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# Software Engineering Manager

- **Company:** SoCode Limited
- **Location:** Milton Keynes, UK
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Computing, DevOps, Web Development, Systems Development Life Cycle, Software Engineering
- **Published:** September 9, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2847387131-software-engineering-manager

## About the Role

* Experience of managing a team of 5+ Software Developers
 * Background in Web Development
 * Strong knowledge of software delivery best practices and SDLC
 * Experience improving engineering processes and driving technical standards
 * Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to work closely with senior leadership
 * An interest in AI-assisted software development and modern engineering practices

## Description

We're working with an established and growing software company in Milton Keynes as the look to bring an experienced Software Engineering Manager to lead its development function.

This is a strategic leadership position where you'll oversee an engineering team of around 10 developers, shape technical direction, improve engineering processes, and play a key role in the company's next phase of growth. This is a hands-off position & you'll have genuine influence over technology strategy while driving improvements across software delivery, cloud infrastructure and engineering standards.

If you're passionate about developing people, building high-performing teams and embracing modern software engineering practices-including AI-assisted development-this is an opportunity to make a lasting impact.


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