Software Engineering Manager

About the Role

Location: Limerick

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Software Engineering Manager to lead cross-functional software teams, including Software Development, DevOps, and Software Testing. This leadership role is pivotal in delivering high-quality, scalable, and secure software solutions aligned with business goals.

The ideal candidate will bring strong technical expertise, proven leadership skills, and a collaborative mindset to foster innovation, operational excellence, and compliance in a regulated environment.

You will oversee the entire software development lifecycle-from planning and design through to development, deployment, and testing-ensuring timely delivery of robust outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage Software Development and Test teams, ensuring alignment with business objectives and technical strategy.
• Oversee the full software lifecycle, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Define and implement best practices in software engineering, CI/CD, infrastructure automation, and testing.
• Collaborate with Product Management, QA, Hardware, and Regulatory teams to deliver integrated solutions.
• Drive resource planning, performance management, and career development for team members.
• Ensure compliance with relevant standards and regulations, particularly in regulated industries.

Skills & Experience Architectural & Technical

• Strong grasp of software design patterns and architectural principles.
• Experience designing scalable, maintainable, and secure software systems.
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Azure DevOps).
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure preferred), containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Knowledge of cybersecurity and data privacy standards.
• Hands-on experience with Jenkins, GitLab CI, Docker, Kubernetes, and automated testing frameworks.

Leadership & Soft Skills

• 5+ years in leadership roles managing cross-functional software teams.
• Ability to mentor developers and conduct effective code reviews.
• Strong problem-solving and debugging abilities.
• Effective communicator across technical and non-technical teams.
• Experience with agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban).
• Ownership of end-to-end delivery and technical decision-making.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
• 8+ years of software engineering experience, with at least 5 years in leadership.
• Proven experience in DevOps practices, cloud infrastructure, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Strong understanding of software testing methodologies and automation frameworks.
• Experience delivering complex software projects in fast-paced environments.
• Background in regulated industries (e.g., medical devices, automotive, aerospace) highly desirable.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to lead cutting-edge projects with significant impact.
• Professional growth, training, and career progression.
• Collaborative, innovative work culture.