Software Engineering Manager
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Summary
Reading, United Kingdom
£60k-80k/year
Full-time
5-10 years
About this Job
Company Description
ALTEN is a global engineering and technology consultancy operating across over 35 countries worldwide. We partner with industry leaders across sectors including Aeronautics, Aerospace, Defence, Naval, Automotive, Energy, Rail, IT and many more to deliver innovative engineering solutions that drive technological advancement & support sustainable transformation.
Our teams of passionate and agile engineers work on cutting-edge projects that shape the future of technology and sustainability. At ALTEN, we empower talented engineers to innovate, solve complex challenges, and deliver impactful solutions that build tomorrow’s world—today.
Join us and start building tomorrow’s world today!
Job Description
Join a dynamic, innovative team leading the development of high-integrity software solutions in a mission-critical environment. As a Software Engineering Manager, you will drive the delivery of complex software projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure best practices, process improvement, and operational excellence. Your leadership will shape the development lifecycle, from planning to deployment, in a fast-paced and technically challenging setting.
Location: Reading On-site: 4–5 days per week Seniority: Senior Clearance: Candidates must be willing and eligible to obtain SC clearance.
Key Responsibilities
- Define and tailor software development processes, creating and maintaining plans to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.
- Lead Agile teams (Scrum, SAFe, Kanban) to maintain focus on milestones, budgets, and continuous improvement.
- Oversee process compliance, generating artefacts and metrics to meet quality and regulatory standards.
- Report work package performance to project managers, including budget analysis and risk mitigation.
- Mentor software engineers, fostering competence development and knowledge sharing within the team.
Qualifications
Required Skills
- 5–10 years’ experience leading software projects, preferably in real-time or embedded systems.
- Proficiency in Jira for backlog management and Agile methodologies (Scrum, SAFe, Kanban).
- Strong communication skills, tailoring technical details for diverse stakeholders.
- Technical appreciation of C++/C development in embedded environments (non-hands-on role).
- Awareness of cyber-security and safety standards (e.g., IEC 61508, DO-178C).
Soft Skills & Collaboration
- Proven leadership and teamwork in multi-disciplinary engineering environments.
- Ability to mentor colleagues and influence software delivery and process improvements.
- Adaptability and problem-solving in fast-paced, complex settings.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent technical experience.
- Eligibility for UK Security Clearance (SC).
Desirable Skills
- Experience with IBM DOORS or similar requirements tracking tools.
- Knowledge of automated testing, static analysis, or containerisation tools.
- Familiarity with Linux infrastructure or scripting (Shell/Bash/Python).
Additional Information
Why join us?
We bring together entrepreneurial, tech-driven people to deliver innovative solutions for leading companies.
At ALTEN, you’ll work on exciting projects, supported by ongoing learning, mentoring, and clear career development tailored to your goals.
Join a passionate team and help build tomorrow, today.
In short you get:
- A personalised career path and a rewarding management style
- A huge diversity of engineering projects and industries
- Private Medical Insurance
- Cycle & Tech Scheme
- Employee assistance programme
- Life insurance & Pension Scheme
- Social atmosphere, regular gatherings & team buildings
- Flexible way of working (role dependent)
We are proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant & actively encourage applications from members of the Armed Forces community, including veterans, reservists, service leavers, and military spouses/partners. We recognise the value of military skills and experience and are committed to ensuring that no applicant is unfairly disadvantaged during our recruitment and selection processes.
ALTEN is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and values the strength that comes from a global mix of backgrounds and perspectives. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of background or protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.
This role may require you to have or be willing to go through Security Clearance. As part of the onboarding process candidates will be asked to complete a Baseline Personnel Security Standard; details of the evidence required to apply may be found on the government website Gov.UK. If you are unable to meet this and any associated criteria, then your employment may be delayed, or rejected . Details of this will be discussed with you at interview.
- Contract Type: Permanent
- Region: South East UK
- Compensation: GBP 60000 - GBP 80000 - yearly
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