Software Engineering Manager

Software Engineering Manager - £100k + Progression to COO | Basingstoke | Hybrid (3 Days Onsite)

We're hiring on behalf of our client for a strategic and delivery-focused Software Engineering Manager to lead a growing development organisation in Basingstoke. This is a brand-new leadership role with a clear path to COO-level progression, offering the chance to shape engineering direction, culture, and performance from the ground up.

You'll oversee global teams across Development, Testing, DevOps, and BAU Support, driving technical excellence, delivery discipline, and people-first leadership. Working closely with Product, Sales, and Customer Delivery, you'll ensure engineering is aligned with business goals and release cycles.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and scale high-performing engineering teams
• Own technical architecture, code quality, and system resilience
• Champion engineering standards and governance in regulated environments
• Drive delivery across Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid methodologies
• Collaborate cross-functionally to support pre-sales, implementation, and support
• Shape a high-trust, high-performance engineering culture

What We're Looking For:

• 10+ years in software engineering, 5+ in leadership
• Proven success in enterprise software delivery
• Strong technical background in architecture, CI/CD, and automation
• Experience in regulated sectors (finance, government, central banks preferred)
• Inspirational leadership and strategic thinking

Package & Progression:

• £100,000 salary (flexible depending on experience)
• Hybrid working (3 days onsite in Basingstoke)
• Clear progression route to COO-level leadership

If you're ready to take ownership of a high-impact engineering function and grow into a broader business leadership role, we'd love to hear from you.

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