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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Engineering Manager - **Company:** Uniting Ambition Limited - **Location:** Manchester, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Computing, Software Quality, Continuous Integration, Performance Tuning, Software Engineering, Front End Software Development - **Published:** August 26, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2815040216-software-engineering-manager ## About the Role * Proven experience leading Software teams * Strong hands-on engineering background, with the credibility to guide architectural discussions and unblock complex technical challenges. * Experience operating in high-growth, fast-paced, scale-up or start-up-style environments where priorities evolve quickly. * A genuine interest in system design, scalability, and performance, not just feature delivery. * Curiosity around AI technologies and how they can elevate front-end experiences. * A passion for developing people, building trust, and creating teams that thrive under pace. ## Description Senior Business Manager - Cloud Software at Uniting Ambition / Placing permanent Senior Software talent in the Regions Software Engineering Manager / Team Lead Manchester | Hybrid (2 Days/Week Onsite) Build at Scale. Lead with Vision. Move at Speed. We're partnering with a fast-scaling, global, product-led business that's redefining its market through modern platforms and AI-driven innovation. They're looking for a Software Engineering Manager / Team Lead to take ownership of a full stack domain, lead from the front, and help architect systems built to scale globally. This isn't a role where you just keep the lights on - you'll shape architecture, influence product direction, and lead a team operating at real pace. What You'll Be Driving * Technical Leadership at Scale * Own the architecture for complex, business-critical platforms used at global scale. You'll be involved in high-level system design, performance strategy, and long-term technical direction. * Lead a high-performing squad of 6-8 front-end engineers, balancing hands-on technical input with coaching, mentoring, and building future leaders. * End-to-End Delivery * Guide products from concept and design through to production, ensuring scalability, resilience, and maintainability in fast-moving environments. * Drive key decisions around component architecture, state management, frontend infrastructure, CI/CD, performance optimisation, and platform evolution. * Collaborate closely with product and data teams to integrate AI-driven capabilities into user-facing experiences - pushing the boundaries of what modern UIs can do. * Set the bar for code quality, best practices, and modern front-end standards, fostering a culture where engineers care deeply about craft, impact, and outcomes. What You'll Bring * Proven experience leading Software teams * Strong hands-on engineering background, with the credibility to guide architectural discussions and unblock complex technical challenges. * Experience operating in high-growth, fast-paced, scale-up or start-up-style environments where priorities evolve quickly. * A genuine interest in system design, scalability, and performance, not just feature delivery. * Curiosity around AI technologies and how they can elevate front-end experiences. * A passion for developing people, building trust, and creating teams that thrive under pace. What's On Offer * Real ownership and influence - your decisions will shape products used at scale. * A collaborative, ego-free engineering culture that values ideas over titles. * Competitive salary, strong benefits, and clear progression into senior leadership. * Hybrid working with 2 days per week in a modern Manchester HQ. 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