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. - 12+ years of software engineering experience, including 2+ 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.
Job Title
Engineering Manager