Software Engineering Manager

Engineering Manager Engineering leadership role with a global product discovery platform used by millions of consumers worldwide 6+ years software engineering experience, 2+ years people management Agile/product-led environment, cross-functional leadership exposure £70,000-£90,000 Genuine influence over product strategy and roadmap, not just delivery About the Company Our client is a global technology company building smart shopping experiences, connecting thousands of brands and retailers with billions of consumers through enterprise-grade content and insight tools.

If the following job requirements and experience match your skills, please ensure you apply promptly.

Recognised as a Great Place to Work across multiple regions including the UK, they operate at serious scale with a strong engineering culture.

Role Overview We're looking for an experienced Engineering Manager to lead a team building software used at global scale.

You'll sit within the wider leadership team, driving delivery to meet business needs whilst developing your people through strong agile coaching and technical direction.

You'll work closely with Product Management and Product Design, giving you real influence over roadmap and strategy rather than just execution.

Key Responsibilities Coach, mentor, and drive career development across your team Prioritise workload ruthlessly, remove roadblocks, and protect the team from disruption Collaborate closely with Product Management on strategy and backlog prioritisation Identify professional development opportunities and partner with the right people to deliver them Anticipate future hiring needs and work with talent teams to recruit and evaluate new team members Deliver formal performance evaluations and frequent, informal feedback Advise on technical difficulties and flag risks your team might overlook (scalability, performance, security, compliance, operational readiness) Stay current on the tools, technologies, and industry developments relevant to your team What You'll Need Essential: 6+ years software engineering experience, including 2+ years as a people manager/lead Strong track record in agile software development xwzovoh environments Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, across technical and non-technical audiences Desirable: Analytical, data-driven approach to decision-making and risk management Experience balancing speed-to-market against long-term engineering decisions Benefits & Package £70,000-£90,000 Flexible office attendance
- hybrid working available Global business with genuine scale and international exposure Strong culture of transparency, autonomy, and career development Direct influence over product strategy and roadmap You must currently reside in Northern Ireland.

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