About the Role
<p><strong>Engineering Lead / Software Engineering Manager </strong><br />
<strong>Node.js, React & AWS </strong><br />
<strong>Manchester (Hybrid – 2 Days per Week)</strong><br />
<strong>£85,000 – £100,000</strong></p>
<p>On behalf of one of our favourite Manchester-based technology clients, BD Talent are keen to speak to Tech Leads and Software Engineering Managers who have a strong background leading software delivery, establishing technical standards and implementing engineering best practice.</p>
<p>We’re looking to find someone with this background who would be interested in an opportunity which offers autonomy, ownership, progression, a great team and an ever progressive tech stack.</p>
<p>The best tools for the job will always be provided, experimentation is encouraged and personal development is funded, encouraged and supported.</p>
<p>Reporting directly to the CEO, you’ll play a key role in shaping development processes, leading technical teams and ensuring successful delivery across a modern cloud-based technology stack.</p>
<p>It’s a hands-on technical leadership role – it is not a pure project management role, and it is not a pure coding role. Where they have access to a nearshore team of Software Engineers and UX/UI Designers, this role will require some aspects of hands-on coding, more so at the beginning of this role until processes are in place.</p>
<p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Lead software development delivery across multiple projects</li>
<li>Translate business requirements into technical plans and priorities</li>
<li>Drive code quality, testing, documentation and release standards</li>
<li>Line manage the Cloud Security Engineer and two Lead Data Engineers from a people, workload, development and coordination perspective</li>
<li>Coordinate work across internal teams and external delivery partners</li>
<li>Identify risks, remove blockers and improve delivery processes</li>
<li>Contribute hands-on to technical work when required</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Essential Skills & Experience</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Previous experience as a Software Development Manager, Engineering Manager or Technical Lead</li>
<li>Strong technical background in:<br />
o TypeScript / Node.js<br />
o React<br />
o AWS CDK<br />
o AWS Lambda, API Gateway, EventBridge and DynamoDB<br />
o GitHub Actions<br />
o Monorepo environments</li>
<li>Experience implementing engineering best practices and development standards</li>
<li>Strong stakeholder management and communication skills</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Desirable</strong></p>
<p>Astro or Cloudflare Workers, Microsoft Fabric or Azure Event Hub, Python, data platforms or CMS integrations and experience within high-transaction, digital environments</p>
<p><strong>What’s On Offer?</strong></p>
<p>• Salary of £85,000 – £100,000<br />
• Hybrid working (2 days per week in the office)<br />
• Flexible start times between 5:00am and 10:00am<br />
• 7.5-hour working day<br />
• Choice of a 30-minute or 60-minute lunch break<br />
• Fully funded training budget for courses, certifications and subscriptions<br />
• High-spec equipment<br />
• Free on-site parking – they are based on the edge of the city centre<br />
• Supportive, collaborative culture with direct access to senior leadership</p>
<p>If you’re a technically strong leader who enjoys improving delivery, developing teams and driving engineering excellence, we’d love to hear from you.</p>
<p><strong>Apply now</strong> or contact <strong>Becca Dooks at BD Talent</strong> for a confidential discussion: becca@bdtalent.co.uk / 07940548907</p>
<p>*Must be UK based, have full working rights and be able to work from the Manchester office 2 days per week – sponsorship is NOT available*</p>
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