Software Engineering Manager

Expana is the world’s leading agrifood-focused Price Reporting Agency (PRA) and global commodity intelligence provider. Formed through the combination of Mintec, Urner Barry, and associated brands, Expana brings together over 200 years of accumulated expertise in global commodity markets, serving more than 3,000 customers across 50 countries.

London (Hybrid, 2-3 days per week onsite)

Lead People. Shape Technology. Drive Impact.

Are you an experienced engineering leader who gets more satisfaction from developing people than writing code? Do you enjoy building high-performing teams, creating an environment where engineers can thrive, and delivering technology that makes a real difference?

We're looking for a Software Engineering Manager to join our growing Engineering team. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead a talented group of engineers, influence how we build software, and help shape the future of AI-assisted engineering at Expana.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Leading, coaching, and developing a team of software engineers, supporting their growth, performance, and career progression.
• Creating a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing team culture.
• Partnering closely with Product, Design, and Data teams to deliver valuable outcomes for customers.
• Bringing technical insight to architecture, design reviews, and engineering decisions.
• Championing engineering excellence across code quality, testing, security, performance, and reliability.
• Driving the adoption of AI-assisted engineering practices and helping teams maximise the benefits of emerging technologies.
• Supporting recruitment, onboarding, and capability building as we continue to grow.

What We're Looking For

• Experience leading and developing software engineering teams.
• A strong technical background with the ability to guide, coach, and challenge engineering decisions.
• Experience delivering software in a fast-paced, product-focused environment.
• A passion for developing people and creating high-performing teams.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Curiosity about AI and enthusiasm for helping teams adopt new ways of working.

Why Join Expana?

• Influence the future direction of our engineering organisation.
• Lead talented engineers who are passionate about solving meaningful problems.
• Work in a collaborative environment where ideas, innovation, and continuous learning are encouraged.
• Be part of an organisation embracing AI and modern engineering practices.
• Genuine opportunities for growth, development, and increased leadership responsibility.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

We believe great teams are built from diverse experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds. If you're excited about this role but don't meet every requirement, we'd still encourage you to apply. We'd love to hear what you could bring to the team.

Ready to build exceptional teams, champion engineering excellence, and make a lasting impact? We'd love to hear from you.

Our Core Values at Expana

At Expana, we take great pride in our core values, which guide our actions and shape our culture:

Brilliance: We strive for excellence in everything we do, pushing the boundaries of creativity and innovation to deliver outstanding results.

Connected: We believe in the power of collaboration and communication. By fostering strong relationships within our teams and with our partners, we create a supportive environment that drives success.

Make a Difference: We are committed to making a positive impact in our industry and community. Our actions reflect our dedication to sustainability, social responsibility, and delivering value to our stakeholders.

Other values such as trust, transparency, creativity, and ownership define our brand and company culture. These qualities are what we seek in our teams as well. Your unique communication style and optimistic vision will inspire harmony with colleagues, customers, and business partners. Your commitment to excellence and strong relationship skills are also valued. Positive energy and strategic skills are key to succeeding at Expana. We value both individual success and collaboration, seeking dynamic team players who think outside the box. Everyone's development is integral to our collective success, so we foster and support each person's strengths and talents.

In return for your hard work and dedication, we offer fantastic rewards. Please note that we operate with an agile working model, allowing for remote work and occasional travel to our offices.

It is important to mention that we cannot sponsor or provide any work visas to any candidate in our locations and we will be conducting Right to Work checks during our hiring practices to ensure compliance with employment laws.