Lolly is a leading software and technology firm in the hospitality sector producing a wide range of state-of-the-art technology solutions including robot waiters, facial verification, mobile apps, EPoS and payment solutions. Our mission is to make technology simple, by implementing the best solution, incorporating the most reliable intuitive technology and following this with first-class after-sales customer care. We exist to create a technology hub for now and in the future.
About the Role
This is the most important hire we are making this year. You will build, lead, and grow a squad of engineers delivering mission-critical software that processes over £200M in annual transactions.
This is a hands‑on role – you will write code, review architecture, and pair with engineers, while also owning the people, process, and delivery cadence for your team. If you want a role where you stop coding, this is not it.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage a squad of 4–10 engineers: 1:1s, career development, performance reviews, and hiring
* Own sprint execution and delivery cadence, ensuring the team ships reliably
* Contribute technically: code reviews, architectural decisions, and hands‑on implementation (~40–60%)
* Introduce and champion modern engineering practices (CI/CD, automated testing, trunk‑based development)
* Remove blockers and protect the team’s focus
* Partner with the Technology Director on roadmap priorities and technical strategy
* Drive adoption of AI‑assisted development tools across the team
* Build psychological safety and a culture of continuous improvement
Requirements
* 6+ years of engineering management experience in a hands‑on environment
* Strong .NET/C# background with the ability to contribute meaningfully to code
* Experience building and scaling engineering teams (hiring, onboarding, developing)
* Track record of implementing CI/CD pipelines and modern development practices
* Excellent communication skills with both technical and non‑technical stakeholders
* Experience running agile/scrum processes pragmatically (not dogmatically)
* Familiarity with AI‑assisted development tools and their impact on team productivity
Nice to Have
* Experience in payments, EPoS, or hospitality technology
* Experience coaching a CTO or Technical Director through organisational growth
* Experience with .NET modernisation or migration projects
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