Software Engineering Manager

Working closely with senior stakeholders, development teams and external partners, you'll play a key role in delivering a modern digital platform that will support thousands of users across the organisation., * 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 and Dataverse.
• Lead application modernisation and continuous platform improvement.
• Champion Agile, DevOps and modern software engineering practices.
• Provide architecture governance and ensure solutions are secure, scalable and aligned to business needs.
• Mentor and develop high-performing engineering teams.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders to shape future digital services.

• Extensive experience leading Software Engineering or Architecture teams within a complex environment.
• Strong technical background across Microsoft Azure, .NET, Power Platform and Dataverse.
• Experience delivering large-scale digital transformation programmes.
• Strong understanding of enterprise architecture, cloud technologies and 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.
• Desirable: TOGAF, Microsoft Azure or Power Platform certifications, and experience within the public sector or another highly regulated environment.

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. You'll shape technical strategy, modernise Legacy applications, and drive the delivery of secure, scalable solutions using the latest Microsoft technologies.