Software Engineering Manager: Account

Application Deadline: 31 July 2025

Department: Product Engineering

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Newcastle-upon-Tyne

Reporting To: Senior Software Engineering Manager

Description

What you'll be doing

• Design and implement high-quality solutions that meet defined requirements 
• Provide estimates and scope of upcoming work, clarify implementation and architectural details 
• Support owned components and prevent potential technical or process problems 
• Maintain a healthy team culture, develop team members, and serve as an escalation point for issues 
• Facilitate meetings, promote open dialogue, and organise knowledge-sharing sessions 
• Ensure clear business goals, coordinate priorities with stakeholders, and communicate with external parties 
• Ensure compliance with Bede's policies, procedures, and established best practices 
• Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement, encouraging team members to explore new ideas and technologies that can help improve processes and solutions 
• Build strong relationships with other teams across the business, including Product and Project Management, to ensure alignment and collaboration 
• Keep up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies, and use this knowledge to inform and influence the team's technical direction and strategy 
• Emphasise the importance of testing and quality assurance throughout the development process, working with the team to implement automated testing and continuous integration and delivery practices 
• Encourage and support professional development and growth for team members, providing opportunities for training, mentorship, and career advancement 
• Any other required duties that are deemed reasonable to the role.

What we are looking for

• Skills in leading, motivating, and inspiring a team of engineers, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment. 
• Ability to mentor and coach team members, helping them to grow their technical skills and career paths. 
• Capable of resolving conflicts and addressing team dynamics to maintain a healthy and effective team. 
• Skills in providing constructive feedback and conducting performance reviews. 
• Efficiently manage time for both personal tasks and overseeing the team’s workload. 
• Ability to prioritise tasks and projects based on business impact and urgency 
• Knowing when and how to delegate tasks effectively to empower team members and manage workload. 
• Ability to clearly convey technical concepts and decisions to both technical and non-technical audiences. 
• Ability to design and oversee the implementation of complex systems and architectures. 
• Proficient in diagnosing and resolving technical issues efficiently and effectively. 
• High-level coding skills in relevant programming languages and frameworks. 
• Expertise in reviewing code, ensuring adherence to best practices, and maintaining high-quality standards. 

What we can offer you

• A friendly, flexible and trust-based approach to working
• 25 days annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays and a typically very generous Christmas break
• The use of a mobile phone or tablet of your choice, with the monthly contract covered by us
• ‘Select Enhanced’ Bupa private healthcare – access from day 1 which covers all pre-existing conditions
• Fully matched private pension scheme (up to 8% matched)
• Life Assurance which pays out x4 of your salary to a nominated person(s)
• Employee Assistance Programme – Beders have access to support and practical advice on a variety of issues that might impact their life (provided by Bupa)
• Innovation time – Engineers have regular opportunities to spend time developing skills and innovating.
• A great office life! Free snacks and refreshments in the office every day as well as regular food van visits from the best places in Newcastle
• Access to Calm – the #1 app for meditation and sleep
• Bede Bucks – a one-stop-shop exclusively available to Bede colleagues to enjoy unbeatable discounts and a well-being center.
• Lots of social events – inside and outside of the working day
• Referral Programme – help us grow our team with talented individuals and be rewarded with a referral payment of £3,000 (pre-tax)
• Bede swag – from Zoodies to t-shirts and even our much loved Bede socks!
• Bede Holidays – extra discretionary days off through the year as an extra special thank you