Software Engineering Manager – Warehouse Connect

Responsibilities

• Build, mentor and lead a high‑performing software engineering team, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, continuous improvement and engineering excellence.
• Oversee the planning, execution and delivery of software initiatives, ensuring alignment with business objectives, customer outcomes, priorities and timelines while proactively managing risks and dependencies.
• Drive the adoption of engineering standards, software development methodologies and best practices, providing technical leadership and guidance across complex programmes and initiatives.
• Establish and maintain high standards for software quality, reliability, security and performance, ensuring products meet operational and business requirements.
• Lead the team in improving engineering maturity, progressing towards and maintaining Elite DORA standards while embedding a culture of continuous improvement.
• Drive cloud‑first thinking, modernisation of the technology landscape and effective use of shared platforms to maximise value delivery across engineering teams.
• Partner closely with Product, Design, Programme Management and senior engineers to define roadmaps, prioritise technical investments and deliver scalable business solutions.

Requirements

• Previous hands‑on experience as a senior polyglot software engineer, with a strong background building highly scalable web and backend solutions across a variety of technologies and platforms.
• Proven experience building, leading and developing high‑performing teams of skilled software engineers who consistently deliver high‑quality software solutions.
• Excellent understanding of system design, software architecture, cloud technologies and modern software engineering best practices.
• Strong advocate of DevOps principles and a “you build it, you run it” mindset, with a solid understanding of testing strategies, reliability engineering and operational excellence.
• Outstanding people leadership, communication, analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders across technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Experience leading senior engineers and technical partners towards successful outcomes without prescribing every solution, empowering teams to make effective engineering decisions.
• A servant leadership mindset with a strong sense of ownership, accountability and the ability to influence at all levels of the organisation.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in building and leading high‑performing software engineering teams while driving the adoption of engineering standards and best practices. Proficient in cloud technologies, system design, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.