Software Engineering Manager
Posted 3 days ago by Addition
£85 Per hour
Undetermined
Undetermined
London Area, United Kingdom
Summary: The Solution Engineering Manager will lead high-performing engineering teams to deliver innovative IT solutions for a prominent insurance company. This role involves managing the design, development, and implementation of solutions while ensuring alignment with business objectives and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. The manager will also guide technical strategy, manage vendor relationships, and drive operational governance to support digital transformation efforts. This position requires a blend of technical expertise and strong leadership skills to influence software architecture and promote best practices.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage and optimise engineering teams within the Solution Engineering function.
- Ensure delivery of high-quality solutions aligned with business objectives.
- Guide technical strategy and manage vendor relationships.
- Drive operational governance and ensure efficient delivery of initiatives.
- Influence software architecture and promote best practices.
- Support long-term strategic goals and digital transformation efforts.
Key Skills:
- Proven experience leading high-performing engineering teams.
- Strong understanding of software delivery methodologies, including Agile and DevOps.
- Deep technical knowledge of modern architectural patterns, cloud engineering, and data engineering.
- Excellent stakeholder management and negotiation skills.
- Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly.
- Skilled in program and project management.
- Budget management and operational governance expertise.
- Leadership in driving continuous improvement and team development.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field; industry-recognised certifications are a plus.
Salary (Rate): £85.00/hr
City: London Area
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: IT
Solution Engineering Manager
Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for leading high-performing engineering teams in delivering innovative solutions? Join our dynamic team as a Solution Manager and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our IT capabilities. This is an exciting opportunity to oversee the design, development, and implementation of cutting-edge solutions that drive business success within a collaborative and agile environment.
Overview
As a Solution Manager, you will be entrusted with managing and optimising engineering teams within the Solution Engineering function for a highly regarded Insurance leader. Your leadership will ensure that teams consistently deliver high-quality solutions aligned with business objectives, while fostering a culture of continuous improvement, technical excellence, and personal development. You will be instrumental in guiding technical strategy, managing vendor relationships, and driving operational governance—ensuring all initiatives are delivered efficiently, securely, and with maximum value. Your expertise will influence the evolution of our software architecture, promote best practices, and support long-term strategic goals, making you a key driver of our digital transformation.
Required Skills
- Proven experience leading and managing high-performing engineering teams
- Strong understanding of software delivery methodologies, including Agile and DevOps principles
- Deep technical knowledge of modern architectural patterns, cloud engineering, and data engineering
- Excellent stakeholder management, negotiation, and influencing skills
- Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
- Skilled in program and project management with a focus on dependencies and cross-team collaboration
- Budget management and operational governance expertise
- Leadership in driving continuous improvement and fostering team development
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field; industry-recognised certifications in Agile or similar frameworks are a plus
Nice to Have Skills
- Experience with componentised architecture and systems integration
- Familiarity with software testing strategies across multiple layers
- Knowledge of global IT strategy and architecture standards
- Experience managing vendor relationships and ensuring vendor skill applicability
- Certifications in Scrum, Kanban, or other agile methodologies
- Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and automation tools
Preferred Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related discipline (or equivalent work experience)
- Extensive mid-level management experience with a track record of delivering large-scale digital projects
- Prior experience in financial services or insurance industry is advantageous
- Demonstrable experience in system lifecycle management and solution reuse within global organizations
Other Requirements
- Willingness to travel as required for stakeholder engagement or vendor management
- Commitment to maintaining the highest standards of technical governance and compliance
- Active engagement in leadership development and continuous professional growth
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Bring your leadership, technical expertise, and innovative mindset to a role where you can truly make an impact. Apply now to become a key part of our journey toward technological excellence and business transformation!