Snr. Software Engineering Manager – Day Rate Contract

Contract | Onsite | Dublin

Day Rate: €750 – €900 DOE

Join a rapidly expanding organisation that has doubled its technical presence in Ireland over the last two years, with ambitious growth plans for 2025 and 2026.

This fast-paced and high-performing company is on a growth journey with several greenfield projects to deliver. This role is best suited to a technical Software Engineering Manager with a blend of strategic vision and delivery, a strong understanding of technology, and the ability to drive technical conversations across the business.

You will be responsible for delivering all stages of the SDLC in a fast-paced, regulated environment, with a focus on processes and high-quality development solutions across the organisation.

This is a cross-functional position where you will work closely with technical teams while also reporting to senior management and stakeholders. You will also be responsible for managing third-party vendors to ensure optimal delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leadership: Overseeing a software engineering function that delivers new technology solutions while collaborating with other technical teams across the business. Establishing best practices for software development.
• Vendor Management: Managing third-party vendors and ensuring SLAs are delivered to a high standard.
• Security & Compliance: Driving security strategy while maintaining a strong technical hands-on approach. Ensuring compliance with SOX, DORA, and GDPR.
• C-Level Reporting & Strategy: Providing strategic input and regular reporting to senior leadership.
• Technical Leadership: Collaborating closely with Technical Architects, Product Owners, and SWE teams to support high-level design conversations.
• Regulated Environment: Ensuring software is built with high compliance standards and governance.

Requirements:

• 10+ years of experience leading and managing Development and QA teams in hybrid environments (on-prem and cloud).
• Experience managing an IT Change Program with a focus on quality, efficiency, and cost reduction.
• Strong experience managing across multiple disciplines within a large IT department, balancing resources and ensuring skillset alignment.
• Previous experience delivering Automation initiatives within an established SDLC.
• Experience migrating on-prem services and applications to Azure Cloud.
• Strong expertise in Release and Deployment Management.
• Proven experience in Program Management, with reporting to C-level stakeholders.
• Professional presence with excellent customer-facing skills and the ability to build and maintain relationships at all levels.
• Strong leadership ability with a continuous improvement mindset.

Additional Details:

Day Rate: €750 – €900 DOE

Location: Dublin (onsite, 5 days per week)

This position is only open to candidates located in Ireland holding an EU Passport or Stamp 4 Visa.