Software Engineering Manager

SUMMARY:
Software Engineering Manager - Remote

An NPO focusing on integrated learning experiences is looking for an experienced remote Software Engineering Manager to start as soon as possible for a fixed term contract until 31 December 2025.  The suitable candidate must have a strong technical background (at least 6 years' as a senior Software Engineer) and be comfortable leading teams, guiding technical decisions and managing technical projects from conception to delivery. You have experience across the full development life-cycle, are confident in a Linux environment and understand the complexities of system architecture and design

POSITION INFO:
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Responsibilities:

• Lead, mentor and develop a high-performing development team, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with the development team to design scalable and maintainable software solutions that align with business objectives.
• Manage the full software development life-cycle, ensuring that projects are delivered on time, within scope and with high quality.
• Oversee the development and adherence to coding standards, best practices, and processes (e.g. code reviews, testing, documentation).
• Actively participate in recruiting, interviewing and onboarding new software engineers, ensuring the team maintains a high standard of talent.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams (e.g. product, EdTech, commercial) to ensure alignment between technical solutions and business needs.
• Stay up to date with emerging technologies and industry trends and implement improvements to enhance the team's productivity and the quality of solutions.
• Oversee production systems, ensuring high availability and reliability. Coordinate with the development team to resolve technical issues, including after-hours support if necessary.
• Foster the professional growth of the development team by identifying areas for upskilling and ensuring access to resources that support learning and development.

• Proven experience leading and managing software development teams, including mentoring and coaching engineers.
• At least 6 years of experience as a senior software engineer, with a solid technical background in development and system architecture.
• Demonstrated experience in designing, deploying and maintaining scalable software solutions in production environments.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience working in Linux/Unix environments, with proficiency in monitoring and maintaining production servers.
• Familiarity with containerisation and orchestration tools (e.g. Docker, Kubernetes), along with continuous integration and delivery practices (e.g. CircleCI).
• Expertise in Python and experience with web frameworks (e.g. Pyramid, Django, Flask) is highly desirable.
• Proven track record of working with relational databases (e.g. PostgreSQL) and optimising complex SQL queries.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment while ensuring high-quality standards.
• A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
• Passionate about leading and mentoring software engineers to reach their full potential.
• Balance technical leadership with project management, ensuring the team is aligned and productive.
• Hands-on when needed but trust your team to take ownership of their work.
• Value technical excellence but you’re pragmatic in your approach to building solutions.
• Respect the core fundamentals of Computer Science (like design patterns), but you encourage innovative thinking to solve complex problems.
• Foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
• Comfortable working in a 100% remote environment.