Software Engineering Manager

Job Description

Are you a Software Engineering Manager who has strong knowledge of agile delivery methods and experience of managing mixed discipline Software Engineering teams Are you looking to join a fast-paced technology company who stays ahead of the gameDo you want to work for a company awarded Top Employers UK 2020 If so, please read on...We are looking for a strong leader and communicator to drive our Software Engineering teams in the building, testing and running of our software and services.What you will do:As a Software Engineering Manager, your role will be to continually drive and develop the strategic direction, driving results and demonstrating best practices. Working with agile methods such as Scrum and Kanban you will have a key focus on delivery. Our culture is fast paced, and we are constantly evolving, innovation is at the heart of everything we do. We are looking for a passionate Software Engineering Manager who will have responsibility of the technical innovation, encouraging and implementing agile methodologies. Leading multiple mixed discipline Software Engineering teams you will manage delivery leads, technical staff and work closely with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.People progression will be key to your role and you actively be involved in driving high-performance, coaching and developing teams.Our Agile JourneyHere at CDL we do agile at scale from ‘The Codeworks’ our new purpose-built software house in Stockport near Manchester. Over the last few years our transformational agile journey has seen us become one of the top tier software houses in the Northwest, we aim to be the very best. If you have a passion to uncover better ways of developing software, this opportunity offers a key role within our Development function to facilitate the accelerated evolution of our lean agile practices.What we’re looking for in our Software Engineering Manager:- Proven track record of strong leadership style in line with the organisation’s values and leadership behaviours- Experience of managing multi-disciplinary teams in a technical services support environment- Experience of agile methodologies including Scrum and Kanban- Experience of managing large, complex systems is essential- Experience of delivering/developing commercial software- Experience of managing solutions in a DevOps/DevSecOps manner in Product based organisation, working on the development all the way through to production- Experience of delivering large scale data solutions- Delivery of services within commercial service level frameworkBeneficial:- Knowledge of Java applications- Experience of working within financial services- Experience of working in a software house environmentWhat we’ll offer you:- Top employer for fourth year running.- Flexible hours – core hours 10am to 4pm- Flexible working – Home working options- On-site free parking- Open plan modern offices- Shuttle bus to and from the station- Excellent training and development platform- Opportunities for career progression- Subsidised restaurant- 25 days holiday to start - rising- Dress down policy- Life and health assurance- Pension scheme- Community projects - CDL100 - 100 days throughout the year dedicated to community projects- Games room and chill out zone- Social activities, including summer BBQ and Christmas Parties. We have a team dedicated to running internal social activities such as comedy nights, canoeing, break out rooms and much more….- Car valeting, Barber, Yoga classes, Boot camp and Massage services all on site- Cycle to work scheme- Shower and dry rooms on-siteCDL is one of the UK’s leading insurance software houses, employing over 600 people at its campus in Stockport. It has a strong track record in the high-volume retail insurance sector. CDL has spearheaded developments in the aggregator, web and telematics space, including connected home, enrichment and self-service solutions. As a result, the company’s robust and innovative technologies have enabled its customers to thrive in the highly competitive UK insurance marketplace.If you would like to be part of driving a culture of excellence in everything we do, click ‘apply’ today to become ourSoftware Engineering Manager!