantageous. **On offer** * Base salary of €80,000–€85,000\. * Up to 20% annual bonus potential. * Full benefits package. * Hybrid working model, with flexibility currently available. * Senior engineering leadership opportunity with scope to influence technology strategy, engineering standards and team development. \#LI\-JM2