Software Engineering Manager

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Overview

The contractor will serve as an Engineering Manager for a critical pricing transformation programme within a leading financial services organization. They will provide technical leadership across a complex technological landscape, bridging the gap between legacy systems and the introduction of modern cloud-native technologies. This role requires collaboration with both technical teams and senior business stakeholders to shape the engineering strategy and ensure effective delivery outcomes.

Responsibilities

  • Lead engineering activities for the pricing transformation initiative.
  • Assess legacy systems and identify opportunities for improvement.
  • Provide technical guidance on modernization strategies and technology investments.
  • Support engineering teams in adopting modern technologies and practices.
  • Communicate technical challenges and recommendations to non-technical stakeholders.
  • Influence technical direction within products and platforms.
  • Support architectural decision-making across technology environments.
  • Drive engineering excellence and continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

  • Proven experience as an Engineering Manager in complex technology environments.
  • Strong background in delivering technology transformation or modernization programmes.
  • Experience with both legacy and modern technology stacks.
  • Understanding of software engineering principles and architecture.
  • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
  • Ability to translate business objectives into technical strategies.
  • Experience influencing technical decisions across teams and workstreams.
  • Exposure to various technologies and approaches as a technology polyglot.
SkillsTypeScript, React, AWS, PHP, Oracle, Java, Stakeholder Management
LocationGreater Bristol Area
TypeHybrid
Rate
£700/day
SourceLinkedIn
RecruiterSanderson
Posted15/07/26