Software Engineering Manager

Brill Power Limited; Oxford; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy technology firm in Oxford seeks a Software Engineering Manager. This role involves leading software and data science teams, focusing on Azure Cloud, IoT infrastructure, and cybersecurity. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience in delivering cloud-based software solutions and managing teams. You will oversee the development of interfaces and ensure compliance with data security practices. A comprehensive benefits package and a flexible working environment are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Flexible working hours

Regular team social events

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience delivering cloud-based software.
• Experience in data and cyber security practices including ISO 27001.
• Proven ability to manage people and projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the software and data science teams managing IoT infrastructure.
• Oversee the development of cloud interfaces and data management strategies.
• Ensure compliance with data and cyber security protocols.

Skills

Azure Cloud

C#

Python

Cybersecurity practices

Team leadership

Communication

CI/CD methodologies

Tools

IoT Hub

AKS

Terraform

Flux

Job description

We are looking for a Software Engineering Manager with Azure Cloud experience to lead the software team of our connected energy storage system business. You will lead our software and data science team s and will be responsible for the design, architecture, review and management of our IoT infrastructure and cloud services.

About

Brill Power

Brill Power , a subsidiary of Palmer Energy Technology, works at the cutting edge of energy storage, power electronics, and battery software. We are a team of problem solvers and innovators, keen to make energy storage as efficient , sustainable, and widely adopted as possible .

Established in 2016, Brill Power is a deep-tech company with roots in the Engineering Department at the University of Oxford. Acquired in 2025 by Palmer Energy Technology Limited, we continue to grow our impact and expand to new markets. We are a small and talented team based in Oxford who are looking for new members to join us for the next chapter of Brill Power.

Fun

Essential to success. We love what we do.
We think you should too.

We are a team with mutual respect and understanding

We are driven by innovation and leading the way in battery intelligence

We work collaboratively to solve problems

About

The Role

We are looking for a Software Engineering Manager with Azure Cloud experience to lead the software team of our connected e nergy s torage s ystems business . The successful candidate will lead our software and data science team s and will be responsible for the design, architecture, review and management of our IoT infrastructure and cloud service . This role is based at our head office in Oxford in the UK .

Job Overview and responsibilities

Brill Power develops innovative software and hardware for battery system and energy management. The technology development led/overseen by the successful Software Engineering Manager candidate includes:

• Azure cloud platform which hosts our internal and customer facing cloud services
• External user interfaces for ourcloud services (web UIs, APIs, apps)
• IoT infrastructure fordata acquisition andcommunicationwith/betweenbattery energy storage systems, battery analytics and energy management software and algorithms
• Data pipelines and management

The person who joins us as Software Engineering Manager will define the requirements , approve code, communicate performance, and lead the team responsible for Brill Power’s IoT infrastructure and cloud services , with a strong focus on data and cyber security, scalability, and performance . They will lead and coordinate with our in-house experts in battery systems and data science, and work closely with our parent company’s international technical teams .

Responsibilities Include

• Collaborationand Communication: Leading/working withinternal and external software teams,battery&data experts,and business teams.
• Data & CyberSecurity: Data and cyber security across our entire software portfolio. This includessecure device onboarding, data transmission& management,userauthenticationand platform compliance.
• ExternalInterfaces: Overseeingthe development ofinterfaces for ourcloud services, including web UI,APIsand apps.
• Data Management: Guiding and overseeing the implementation of data ingestion, storage, and processing strategies for large-scale IoT data, and data analytics algorithms for battery and energy systems.
• Monitoring & Troubleshooting: Maintainingsystem reliability, performance, and resolving connectivity issues.
• Team Dynamics: Maintaininga positive and productive atmosphere within the team.

Skills and Experience

Successful candidates will have experience with the following:

• Track record of successfully delivering andmaintainingcustomer-facingcloud-based software products.
• Management & Leadership : Experience leading projects, code bases, and managing people
• Experience: Minimum 8 years’ experience working in this field
• Data & Cyber security: Experience in applying best practices in data and cyber security, ideally including experience in implementing or applying ISO 27001
• Cloud: Strong experience in Azure Cloud services ( IoT Hub , AKS, etc .)
• Programming languages: Knowledge of C # and ideally Python
• Methodology : Experience with modern software development and devops methodologies (CI/CD, Flux, Terraform ) and willingness to champion their adoption by the team
• Communication : Excellent communication skill and able to discuss complex technical issues to other members of the team

Working Style:

• Fast-learner, eager to pick up new technologies
• Pragmatic; comfortable with ambiguity and changing requirement
• Able to work autonomously
• Comfortable working in a small team with a diverse range of responsibilities

Brill Power Benefits

In addition to a fun and friendly team and working environment, we offer:

• Competitive salary, based on experience
• 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays
• Benefits package to be agreed
• Full time, permanent role, with flexible working hours
• Regular team social events

Get in touch

There is no perfect candidate,and no single person can do it all, but if this sounds like you and you’re looking for somewhere to thrive,we want to hear from you.

Brill Power is an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all, without regard to their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, gender reassignment, national origin, sexual orientation, or age.

Please send a CV and cover [e-mail] , clearly indicating where yourskillsandexperience match what we are looking forin this role.

Brill Power is proud to be a certified Oxford Living Wage employer.