Software Engineering Manager

Giacom

  • United Kingdom
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 23 days ago
Giacom is the only provider of Comms, Cloud, Hardware and Billing through one platform. Our platform connects technology resellers and service providers to the best IT, Comms and Cloud products and services so they can create brilliant technology solutions for UK businesses.As an Engineering Manager at Giacom, you will report directly to the Director of Delivery and Engineering. You will be key in ensuring that the software development teams operate at peak efficiency while refining and executing the long-term Engineering Vision & Strategy for your product.The team is co-located between the UK & the Czech Republic, and works with a diverse set of technologies, including .Net, React, JS, HTML, and SQL databases.This is a remote role, with occasional travel as required.What you'll be doing
  • Define and execute the Engineering Roadmap to ensure technical excellence across all aspects of software development, with a focus on long-term goals like scalability, maintainability, and performance of both Systems and the Team.
  • Lead, mentor, and manage a group of Engineering Leaders. Providing clear and direct guidance, coaching, and career development opportunities to help them grow in their roles.
  • Create a positive and inclusive team culture, ensuring that all team members feel valued, motivated, and equipped to succeed.
  • Build and manage cross-functional relationships with other departments, such as product management, operations, and design, to ensure alignment on technical vision and goals.
  • Establish clear roles and responsibilities within the teams and facilitate efficient communication to achieve high productivity and motivation.
  • Provide strategic leadership to software development teams, driving improvements in development and testing practices while empowering Tech Leads and Principles to implement best practices across the lifecycle.
  • Lead the technical decision-making process, setting standards and guidelines for tools, technologies, and methodologies. Assuring alignment with the company's long-term vision
  • Contribute to the development of a long-term engineering resourcing strategy, identifying future skill requirements, workforce trends, and potential gaps.
Skills & Experience
  • Proven experience leading and mentoring Technical Leads within a software engineering environment.
  • Strong background in .NET development, with practical experience using frameworks, libraries, and tools within the .NET ecosystem.
  • Experience working in an environment where the QA/Testing function is focused on balancing risk with speed and excellence, ensuring that quality is maintained without compromising delivery timelines.
  • Demonstrated ability to build strong integration between the engineering needs and operations/infrastructure strategy, fostering a collaborative approach to meet business goals while maintaining system reliability and scalability.
  • Strong leadership skills, with a proven track record of building and maintaining high-performing teams, empowering Technical Managers to drive their teams toward technical excellence.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Advanced degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
  • Experience in cloud technologies, DevOps, and infrastructure management.
  • Familiarity with a broad range of programming languages and development frameworks.
What's in it for you?
  • Flexible working.
  • Investment in your future career with a variety of learning and development opportunities.
  • No dress code - embrace the freedom to bring your whole self to work.
  • 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays. You'll even get your birthday off, too!
  • A pension plan for your future.
  • Complimentary refreshments in all our offices.
For a comprehensive list of all our benefits, clickDiversity and equality lie at the heart of our values. As an equal opportunities and disability-confident employer, we encourage applications from all eligible candidates, regardless of their backgrounds. We firmly believe that diversity enriches and strengthens our team with a variety of perspectives that drives innovation.

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