Engineering Manager (Fintech)

TL;DR

Engineering Manager (Fintech): Leading a dynamic squad to improve products for the UK user base with an accent on driving personal growth and development of engineers, and ensuring continuous improvement of squad effectiveness. Focus on setting engineering strategy, coordinating stakeholder communication, and shaping company-wide managerial and technical best practices.

Location: Hybrid work in London, UK (minimum 2-3 days per week in-office, depending on seniority level)

Company

hirify.global is the UK's #1 credit score and report app, serving over 20 million users globally and dedicated to enabling positive financial choices.

What you will do

• Lead a cross-functional squad as part of a triad with a product manager and designer.
• Line manage a team of cross-functional engineers, owning hiring, onboarding, and their personal growth.
• Hold the squad accountable for execution and delivery of value to users and partners, ensuring continuous improvement.
• Set the engineering strategy for the squad and apply modern agile practices for effective delivery.
• Coordinate communication with stakeholders from different teams.
• Actively participate in shaping company-wide managerial and technical best practices and standards.

Requirements

• Leadership experience managing high-performing teams of up to 7 engineers, fostering psychological safety.
• Ability to flexibly switch between hands-on technical involvement and strategic thinking.
• Comfortable working within ambiguous problem areas with a high degree of autonomy.
• Expert understanding of modern agile practices to drive outcomes and outputs.
• Robust technical and operational knowledge of the latest industry technologies and best practices.
• Proven experience in delivering high-quality, production-ready, robust solutions that meet business requirements.

Culture & Benefits

• 25 paid holidays and a "duvet day" on your birthday.
• Hybrid work environment with flexible work and no fixed desk hours.
• Private health and dental cover, including mental health support through Bupa.
• Life assurance scheme and up to 6% matched pension.
• Continued investment into learning and development, including leadership-led training.
• Dog-friendly office, daily breakfast, free snacks, and various sports and social clubs.