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# Software Engineering Manager

- **Company:** VIQU Ltd
- **Location:** Cardiff, UK
- **Salary:** £70,000.0 - £90,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** .NET Framework, Agile Methodology, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Data Hub, DevOps, Software Engineering, Web Platforms, Togaf, Information Technology
- **Published:** July 2, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/5784151665

## About the Role

* 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.

## 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.


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