Software Engineering Manager (New Entrant to NI!)

MCS Group is proud to be exclusively partnering with a brand new entrant to Northern Ireland scene as they build out a brand new tech team in Belfast!

This rapidly growing scale-up have disrupted their industry and are embarking on their next phase of growth, opening a brand new office in Belfast City Centre. Already boasting a global team, a market-disrupting product and an impressive portfolio of customers, this is an opportunity to join a well-funded organisation on track for huge growth in Northern Ireland that you don't want to miss!

Having already built out an impressive team in another arm of the business in Belfast, they are now seeking passionate Software Engineering Managers to lead, support and develop a first-class tech team, playing a pivotal role in the next phase of their Belfast expansion.

What you'll be doing:

• Leading, developing and growing a talented team software engineers, overseeing all aspects of team growth, best practices and engineering standards, service delivery, and collaboration across cross-functional teams
• Creating and maintaining an efficient and effective engineering pipeline, supporting engineers and removing blockers while upholding technical standards and business goals
• Promoting and encouraging individual and team growth through performance reviews, goal setting and continuous coaching and mentoring
• Playing a pivotal role in the growth of the team in Belfast, aiding recruitment strategies to spearhead commercial growth of the business
• This is a hands-off role, however you will play a key role in technical decisions, architecture, code reviews, gathering requirements and project management

Who you are:

• Previous technical experience in software development and a strong technical knowledge (ideally in Python, Node or React, however if you are coming from another tech stack, let's chat!)
• Proven track record of team management and individual performance management
• Previous experience of managing and growing teams is essential
• A passionate and motivated coach and mentor, with a proven track record of supporting a team to grow and develop while managing service delivery and business goals
• A strong communicator, motivating your team while building relationships across cross-functional teams within the business and externally with clients
• You'll have a growth mindset, taking an open-minded approach to problems and happy to work within a fast-paced environment across multiple projects with a high level of autonomy

What's in it for you:

• Highly competitive salary
• Lucrative equity package
• Highly flexible hybrid working policy
• Generous annual learning & development budget
• Health insurance
• 25 days annual leave + statutory holidays
• Enhanced parental leave
• Fantastic company culture with regular company events

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up to date CV via the link provided or contact Niamh Hutchinson, Senior Recruitment Consultant at MCS Group 02890 490 906

If this position is not right for you, we may have others that are. Please visit www.mcsgroup.jobs to view a wide selection of our current jobs or call us 028 9023 5456.

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