Software Engineer Manager UK Software Development Hybrid

Schedule: Monday to Friday (9:00AM - 6:00PM PHT)

What are we looking for?

As the Software Engineering Manager for the Organise team, you will lead, mentor, and inspire a high-performing Agile development team responsible for evolving our rostering solution. Your focus will be on driving successful delivery, ensuring quality, and fostering innovation. While this is not a hands-on development role, your technical acumen and leadership will be crucial in guiding the team through this critical migration and modernization project.

Skills Required

• Proven experience in a leadership role within software engineering, ideally in a SaaS environment.
• Solid understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies and project management principles.
• Experience delivering complex software projects on time and within budget.
• General understanding of programming principles and experience with modern software development technologies.
• Familiarity with cloud migration processes and legacy code modernization is highly desirable.
• Excellent people management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate teams.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities, with a strategic and results-driven mindset.
• Exceptional communication skills to collaborate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent experience.
  
  

• Lead and mentor a software engineering team, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment.
• Ensure regular in-person engagement with team members in order to closely collaborate around delivery challenges
• Conduct regular 1:1 meetings, set clear objectives, and support professional development for team members.
• Oversee the end-to-end software development lifecycle, from requirements gathering, design to deployment.
• Provide visibility to senior management on delivery status, risks, issues and milestones.
• Manage multiple development workstreams, ensuring alignment with revenue forecasts.
• Work closely with product managers, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to align technical requirements with business needs.
• Collaborate with quality assurance, infrastructure, architecture and other departments for seamless delivery execution.
• Implement and enforce best practices, coding standards, and quality assurance, in line with the standard processes.
• Support the team in resolving technical issues and making informed decisions to ensure project success.
• Assume overall responsibility for the timely delivery and quality of the Organise product
• Act as a Scrum Master, driving Agile practices and continuous improvement initiatives.
  
  

• Hybrid Work Arrangement (3x onsite)
• Medical, Dental Coverage and Life insurance from day 1 of employment
• Paid Vacation and Sick Leave (with Quarterly Sick Leave Conversion)
• Competitive salary package and annual appraisal
• Financial Assistance Program
• Mandatory Government Benefits and 13th Month Pay
• Complimentary Sleeping Quarters, Coffee at no cost
• Complimentary Office Fitness and Wellness Facilities at no cost
• Regular Company Events, Work Life Balance, and Career growth opportunities
• Accessible location at the heart of Metro Manila --- the Mega Tower, EDSA