Software Engineering Manager

Location:HybridSalary Details:Depending on ExperienceAbout The RoleOverviewEveryone says it, but Ecotricity is genuinely a bit special, we have a dynamic culture, remarkable people, and authentic vision to change the world, and that’s not something many companies can say. To advance our delivery of the next generation of customer-facing tools, we're looking for an equally special Software Development Manager. This person will lead four talented teams covering the development of our AWS/Databricks, Salesforce, Billing, and Full Stack platforms.The right candidate will have a track record of developing and nurturing people, evolving processes, and engaging with stakeholders and product teams.It is important that you have a fully-fledged history of setting up engineering processes and delivering change, and that you speak the language of top-notch software engineers.You have a background in building systems yourself, but now, your ability to lead and engage in peer-level discussions, alongside helping to architect and design our future, is what counts most. We offer the option for up to 50% hybrid, but the successful candidate will be a person who will appreciate our great office in Stroud, free onsite parking, and a train station two minutes away. You’ll also agree that success, at a senior level, requires human face-to-face interaction, and that means being present and visible in the office for part of the week. Key Responsibility Areas: Leadership and Development Management: Lead by example, using your experience to bring ideas that inspire and motivate our teams. Foster an environment of innovation by actively involving yourself in development projects. Mentor team members passionately, prioritising continuous learning and professional development. Project and Delivery Management: Collaborate closely with internal teams and product owners to ensure timely and specification-compliant project deliveries. Drive the execution of large-scale transformative projects such as the Salesforce E& U initiative and our comprehensive data strategy refresh. Manage the engineering team’s delivery of agile projects, balancing the need for flexibility with stakeholder expectations for clear outcomes, deadlines and ROI. Commit to keeping our platforms at the forefront of technology through strategic updates and consistent maintenance. Technical Excellence and Innovation: Stay informed about the latest trends in software development and advocate for the adoption of technologies that align with our environmental goals. Cultivate a culture where technological advancement and the sharing of ideas, across all levels, is routine. Enhance our project delivery strategies, ensuring our teams have healthy processes that support them and lead to high quality and velocity. Maintain rigorous security standards to ensure our systems are robust and recover quickly from any disruptions. Consultancy and Business Alignment: Be a visible part of the technology team, providing expert advice and strategic insights during the formation of projects and their subsequent delivery. Work to ensure the culture of Ecotricity, where Technology and the other departments are peers working for a shared goal, is championed and grown in every interaction. Performance Indicators: Consistent on-time delivery of projects that fully meet planned specifications. Observable enhancements in team dynamics, efficiency, and technical capability. Significant technological advancements and updates across key platforms. Robust security measures and ability to respond swiftly to cyber incidents. Clear communication of project statuses to senior management. Effective management of project controls and timely escalation of issues. Key Relationships: Director of Technology C-Suite and Non-Board Directors Peers within the Technology Team Product Owners Head of Project Delivery QA Lead About You Demonstrated expertise within the last five years in one or more of the following areas: Web development (NodeJS, React, Angular),Salesforce, Databricks, AWS, energy billing systems, or similar platforms.Exceptional leadership skills, thriving in a dynamic and demanding development setting.A solid grasp of agile methodologies with a track record of successful project completions.High emotional intelligence with excellent interpersonal and communication abilities.About UsWhat's in it for you...Healthcare plan, life assurance and generous pension contributionVolunteering dayHybrid workingVarious company discounts (including shops, days out and events)Holiday of 25 days (plus bank holidays) & ability to buy/sell daysCycle to work scheme, car pooling and onsite parking availableAs a valued member of the team you will be supporting the Group Environmental policy and its associated targets to make the Green Britain Group net carbon neutral by 2025Flexibility statementThe fast moving nature of the company's business means that from time to time you may be asked to perform duties or tasks outside of your original job description on an ad hoc basis. This allows the company to use it's people in the best possible way at all times and helps the employees to make make their contribution in a changing environment. Ecotricity is Britain's greenest energy company. When we started back in 1995, we were the first company in the world to provide a new kind of electricity the green kind.Our mission was, and remains, to change the way energy is made and used in Britain by replacing fossil fuels with clean, renewable energy.We don't just supply green energy, we use the money from our customers' bills to make it ourselves too we build windmills and sun parks in Britain. We call this 'bills in to mills'. In 2021, we started work on building two new solar parks, and now, in 2023, we're bringing geothermal energy to our customers' fuel mix, a first in the UK. We're also developing green gas mills which will generate 100% green gas from a source that we will never run out of grass.We don't just focus on energy though we built Electric Highways, Britain's leading network of electric vehicle charging points, we helped Forest Green Rovers become the greenest football club in the world, and, in partnership with RSPB, we launched Britain's greenest mobile phone service, Ecotalk.Ecotricity is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to providing equality for all.