Software Engineering and Data Manager at Nisbets · Bristol

Software Engineering & Data Manager
Lead the technology that keeps our business moving
At Nisbets, we're investing in the platforms, integrations and data capabilities that power our business. As our Software Engineering & Data Manager, you'll play a key role in shaping how we build, support and improve the systems that colleagues rely on every day.
This is an opportunity to lead a talented team across Software Engineering, Data Engineering and BI, ensuring our applications, integrations and data platforms remain reliable, secure and scalable. You'll work closely with stakeholders across the business to balance operational excellence with continuous improvement, helping us deliver solutions that create real value.
This isn't just a people management role. You'll influence technology direction, improve engineering standards, drive data and reporting capabilities, and help modernise key business systems that support our future growth.
Where you'll work
The role is based at our Fourth Way office in Avonmouth, with hybrid working available following an initial training period.
What you'll get to work on
You'll have the chance to:
• Lead and develop a team of Software Engineers, Data Engineers and BI professionals.
• Drive the delivery of software, integration and data initiatives across the business.
• Help shape and improve engineering standards, development practices and release processes.
• Oversee APIs, EDI, automation services and business-critical system integrations.
• Ensure our data warehouse, reporting platforms and analytics capabilities remain robust, secure and trusted.
• Work with stakeholders to understand business challenges and translate them into effective technology solutions.
• Manage team priorities, resources and delivery plans across both project and operational workloads.
• Improve system reliability, performance and supportability while reducing technical debt.
• Drive improvements in data governance, reporting standards and self-service analytics.
• Build strong relationships with suppliers and technology partners to maximise value and service delivery.
• Support the ongoing evolution of our technology landscape, identifying opportunities to innovate and improve.
What you'll bring
We don't expect you to have everything, but you'll need strong experience in:
• Leading Software Engineering, Data Engineering or BI teams.
• Delivering and supporting business-critical applications and technology platforms.
• Software development lifecycle management, including testing, deployment and release practices.
• Data warehousing, reporting platforms and business intelligence solutions.
• APIs, system integrations and automation technologies.
• Working with cloud platforms and Microsoft technologies.
• Managing stakeholder expectations and translating business needs into technical solutions.
• Building high-performing teams and creating a culture of continuous improvement.
It would be great if you also have experience with:
• Azure-based technologies and cloud services.
• Power BI and modern analytics platforms.
• ERP, Warehouse Management or Supply Chain systems.
• Retail, distribution, logistics or other operationally focused environments.
• Data governance, data quality and self-service reporting frameworks.

About Us

Nisbets is committed to providing equality of opportunity for all colleagues. We aim to ensure our workplaces are free from discrimination and that not only colleagues but also our potential future colleagues are treated fairly and with dignity and respect.
Therefore, please inform us of any reasonable adjustments that we may need to make to the application or interview process.
Here at Nisbets, we aim high and we dream big. From a one-man operation in 1983, to the UK’s market leader today – it’s always been our determination to hit whatever goal we set ourselves, no matter how big. And we’ve done it time and time again.
We’re looking for experts. Passionate, forward thinkers who obsess about our customers as much as we do. We need strivers, trailblazers and problem solvers who are as determined to grow, develop and succeed as we are.
We’re determined to take the next step. But we need your help to do it. It’s all about you.
If you’re looking for a forward-thinking business on which to leave your mark; where your work is valued; Where you’ll test your skills and then develop them further than you thought you could - Nisbets is for you.
You’ll be pushing the boundaries with us, day in day out. You’ll work in a fast-paced, ever changing environment. You’ll collaborate with a wide range of other experts around the business, bringing big ideas to life, and play a leading role in taking our journey to the next level.
We are a business with heart. From the small indie diner to the Michelin-star restaurant, Nisbets deliver the equipment they need to excel. If you join our team you’ll be working in a family-owned business that isn’t afraid to let you grow. That understands the value of innovation. And that puts our impact on the environment, our commitment to ethical trading and our determination to being a fully transparent business at the forefront of all we do.
Ready to take the next step with us? Apply today.