Suits Me Manchester, England, United Kingdom
As an Engineering Manager, you’ll lead a cross‑functional engineering team responsible for designing and delivering the next generation of Suits Me’s financial technology platform. You’ll blend technical leadership with people management, helping the team ship secure, reliable, and scalable backend systems that underpin our core financial services.
You’ll guide engineers through architecture decisions, foster a high‑performing engineering culture, and ensure we maintain strong operational and regulatory standards as we continue to grow.
About Suits Me
Suits Me® is a multi‑award‑winning, ethical fintech dedicated to promoting financial inclusion and equal opportunity. We provide an innovative alternative to traditional banking that’s built to serve the needs of people who are underserved or excluded by mainstream financial institutions.
We’re in a dynamic phase of growth, expanding across the UK and actively exploring opportunities for European and global reach.
Our digital current account comes with all the essentials and more. Account holders receive a contactless Mastercard® debit card, access to key banking‑like features, cashback rewards at major retailers, and an easy onboarding process with no credit checks or lengthy paperwork.
At Suits Me®, we believe that everyone deserves a safe, accessible, and modern way to manage their money, regardless of background, income, or employment status.
What you’ll be doing
* Leading and mentoring a team of engineers, helping them grow technically and professionally
* Owning delivery of critical platform services that power Suits Me's financial products
* Overseeing the full development lifecycle, from architectural design and planning to deployment, observability, and continuous improvement
* Establishing engineering standards, including code quality, CI/CD, testing, and documentation practices
* Driving adoption of best practices around API design, data modelling, and event‑driven architectures
* Partnering with Product, Platform, and Security teams to ensure our systems are robust, scalable, and compliant
* Managing technical priorities, resource planning, and delivery schedules in line with strategic goals
* Contributing to longer‑term technology strategy and roadmap evolution
What you’ll bring to Suits Me
* Proven experience managing or technically leading a backend or platform engineering team
* Strong foundation in modern backend technologies - ideally including Node.js/TypeScript, containers, and serverless architectures
* Deep understanding of system design, distributed systems, and operational reliability
* Familiarity with cloud‑native development (AWS preferred)
* Excellent communication skills and the ability to align technical delivery with business objectives
* A collaborative, supportive leadership style that promotes autonomy and accountability
* An appreciation for the regulatory and security expectations of operating within financial services
Standout candidates will also...
* Have experience building or scaling financial or payment platforms in a regulated environment
* Be comfortable managing complex integration projects and ensuring systems resilience
* Bring a balance of hands‑on technical depth and strategic oversight
* Encourage a culture of engineering excellence, continuous learning, and experimentation
* Thrive in a fast‑moving, hybrid working environment
* 30 days holiday per year plus Bank Holidays
* Access to a comprehensive suite of insurances
* Opportunity to work on impactful systems that make a real social difference
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