Software Engineering Manager

VIQU Ltd
Cardiff, UK
about 1 month ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Compensation
£70,000.0 - £90,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

.NET Framework Agile Methodology Microsoft Azure Cloud Computing Data Hub DevOps Software Engineering Web Platforms Togaf Information Technology

Job description

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.

Requirements

  • 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.

Benefits & conditions

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About the company

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.

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