Software Engineering Manager
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At a glance
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Location
- Ireland
- Workplace
- On-site
- Salary
- €120k-140k/year (EUR)
- Category
- Engineering management
What you'll be doing
Lead software development teams in a digital banking environment, focusing on elevating engineering capabilities, continuous improvement, and digital innovation. Requires strong technical background, leadership experience, and expertise in Java, AWS, and cloud architecture within fintech or banking.
Key requirements
Must-have
- 10+ years of software development experience
- 2+ years in a leadership position
- Strong technical background
- In-depth knowledge of software development, ideally in Java
- Experience in cloud architecture principles
- Experience with AWS
- Experience with CI/CD and DevOps
- Track record in end-to-end delivery of production software
Nice-to-have
- Experience in fintech or banking
Experience: 10+ years of software development with 2+ years in leadership
Role signals
- Technical focus
- software development, cloud architecture, SaaS delivery
- Leadership
- People management
- Architecture / system design
- Indicated in the listing
- Hands-on vs management
- Mixed
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Full job description
Software Engineering Manager
Dublin
My client is a market leader in the Digital Banking space, looking for a Software Engineering Managerto lead their Software Development teams to elevate their software engineering capabilities, instil a culture of continuous improvement and innovate their Digital Solutions offering. You will be experienced in Thought Leadership, Strategy Development, Stakeholder Engagement and be well versed operating within the Fintech and/or Banking space.
Software Engineering Manager - Experience required:
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10+ years of experience in software development with 2+ years in a leadership position.
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Strong technical background with in depth knowledge and understanding of software development, ideally in Java.
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Strong experience in Cloud Architecture principles with previous experience across AWS, CICD, and DevOps.
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Proven track record in the end-to-end delivery of production software, ideally within a SaaS environment.
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Ability to balance hands-on involvement, with team leadership, and architectural contribution.
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Interview prep pack
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Your interview focus
Based on this listing, the Software Engineering Manager role focuses on leading software development teams in the digital banking sector, emphasizing technical leadership, cloud architecture (AWS), and end-to-end software delivery within a SaaS environment.
- Technical depth in Java and AWS·High
- Leadership in regulated/fintech environments·High
- Track record of end-to-end delivery·High
- Continuous improvement mindset·Medium
Only have 30 minutes?
Follow a focused preparation plan based on this job.
Start 30-minute prep
Your 30-minute plan
Review Leadership and Delivery Achievements
0–8 minList and rehearse 2-3 stories demonstrating your leadership in software delivery, especially in fintech or SaaS.
Refresh AWS and Cloud Architecture Knowledge
8–15 minReview recent AWS projects and be ready to discuss architectural decisions and outcomes.
Prepare Examples of Continuous Improvement
15–20 minIdentify initiatives where you improved team performance or processes and their impact.
Research the Digital Banking Sector
20–25 minUpdate yourself on current trends and challenges in digital banking to contextualize your answers.
Draft Role-Specific Questions
25–30 minPrepare thoughtful questions about the team, company strategy, and technical direction.
Talking points
, 5 itemsTechnical Leadership in Software Development
Demonstrate your ability to guide and mentor teams, drawing on your experience leading software engineers and fostering a high-performance culture.
Cloud Architecture and AWS Implementation
Showcase your hands-on experience designing and deploying solutions on AWS, including your understanding of cloud architecture principles.
End-to-End Delivery of Production Software
Provide examples of managing the full software lifecycle, from requirements to deployment, especially in SaaS or fintech environments.
Continuous Improvement and Innovation
Discuss how you have instilled a culture of continuous improvement and driven innovation within your teams.
Stakeholder Engagement in Fintech/Banking
Explain your approach to collaborating with stakeholders in regulated industries, ensuring alignment and successful project outcomes.
What to research
, 4 itemsReview Recent AWS Projects
Prepare to discuss specific AWS-based solutions you have designed or overseen, focusing on architecture and outcomes.
Leadership Examples in Fintech/Banking
Gather examples of leading teams or projects in regulated industries, highlighting challenges and results.
Continuous Improvement Initiatives
Identify initiatives you have led to improve engineering processes, team performance, or product quality.
End-to-End SaaS Delivery Stories
Be ready to walk through the lifecycle of a SaaS product you delivered, emphasizing your role and impact.
Questions to ask
, 6 itemsHow is success measured for the Software Engineering Manager in this organization?
Why ask this? Clarifies expectations and key performance indicators.
What are the current technical and business challenges facing the development teams?
Why ask this? Helps you understand immediate priorities and pain points.
How does the company support continuous learning and innovation within engineering?
Why ask this? Assesses the organization's commitment to growth and improvement.
What is the typical team structure and how do cross-functional teams collaborate?
Why ask this? Gives insight into team dynamics and collaboration models.
How are architectural decisions made and who is involved in the process?
Why ask this? Clarifies your potential influence and the decision-making framework.
What are the company’s plans for evolving its digital banking solutions in the next 1-2 years?
Why ask this? Shows your interest in the company's vision and future direction.
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