Engineering Manager - Logistics and Fulfillment
We are The Very Group and we’re here to help families get more out of life. We know that our customers work hard for their families and have a lot to balance in their busy lives. That’s why we combine amazing brands and products with flexible payment options on Very.co.uk to help them say yes to the things they love. We’re just as passionate about helping our people get more out of life too; building careers with real growth, a sense of purpose, belonging and wellbeing.
Our software engineering teams are responsible for designing, building, integrating, and managing technology across all products and functions. They focus on developing secure, highly available, cloud-based solutions, utilising open-source technologies where appropriate.
About The Role: As an Engineering Manager, you will be leading and line managing a team of Engineers within one of our squads. This role centres around technical leadership. Along with leading the squad you’ll be actively involved in designing, implementing, assuring, and running the products and services that your squad are responsible for.
Responsibilities:
* Working with the Head of Technology and Senior Engineering Manager to lead your team to deliver the Product & Technology roadmap in a manner aligned to our SDLC.
* Taking ownership of the personal development and performance of each member, embedding a culture of continuous improvement both for individuals and the team as a whole.
* Collaborating with other colleagues to ensure all software is built with security, reliability, scalability, and operability.
* Handling technical debt, working with architects and product management to balance work within the squads to ensure risks are managed around aging code and platforms.
* Promoting the sharing of knowledge and standard methodologies both internally and externally across Engineering.
* Actively contributing to the Engineering Manager community within your performance unit as well as engaging and collaborating with the wider technology team.
Essential knowledge and skills:
* Leading from the front you will demonstrate experience of providing clear direction and collaboration, coaching, mentoring and development support.
* You are known for your thought leadership and critical thinking in the technical space, while being able to apply business context.
* Experience of managing and leading engineering teams in building new high quality systems, improving stability, security and performance.
* You are experienced with software engineering in the cloud.
* You are keen to learn new technologies and support your team to continuously improve.
* You are experienced in operating in an Agile environment (SCRUM and Kanban) and are constantly looking to automate in areas such as CI/CD and quality assurance.
Some of our benefits:
* Flexible, hybrid working model.
* Inclusive culture and environment.
* £6500 flexible benefits allowance to suit your needs.
* 30 days holiday + bank holidays.
* Udemy learning access.
* Bonus potential (performance and business-related).
* Up to 25% discount on Very.co.uk.
* Matched pension up to 6%.
We’re an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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