Software Engineering Manager

Northern Ireland Water Limited; Belfast; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Belfast is seeking a Software Engineering Manager to lead agile teams and drive technical excellence. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in software development and management, ensuring alignment between technical execution and business goals. This permanent, full-time position offers up to £70k per annum with a competitive benefits package. This role is hybrid, requiring three days a week in the office.

Benefits

Competitive benefits package

Qualifications

• Proven career in software development with management experience.
• Experience managing multiple agile teams delivering production-grade software.
• Solid background in mobile and web technologies.
• Demonstrable track record of building scalable, high-performance applications.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee multiple agile teams ensuring alignment with business goals.
• Shape the software delivery roadmap and strengthen processes.
• Champion best practices in agile delivery and operational support.

Skills

Leadership

Agile methodologies

Software development

Stakeholder management

DevOps

Capacity planning

Job description

MCS Group is looking for a Software Engineering Manager to take on a key leadership position within a growing, forward-thinking, SaaS software house. This Software Engineering Manager will lead multiple agile teams within a high-performing engineering function, shaping delivery, mentoring talent, and driving technical excellence. This is an exciting opportunity for a proven people leader who still understands the craft of software engineering - someone who can balance strategic direction with hands‑on technical insight.

The Role

• You will report directly to the Director of Engineering and play a pivotal role in scaling the company's software delivery capabilities.
• You’ll oversee multiple agile teams, ensuring alignment between technical execution and business goals, while fostering a collaborative, innovative culture.
• Working closely with Product Management, Architecture, and other senior stakeholders, you’ll help shape the roadmap, strengthen delivery processes, and ensure your teams are empowered to deliver high‑quality software that scales.
• You will play a pivotal role in driving technical and operational excellence across the engineering organisation.
• This Software Engineering Manager will champion best practices in agile delivery, documentation, and operational support.

The Person

• This role requires a proven career in software development, with a significant portion of this time spent in a management capacity.
• You will have experience managing multiple agile teams delivering production‑grade software.
• Ideally you will have a solid background in mobile and web technologies.
• You will have a demonstrable track record of building scalable, high‑performance applications.
• Skilled in capacity planning, team organisation, and resource management.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills.
• Ability to inspire, coach, and grow engineering talent.
• Knowledge of modern DevOps, CI/CD, or cloud‑native architectures would be highly beneficial.

Location: Belfast/Northern Ireland (Hybrid – 3 days per week in the office)

Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Salary: Up to £70k per annum with competitive benefits package

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up to date CV via the link provided or contact Jill Johnston, Head of IT Contracts, at MCS Group 02896 935 509

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