Software Engineering Manager
Software Engineering Manager
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Job Description
JOB DETAILS
JOB BAND: E
CONTRACT TYPE: Permanent Full-time
DEPARTMENT: BBC Studios - Product
LOCATION: London Hybrid
PROPOSED SALARY RANGE: 89800 - 112250 plus London Weighting Allowance of 5441 and discretionary 15% bonus depending on relevant skills knowledge and experience. The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights.
WE ARE BBC STUDIOS
A globally renowned media company borne of the BBC. We make and distribute the worlds most sought-after TV audio and digital content.
Our ambition is to be the home of the most powerful entertaining and inspiring stories for people all around the world
PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Engineering Manager to lead several teams of talented engineers in delivering high-impact scalable and innovative solutions for . This role is crucial to driving the technical direction team development and successful delivery of projects that align with our companys goals and values. As an Engineering Manager you will collaborate with cross-functional teams balance technical depth with leadership acumen and foster a culture of excellence.
WHY JOIN THE TEAM
This position is for the worldwide team who create solutions and content for our non-UK audience. The solution is currently provided by 3 teams one managing the front-end one the content management system and tooling and a third taking care of the remainder of the back-end systems. We are currently in the process of going through a transformation to adopt better agile and engineering practices however we are always curious and looking to improve both ourselves and our processes/tooling/etc. The team pride themselves on being friendly open honest and supportive The team is part of the wider Studios Product Group which takes care of many well known BBC brands and how their content is managed and distributed.
YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND IMPACT:
Team Leadership and Development
- Responsible for recruitment onboarding and retain top engineering talent.
- Provide mentorship and career development for team members fostering a growth-oriented environment.
- Setting clear expectations and manage performance to ensure accountability and high standards.
Technical Oversight
- Guide the team in architecting building and maintaining robust scalable systems.
- Conduct code reviews and provide technical feedback when needed.
- Ensure adherence to best practices in software engineering including coding standards testing and documentation.
Strategic Planning and Execution
- Align team objectives with company goals and business priorities.
- Develop and execute project plans balancing feature delivery technical debt and team capacity.
- Identify mitigate and communicate risks to ensure timely and high-quality project delivery.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with Product Managers Designers and other stakeholders to ensure well-defined requirements and deliver impactful solutions.
- Drive alignment and build consensus across different functions and teams.
Organisational Influence
- Advocate for and implement technical and organisational improvements.
- Collaborate with peers and leaders to drive cross-team initiatives.
- Contribute to shaping the engineering culture promoting inclusivity collaboration and innovation.
WHAT DOES IT TAKE
KEY CRITERIA
- Previous experience as an Engineering Manager or similar leadership role.
- Proven experience with designing and scaling distributed systems
- Hands-on coding experience and the ability to contribute or guide technically when necessary.
- Experience using Javascript/Typescript React Go and AWS.
- Expertise in Agile methodologies and managing iterative development processes.
- Experience driving data-driven decision-making and measuring success through metrics and KPIs.
- Leadership experience in mentoring developing and retaining top engineering talent.
- Strong foundation in computer programming principles including data structures algorithms design patterns and system design.
DESIRABLE CRITERIA;
- Experience working with large-scale consumer-facing systems.
- Demonstrated track record of driving organisational change and innovation.
NEXT STEPS
We appreciate your interest in this position and understand how important this opportunity is to you. Due to the high volume of interest we may need to close the application period earlier than anticipated. This step is necessary to ensure we can provide a high level of attention and service to all applicants. Thank you for your understanding.
Please note: If you were to be offered this role the BBC will conduct Employment screening checks which include Reference checks; Eligibility to work checks; and if applicable to the role Safeguarding and Adverse media/Social media checks. Any offer made is conditional on these checks being satisfactory.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
