Software Engineering Manager

Software Engineering Manager – (Consultancy Background)

• 6 Month Contract
• Remote (Occasional London Travel)

Overview

An excellent opportunity has arisen with a leading financial services technology consultancy seeking an experienced Software Engineering Manager to support a major FS client. This role is focused on leadership, delivery, and client engagement, guiding both the engineering team and stakeholders through the development process. You will lead a team of engineers, taking ownership of delivery, team performance, and client interaction, while acting as a key bridge between the consultancy and the client. You’ll drive delivery, manage stakeholders, and ensure solutions align to business goals.

Role and Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of engineers, fostering a high-performing and accountable culture
• Take ownership of end-to-end delivery, ensuring projects are delivered on time and to a high standard
• Act as the primary point of contact for the client, building strong relationships and guiding them through the delivery lifecycle
• Translate business requirements into clear delivery plans and technical direction
• Drive Agile ways of working, ensuring effective ceremonies and team coordination
• Proactively manage risks, dependencies, and blockers
• Provide technical oversight and governance, ensuring scalable and maintainable solutions
• Support the adoption of modern engineering practices, including AI-assisted approaches where appropriate
• Contribute to high-level solution design and architecture decisions
• Ensure clear communication across technical and non-technical stakeholders

Skills and Experience

• Proven experience as a Software Engineering Manager, Tech Lead, or similar leadership role
• Strong track record of leading engineering teams and delivering complex projects
• Experience working directly with clients and stakeholders in a consultancy or delivery environment
• Ability to balance technical credibility with leadership responsibilities
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Experience working in Agile delivery environments
• Familiarity with modern engineering ecosystems (cloud, full-stack, AI-assisted development) beneficial but not essential
• Experience within a Python-led full-stack development, alongside TypeScript, React and Azure environment
• Contributing to platforms supporting financial modelling and forward-looking analytics including discounted cashflow projections and Monte Carlo simulations

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