Engineering Manager

The Job in shortWe are seeking an experienced Software Engineering Manager to lead high-performing, cross-functional development teams. This role combines technical expertise, delivery excellence, and people leadership to ensure teams build robust, scalable software aligned with business objectives.As an AI-native leader, you will be pivotal in driving AI adoption across our Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) and product strategy, ensuring our engineering practices remain modern, efficient, and future-ready. Meet the jobKey ResponsibilitiesPeople & Performance● Lead, coach, and develop multi-disciplinary Agile teams (typically 6–8 engineers per team).● Create an inclusive, engaging environment with a strong engineering culture.● Drive performance and talent development through clear feedback, coaching, and formal reviews.● Oversee local/global hiring and onboarding to build teams with balanced technical competencies and seniority.● Address underperformance swiftly and constructively.Engineering Excellence● Champion high-quality software delivery through modern engineering practices (CI/CD, test automation, observability, quality gates).● Provide localised technical leadership ensuring guild guidelines are effectively implemented.● Act as the technical leader guiding your team’s output and direction.Lead teams to achieve production-readiness and robust release management practices.Process & Delivery● Ensure teams have the optimal processes, workflows, and tooling for success.● Deliver commitments on time, enabling fast feedback loops with stakeholders.● Drive continuous improvement in delivery capabilities, operating models, and tooling.● Promote visibility and transparency through effective project tracking and communication.Product & Value Focus● Collaborate with Product Managers and Domain Architects to translate business requirements into technical outcomes.● Motivate teams to deliver high-value work that balances immediate needs with long-term strategic goals.● Champion customer-centricity through data-driven insights, feedback loops, and usability.AI-Native Mindset● Proactively explore, experiment with, and apply AI tools and agentic frameworks (e.g., code generation, test automation, developer productivity).● Encourage AI adoption within engineering workflows and product capabilities.● Partner with AI/ML SMEs to embed AI into value delivery across our SDLC. How about you● BSc or MSc in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience.● 10+ years of software engineering experience, including 4+ years in people management.● Proven experience with Agile delivery, CI/CD pipelines, and quality-focused development.● Track record of building and scaling teams, processes, and product impact.● Experience leading mobile and backend development teams is essential.● Highly likely you have been a Principal or Staff Engineer prior to transitioning into an Engineering Manager role.● Experience with identity management systems or related domains is desirable.● Exposure to banking, payments, or SaaS is advantageous.Enthusiasm for leveraging AI to boost productivity and innovation.

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