Software Engineering Manager

We're looking for an experienced Software Engineering Manager to lead multiple development squads working on a major PCS product line. You'll guide people, processes, and technology to deliver high-quality, scalable software products. This role blends hands on technical leadership with team management and continuous improvement - ideal for someone who thrives on building great teams and great software.

What You'll Do

• Lead and mentor multiple software engineering squads, fostering a culture of collaboration and technical excellence.
• Oversee delivery, Agile practices, and engineering quality across the product line.
• Drive improvements across the full software development life cycle (SDLC).
• Promote the use of AI tooling to boost developer productivity and automate repetitive tasks.
• Champion clean code, scalable design, and testability across all development work.
• Work closely with Product, DevOps, and the CTO to deliver robust, maintainable, and monitorable solutions.
• Ensure clear requirements, strong estimations, and consistent delivery outcomes.
• Lead recruitment and onboarding for new engineers, ensuring high-quality hires.

What You'll Bring

• Proven experience leading and developing software engineering teams in hybrid or distributed environments.
• Strong understanding of Agile delivery, TDD/BDD, and test automation.
• Hands on experience with Microsoft .NET (C#, .NET 9) and MS SQL Server.
• Solid background in delivering enterprise grade, multi tenant SaaS products.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with both technical and business teams.
• Experience with high throughput, high availability, scalable systems.

• Familiarity with Microsoft Azure (AKS, Event Grid, Service Bus, Functions, SQL).
• Experience with Blazor or modern front end frameworks (React, Razor, Vue).
• Understanding of compliance frameworks (ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials Plus, NHS DSPT/DTAC).
• Knowledge of healthcare, social care, or other regulated domains would be an advantage.

What We Offer

• A base salary of up to £85,000 depending on experience
• Annual bonus scheme
• Modern town centre offices in Guildford with the opportunity for ad hoc home working
• 25 days holiday, rising with length of service
• Net zero pension scheme
• Additional perks including; cycle to work scheme, staff discounts portal and Employee Assistance Programme

At Person Centred Software, we're leading the digital revolution in social care. Our technology is reshaping an industry that impacts millions-driving efficiency, improving outcomes, and setting new standards. Every day, your work will help modernise and future proof social care.
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Drive Meaningful Innovation- Work at the forefront of a sector ready for change, where your skills fuel real world impact
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