Software Engineering Manager

Fazer Recruitment

ScreenedFull Time

Chester, Cheshire

£55,000 - £60,000/annum

Posted 5 days ago

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About the role

Job Description

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Software Engineering Manager

Chester

£55,000 – £60,000 + Benefits

The Role

An established and growing organisation is looking for a hands-on Software Engineering Manager to lead and support a software engineering team.

This is a practical leadership role — not a purely managerial position. You’ll be responsible for improving delivery, introducing structure, mentoring developers, and remaining technically involved where required.

You’ll work closely with senior leadership, taking ownership of day-to-day coordination, planning, and team performance.

Key Responsibilities for the Software Engineering Manager

Lead and coordinate a small team of software developers
Manage priorities, workload planning, and delivery schedules
Improve processes, communication, and team accountability
Run stand-ups, sprint planning, and delivery reviews where appropriate
Mentor and support developers
Stay hands-on with development when needed
Oversee DevOps, deployments, and release processes
Align development output with business priorities
Contribute to building a scalable and positive engineering culture

Experience Required

Experience leading or mentoring software developers
Strong software development background
Proven ability to manage workflows and priorities
Experience with Agile / Scrum methodologies
DevOps / CI/CD and deployment experience
Ability to balance technical quality with commercial outcomes
Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment

Personal Attributes

Approachable and people-focused
Self-motivated and dependable
Strong communicator (written xwzovoh and verbal)
Organised and accountable
Calm under pressure
Positive, solutions-oriented mindset
Able to challenge constructively

Package & Benefits

Salary: £55,000 – £60,000
23 days holiday + bank holidays
Additional leave with service
Birthday day off
Company pension
Private medical insurance
Cycle to work scheme
Employee benefits platform
Free on-site parking

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