Average Manager Software salary in the UK

Our client is a financial services institution seeking a Head of Software Development to join their Technology function in a senior leadership capacity. This is a high-impact role with a clear pathway to Deputy CTO The Role This is a strategic leadership position responsible for driving the software engineering function, owning the end-to-end development lifecycle, and shaping the organisation’s technology direction. The role combines hands-on technical expertise with senior stakeholder engagement and leadership of distributed engineering teams There is a defined progression path into a Deputy CTO position, making this an excellent opportunity for an ambitious leader looking to step into executive-level responsibility. Key Responsibilities Define and execute the software development strategy aligned to business objectivesPartner with senior leadership to shape the technology roadmapOwn end-to-end software delivery across platforms and productsLead architectural decisions and ensure the scalability of systemsDrive best practice across Agile, DevOps and engineering standardsManage and develop offshore and distributed engineering teamsBuild a high-performance, collaborative engineering cultureOversee vendor relationships and offshore resource planningContribute to governance, risk and compliance initiatives Skills and Experience Extensive experience in software development with strong Java expertiseProven leadership experience managing engineering teamsExperience overseeing the full software delivery lifecycleBackground within financial services, ideally capital marketsStrong understanding of cloud, microservices and modern architecturesExperience working with offshore or distributed teamsExcellent stakeholder management and communication skillsAbility to operate both strategically and hands-on(Desirable) Experience in a high-growth or scaling environmentExposure to AI or emerging technologiesKnowledge of regulatory and security frameworks such as SOC2 or ISOBackground in fintech, SaaS or enterprise platforms Package Competitive base salary and performance-related bonus Equity participation aligned with seniority, Clear progression to Deputy CTO Hybrid working model, comprehensive benefits package including healthcare and pension

I am looking for a permanent Senior Software Developer / Lead Software Developer for an extremely exciting business based in Plymouth. In this role you will be designing and building an enterprise level software solution with multiple applications for the business, a software solution that is being built from the ground up covering all functions and departments. Please note, this is an office-based position, working 4.5 days per week for full-time, 5-days per week pay. The working hours are 7:30am to 4:30pmMonday to Thursday and 7:30am to 12:30pm on Fridays. After probation you can potentially work from home 1-day per week with management approval. You will be responsible for leading the design, development and maintenance of the solution and its services across the full development lifecycle from architecture and design to deployment, delivery and ongoing support. You will be a key part of the development team and from the very start you will be given a high degree of freedom to apply your knowledge and experience of development, using a mixture of, .NET, C#, ASP.NET Core, ASP.NET, Blazor, Database Technologies (SQL Server, PL/SQL, T-SQL, SQL Server Management Studio - SSIS), ETL, Integration Platforms, Agile and Frontend Development (JavaScript/jQuery, React, Blazor) and Software Testing for this long-term and critical development programme. This is a hands-on role, so you MUST be a strong coder/programmer. The main technical stack in MS Technologies driven, so you need to be an expert in .NET and C# to be considered for the opportunity. Knowledge of Power BI is a bonus but is NOT a prerequisite for the role. You will take technical ownership, and you operate as a Senior Developer and Technical Lead so you MUST have experience working as a Senior Developer or Lead Developer to be considered for the position in previous posts. You will also be happy to share knowledge with more junior team members, and you will be a good communicator keen to interact with technical and non-technical staff. We are looking to speak with candidates who can demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, candidates who can work independently as well as in a team environment, good communicators who are proactive and ambitious, keen to continue learning and staying ahead of technological trends. Experience with cloud platforms such as Azure/AWS, knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, DevOps and Architectural Patterns is a distinct bonus. KEYWORDSSenior Software Developer, Lead Software Developer, Senior Software Engineer, Lead Software Engineer, .NET, C#, ASP.NET Core, ASP.NET, Blazor, Database Technologies, SQL Server, PL/SQL, T-SQL, SQL Server Management Studio, SSIS, Power BI, ETL, Integration Platforms, Agile, Frontend Development, JavaScript, jQuery, React, Blazor, Software Testing, AWS, Azure, Cloud, CI/CD, DevOps, Software Architecture, Design Patterns. The role comes with an incredibly competitive salary and a strong benefits package which includes a pension, good holiday (23.5 days + Bank Holidays), Insurance and much more! To be considered for this role you will need to be located within a commutable distance of Plymouth, Devon and you MUST have the Right to Work in the UK long-term without company sponsorship as our client is unable to sponsor. Please note that due to a high level of applications, we can only respond to applicants whose skills and qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. Bowerford Associates Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Software Engineer £40,000 - £45,000 + Progression + Salary Reviews + 32 Days Holiday + Hybrid + Bonus + Flexible Working + Pension + Benefits Heysham - HybridAre you a hands-on Software Engineer looking to take technical ownership of complex, real-world systems while influencing how high-impact products are designed, delivered and evolved?This is a senior, delivery-focused engineering role offering real technical influence across a multidisciplinary team working in the navigation domain. You will play a central role in shaping software solutions from early concept through to deployment, balancing strong engineering principles with pragmatic delivery.Working closely with Software Engineers, Computer Vision and Navigation specialists, you will help integrate classical navigation, sensor fusion and AI-enabled components into robust, customer-focused products. The role offers variety, technical depth and responsibility across multiple concurrent projects.This position suits an experienced engineer who enjoys ownership, technical leadership and working across system boundaries, without moving into people management. For this position you will need to be able to qualify for SC clearance. The Role:Technical ownership of software design across complex, multi-disciplinary systemsHands-on development across core logic, system integration and performance-critical componentsLeading technical decision-making with a strong focus on customer value and deliveryBreaking down complex problems into clear, deliverable work packagesSupporting planning and prioritisation across multiple projectsReviewing code, mentoring engineers and troubleshooting technical issuesThe PersonStrong software engineering background with experience in Python, TypeScript, C++ and modern deployment toolsProven ability to design and deliver complex, real-world software systems end to endComfortable working across navigation, sensor-driven, AI or computer vision-enabled systemsEligible for SC clearanceConfident operating in a hands-on role alongside technical leadership responsibilitiesReference Number:BBBH273484Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client.We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.