Software Engineering Manager (Derry)

MCS Group is delighted to be partnering with a growing Northern Ireland-based software company in their search for a Software Engineering Manager.This is a key leadership hire for the business as it enters an exciting period of growth. You will become the most senior engineering leader within the organisation, leading an established team of seven engineers while remaining close to architecture, delivery and technical decision-making.This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on Engineering Manager who wants genuine ownership, direct access to senior leadership and the chance to build an AI-first engineering culture.The RoleYou will:Lead, coach and develop a multidisciplinary engineering team.Improve delivery predictability, engineering quality and team performance.Drive the adoption of AI-assisted development across coding, design, testing and code review.Shape technical direction, architecture and engineering standards.Oversee CI/CD, testing, observability, incident response and cloud operations.Work closely with senior leadership to align engineering priorities with wider business goals.Manage AWS and engineering-related costs.Remain technically involved through code reviews, architectural discussions and occasional hands-on development.Support future hiring and help build a high-performing engineering culture.What You''ll NeedPrevious experience directly managing software engineers, including 1:1s, coaching, hiring and performance management.Strong hands-on software ..... full job details .....