Hands-on Software Engineering Manager — AI-Driven, Remote

Frontier Developments plc; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - GBP 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading data intelligence firm in Greater London is seeking a hands-on Software Engineering Manager. The successful candidate will blend technical expertise with engineering leadership, guiding technical direction while directly contributing to core codebases. They will foster a collaborative culture and drive the adoption of AI-assisted engineering practices. Ideal candidates have extensive experience in TypeScript, Node.js, and scalable architecture, combined with a passion for team development and innovation. This position allows for remote work and offers significant growth potential.

Benefits

Agile working model

Remote work opportunities

Career development support

Qualifications

• 5+ years as a Senior, Staff, or Lead Engineer with strong hands-on technical impact.
• 1–3+ years managing engineers or leading technical delivery teams.
• Deep expertise in TypeScript/JavaScript, Node.js, modern backend/frontend engineering, and SQL.

Responsibilities

• Contribute directly to core services, data pipelines, shared libraries, and platform enhancements.
• Lead architecture reviews, technical design sessions, and long-term technology planning.
• Build a culture of ownership, autonomy, collaboration, and continuous learning.

Skills

Technical Leadership

TypeScript/JavaScript

Node.js

SQL

Distributed Systems

Scalable Architecture

Job description

A leading data intelligence firm in Greater London is seeking a hands-on Software Engineering Manager. The successful candidate will blend technical expertise with engineering leadership, guiding technical direction while directly contributing to core codebases. They will foster a collaborative culture and drive the adoption of AI-assisted engineering practices. Ideal candidates have extensive experience in TypeScript, Node.js, and scalable architecture, combined with a passion for team development and innovation. This position allows for remote work and offers significant growth potential.