(24/10/2025) Software Engineering Manager

Job Req ID Posting Date Function Location Salary Why this job matters The Software Engineering Manager coordinates the execution of the engineering strategy and roadmap that supports BT s commercial strategy through cross functional business partnering and the participation of a team that pursues innovation as well as engineering excellence What you ll be doing 1 Manages and coaches teams of software engineers driving the engineering organisation s ability to deliver high quality code on time and on budget and implementing means of bringing measurability as well as predictability to the engineering organisation s capabilities 2 Oversees the execution of technical decisions technology choices and architecture for a wide range of high-performance products capabilities and platforms effectively balancing short term impact with long-term transformation 3 Monitors manages and ensures timely releases from teams by driving compliance with key release quality metrics 4 Consults on complex and strategic issues using advanced technical knowledge across wider industry and or specific sectors and develops bespoke or leading edge technically complex solutions e g relating to new untested technology and or large-scale impact of products 5 Drives the implementation of the defined technical roadmap to meet the needs of the business engineering team and partner teams 6 Implements engineering and operational excellence initiatives implementing metrics and processes for regular assessment and improvement 7 Takes a managerial and influencer role in the software engineering function implementing the technical vision and the pursuit of innovations regarding new technologies platforms and applications 8 Develops best-in-class engineering for services by ensuring that the services and the components are well-defined and modularised secure reliable diagnosable actively monitored and reusable 9 Oversees the implementation of new architectures standards and methods for large-scale enterprise systems proactively removing blockers from the team s work 10 Researches designs and writes new software and performs deep dive data analysis to identify issues and implement ways to improve working processes within the area of software engineering responsibility such as avoiding and reducing technical debt 11 Performs complex debugging and troubleshooting of critical issues throughout the development process 12 Supports the implementation of new architectures standards and methods for large-scale enterprise systems 13 Coordinates the evaluation and implementation of high-quality tools and automation processes to support continuous delivery and developer productivity 14 Builds and maintains an engineering culture that fosters innovation and creativity while delivering high quality products with predictability and reliability 15 Champions continuously develops and shares with team knowledge on emerging trends and changes in software engineering The skills you ll need Capability Building Agile Development Culture Building Change Management Microservices Service Oriented Architecture Technology Strategy Business Analysis Cloud Computing Technology Governance Continuous Integration Continuous Deployment Automation Orchestration Software Testing Software Development Lifecycle Business Process Improvement Project Programme Management Talent Management Decision Making Growth Mindset Performance Management Inclusive Leadership Our leadership standards Looking in Leading inclusively and Safely I inspire and build trust through self-awareness honesty and integrity Owning outcomes I take the right decisions that benefit the broader organisation Looking out Delivering for the customer I execute brilliantly on clear priorities that add value to our customers and the wider business Commercially savvy I demonstrate strong commercial focus bringing an external perspective to decision-making Looking to the future Growth mindset I experiment and identify opportunities for growth for both myself and the organisation Building for the future I build diverse future-ready teams where all individuals can be at their best With over 175 years of heritage BT is now the flagship business brand of BT Group We ve brought together our best people and capabilities into a B2B powerhouse serving 1 2 million business customers internationally We re a global leader for secure connectivity and collaboration platforms for businesses of all shapes and sizes from big household names and government departments right through to sole traders and new start-ups But it s not just the technology that matters it s what it can do to help them build stronger smarter more secure businesses We value diversity and inclusion and believe in making a positive impact We connect for good by championing digital inclusion and equipping people businesses and communities with digital skills to thrive As a member of our team you will be part of an organisation that celebrates difference fosters innovation and provides you with opportunities to be your best With millions of businesses relying on us daily joining BT means you can be part of a diverse and multi-skilled team that makes a significant impact to society A FEW POINTS TO NOTE Although these roles are listed as full-time if you re a job share partnership work reduced hours or any other way of working flexibly please still get in touch We will also offer reasonable adjustments for the selection process if required so please do not hesitate to inform us DON T MEET EVERY SINGLE REQUIREMENT Studies have shown that women and people who are disabled LGBTQ neurodiverse or from ethnic minority backgrounds are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification and criteria We re committed to building a diverse inclusive and authentic workplace where everyone can be their best so if you re excited about this role but your past experience doesn t align perfectly with every requirement on the please apply anyway - you may just be the right candidate for this or other roles in our wider team