Software Engineering Manager

Company	Mhr International Uk LimitedSee more
Address	Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
Salary	Full-time
Category	Energy

Job description

As a family-owned business our people are central to our success, and following years of organic, consecutive growth, we’re looking for people who share our core values of sustainability, trust, collaboration, and innovation to drive us forwards.

Software never stays the same and neither do we. We want our people to be part of a progressive organisation, encouraged to embrace change and new ideas to shape our future development. Your input is vital, which is why we’re committed to personalised learning paths for every employee to help you, and us, grow.

Our goal is to make the world of work easier as a leader in the HR, payroll, finance, and integration solutions software and services industry. We’re proud to design and develop some of the best business solutions like iTrent and People First to support our customers’ people-related challenges across every vertical.

Looking for the place where you can belong? Join MHR and help us shape the world of work.

The role of the Software Engineering Manager entails the leadership and management of teams comprising software engineers and testers. Their primary responsibility is to provide guidance, mentorship, and coaching to foster the development of a highly efficient and cohesive team. They offer clear technical and career guidance to enable team members to achieve and sustain a remarkable level of operational excellence.

Responsibilities:

Lead and manage a team of software engineers and testers, providing guidance, mentoring and coaching.
Ensure best practices in Software Development are maintained.
Ensure quality, scalability, and maintainability of code and software architecture.
Monitor team performance, set performance goals, conduct regular performance evaluations, and provide feedback.
Working with Scrum Masters, identify and address any issues or challenges faced by the team and implement solutions to improve efficiency and productivity.
Drive a generative culture of high cooperation where learning is the heart of everything we do.
Work closely with the Product Design Team to manage the resources required to achieve the product roadmaps considering recruitment, training, and the acquisition of tools and frameworks in a timely fashion to avoid delays in delivery.
To be an advocate of the Agile development practices employed by the development function.
Stay up to date with industry trends and emerging technologies and seek opportunities to apply them to the team's work.
Promote and develop a culture of Continual improvement where Engineering teams are continually striving to be the best.
Communicate effectively with team members, stakeholders, and clients, providing regular updates on product progress and issues to manage expectations.

Benefits to support you personally and professionally

Alongside the opportunity to work with an incredible team and express your individuality, we offer a range of personalised benefits including:

Access to over 60 internal training courses, professional qualifications, and cross-departmental mentoring and coaching programs
24/7 access to a GP through SmartHealth for you and your family, confidential mental health support, and paid sick leave
Ability to purchase or sell additional holiday days beyond the standard 25 days and bank holidays
Discounts and cashback on leisure, travel, technology, fashion, gym memberships, and food
Monthly employee recognition program and departmental awards
Referral bonus scheme of up to £2,000
Employee-led social events such as running clubs, football teams, book clubs, and bake-offs
On-site subsidised restaurants offering a variety of fresh meals daily
Opt-in benefits schemes such as private medical insurance and dental coverage

We value the well-being, financial stability, and inclusivity of our employees, and strive to provide a supportive working environment.

Job Type: Full-time

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