Engineering Manager (Fintech)

TL;DR

Engineering Manager (Fintech): Leading and developing engineering teams within cross-functional squads focused on fintech product delivery and technical excellence with an accent on people leadership, technical and delivery accountability. Focus on coaching engineers, driving technical initiatives, and collaborating with product and stakeholders to achieve high-impact outcomes.

Location: Remote (UK) or London

Salary: £110,500 - £145,000 + stock options

Company

hirify.global is a UK-based fintech company focused on simplifying banking and financial services with innovative products and customer-centric solutions.

What you will do

• Take accountability for delivery across squads, collaborating with Technical Leads and Product Managers.
• Foster engineering excellence and hold high technical standards within teams.
• Lead and develop a group of 7-10 engineers through coaching and continuous feedback.
• Drive technical initiatives with senior engineers to improve engineering practices.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders to create focus space for engineers.
• Contribute to company-wide best managerial and technical standards.

Requirements

• Location: Must be based in the UK or able to work remotely within the UK
• English: B2 level or higher
• Proven experience as an engineering manager with a strong technical and delivery background.
• Previous hands-on software engineering experience.
• Ability to operate autonomously in ambiguous problem areas.
• Strong coaching and people leadership skills.

Nice to have

• Experience working in an experimentation-led environment.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible working hours and remote work within the UK with optional office presence.
• Support for relocation to the UK and visa sponsorship.
• Learning budget of £1,000 per year for books, courses, and conferences.
• Inclusive and diverse work environment prioritizing wellbeing and work-life balance.
• Regular team social events and collaborative culture.

Hiring process

• Initial informal 30-minute recruiting call.
• Loop stage with three 60-minute interviews and one 30-minute reverse interview over 1-2 days.
• Interviews cover team and org management, system design, and behavioral leadership.