Software Engineering Manager (Fintech)

TL;DR

Software Engineering Manager (Fintech): Leading a product engineering team responsible for building and operating Java-based microservices for financial product transfers with an accent on technical excellence, operational resilience, and team development. Focus on delivering high-quality, value-driven outcomes within a product-led agile environment while partnering with cross-functional stakeholders.

Location: Home-based or hybrid (UK-based)

Company

hirify.global is the UK’s leading investment platform, managing over £150 billion in assets and serving more than 2 million clients.

What you will do

• Lead and coach high-performing, cross-functional engineering teams.
• Own engineering delivery outcomes, ensuring alignment with sprint goals and value-driven development.
• Partner with Product Managers to maintain well-shaped backlogs and clear delivery standards.
• Provide technical leadership on architecture, security, and cloud-native design.
• Manage team health, career progression, and performance development.
• Collaborate with Operations and Programme teams to ensure live service health and operational resilience.

Requirements

• Must be based in the UK (no visa sponsorship provided).
• 2+ years of experience leading software engineering teams in complex or regulated environments.
• Strong background in Java, Spring Boot, RDBMS, and NoSQL databases.
• Experience with AWS and event-driven architectures.
• Proven track record in delivering product-led, agile software.
• Excellent communication skills for stakeholder management across technical and non-technical teams.

Nice to have

• Experience in financial services, specifically pensions and ISA products.
• Experience with TypeScript.
• Experience working in agent-first organizations.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible working options, including hybrid arrangements.
• Discretionary annual bonus and annual pay review.
• Pension scheme with up to 11% employer contribution.
• Private medical insurance, health screening, and cash plans.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and additional Christmas closure.
• Enhanced parental leave and income protection.

Hiring process

• Stage 1: Discussion with Hiring Manager (45 mins).
• Stage 2: Technical interview with peers (75 mins).
• Stage 3: Culture fit interview (30 mins).