VIQU IT Recruitment
Software Engineering Manager
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Software Engineering Manager
Software Engineering Manager
Location: South Wales – Hybrid | Permanent | Up to £90,000
VIQU are partnering with a leading public sector organisation to recruit a Software Engineering Manager. This is a unique opportunity to:
- Lead enterprise-wide software engineering and architecture as part of a major digital transformation programme.
- Shape technical strategy while modernising legacy applications.
- Drive the delivery of secure, scalable solutions using the latest Microsoft technologies.
- Work closely with senior stakeholders, development teams, and external partners.
- Help deliver a modern digital platform supporting thousands of users across the organisation.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the Software Engineering function, driving technical strategy and engineering best practice.
- Define and oversee enterprise architecture across multiple digital platforms.
- Deliver cloud-first solutions using:
- Azure
- .NET
- Power Platform
- Dataverse
- Lead application modernisation and continuous platform improvement.
- Champion:
- Agile
- DevOps
- Modern software engineering practices
- Provide architecture governance, ensuring solutions are:
- Secure
- Scalable
- Aligned with business needs
- Mentor and develop high-performing engineering teams.
- Collaborate with senior stakeholders to shape future digital services.
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Key Requirements
- Extensive experience leading:
- Software Engineering teams
- Architecture teams
- Complex technical environments
- Strong technical background across:
- Microsoft Azure
- .NET
- Power Platform
- Dataverse
- Experience delivering large-scale digital transformation programmes.
- Strong understanding of:
- Enterprise architecture
- Cloud technologies
- Application modernisation
- Proven leadership experience managing:
- Multidisciplinary technical teams
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Degree in:
- Computer Science
- Software Engineering
- IT
- or equivalent experience
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Desirable:
- TOGAF, Microsoft Azure, or Power Platform certifications.
- Experience within:
- The public sector
- A highly regulated environment.
Contact for applications:
Apply in confidence with Belle Hegarty at VIQU IT:
📞 0121 295 3700
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