Ascent People Ltd
Senior Software Engineering Manager
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Senior Software Engineering Manager | East Midlands | £90,000 + Bonus. 3 days a week in the office
Are you a technical leader who still enjoys being at the coalface, even after moving into management? Do you thrive in a reactive environment where priorities shift, rather than one that runs strictly to plan? Can you get the best out of a team while still being hands-on enough to write C# yourself when it's needed?
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I'm working with a software business, head office in the East Midlands area, with multiple sites across the UK, that's splitting their CTO role in two. The CTO is stepping back into strategy. This new role picks up everything else: the day-to-day running of a growing engineering function, with a clear path to taking on operations too.
Role Overview
You'll have four direct reports and an overall team of around 20. You'll work closely with a strong senior developer who leans into design decisions, and you'll have real influence over architecture and direction. This is a business that trusts you to get it done.
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Key Responsibilities
- Leadership and Management: Oversee the day-to-day running of a growing engineering function.
- Technical Oversight: Maintain both internal and client-facing systems, spotting the low-hanging fruit and jumping in yourself when it helps the team.
- Hands-On Approach: Be hands-on enough to write C# when it's needed.
- Adaptability: Adapt to shifting priorities in a fast-moving environment.
- Operations: Take on the relationship with a third-party MSP within the first six months.
Skills and Requirements
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in .NET, C#, React, and TypeScript.
- Cloud Infrastructure: Experience with AWS and Azure.
- AI and Copilot: Real opinions on making AI and Copilot work harder for the team, not replacing them.
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Working Conditions
- Location: Three days a week in the office at head office in the East Midlands area.
- Work Environment: Fast-moving environment with process in place.
- Work Hours: Three days a week in the office.
Personal Attributes
- Technical Passion: If you've come up through the ranks as a developer, still love being technical, and you're not afraid to challenge what you're being told when something doesn't stack up, I'd like to talk to you.
- People Skills: A genuine people person. Someone who knows how to get the best out of a team, and who protects them fiercely when it matters.
Contact Information
Drop me a message or call me on 07791 615703 to obtain job spec and client detail.
Note: No sponsorship on offer, you must have full UK working rights. Ascent People is working as an Employment Agency.
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