Engineering Manager (Fintech)

TL;DR

Engineering Manager (Fintech): Leading a cross-functional squad to improve products for UK users, with an accent on driving personal growth and development of engineers and ensuring effective delivery of value. Focus on setting engineering strategy, coordinating communication with stakeholders, and fostering a high-functioning team dynamic.

Location: Hybrid in London, UK. Minimum 2 days per week in-office for Levels 1-5, minimum 3 days per week in-office for Level 6 and above.

Company

hirify.global is the UK's #1 credit score and report app, serving over 20 million users globally across the UK, South Africa, Australia, and Canada.

What you will do

• Lead a cross-functional squad in a triad with a product manager and designer.
• Line manage a team of cross-functional engineers, overseeing hiring, onboarding, and their personal growth.
• Ensure squad accountability for execution and delivery of value to users and partners.
• Set the engineering strategy for the squad and apply modern agile practices for effective delivery.
• Coordinate communication with stakeholders to enable engineers to focus on performance.
• Contribute to shaping company-wide managerial and technical best practices.

Requirements

• Leadership experience managing high-performing teams of up to 7 engineers.
• 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 and a continuous improvement mindset.
• Robust technical and operational knowledge of latest industry technologies and best practices.
• Proven experience in delivering high-quality, production-ready, and robust solutions.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work environment with flexible work and no fixed desk hours.
• 25 paid holidays plus a "duvet day" for your birthday.
• Private health and dental cover, including mental health support.
• Up to 6% matched pension and life assurance scheme.
• Continued investment into learning and development, including leadership-led training and an in-house psychotherapist.
• Dog-friendly office with daily breakfast and free snacks.
• Generous maternity and paternity plans and a transparent pay structure with career growth plans.