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# Software Engineering Manager

- **Company:** Drive Further
- **Location:** Cheadle, UK
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** ASP.NET, .NET Framework, Microsoft Azure, C Sharp (Programming Language), Continuous Integration, Microsoft SQL Server, Node.Js, Software Engineering, SQL Databases, Backend, Git, AngularJS, Api Design
- **Published:** August 29, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.apply4u.co.uk/jobs/software-engineering-manager/45436177

## About the Role

At Drive Further, we're an independent Collective made up of Financial & Legal Insurance, Magnus, MSL, Supportis, and Dualdrive. We're hiring a Software Development Manager to lead a team delivering scalable, high-transaction software. This is a true player/coach role: you'll split your time between hands-on engineering and leading the team (depending on delivery needs). What you'll doLead a team of engineers with clear priorities and predictable deliveryOwn end-to-end delivery: planning, estimation, backlog hygiene and release execution (Azure DevOps)Set technical direction and standards across .NET/C#, Angular, SQL ServerStay hands-on when needed: design, code, pair, review PRs, unblock the teamDrive quality, reliability and security: testing approach, incident response, post-incident improvementsHire, onboard and develop engineers (including onshore/offshore collaboration) What we need from you8+ years building and shipping softwareStrong .NET/C# (ASP.NET) + API-first backend
experienceWorking knowledge of Angular (Node.js a plus)Solid SQL Server and transactional systems experienceProven people leadership: 1:1s, coaching, performance reviews, team cultureStrong Agile delivery skills and stakeholder communicationExperience with Git, CI/CD, and Azure/Azure DevOpsComfortable adopting AI-assisted development tools (e.g., Copilot/Claude) with sensible guardrails A unique opportunity to join an exciting company with ambitious plans for the future. Don't delay - if you have the skills and experience we are looking for - Apply Today. [No agencies please - if this changes, we will reach out]



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