Software Engineering Manager
Location: London, Manchester, or Hampshire (2 days per week in office)
Package: £120,000 + benefits
Build the Future of Financial Tech!
We’re reimagining what’s possible in mortgage and banking technology — and we’re looking for a Software Engineering Manager to help lead the charge. This is not just another management role; it’s an opportunity to shape the technical heart of a business that’s transforming how financial services deliver value.
As part of the Tech Leadership Team, you’ll report (dotted line) into the COO until our Director of Technology joins. You’ll be the strategic and hands-on force behind our engineering function - driving delivery, shaping partnerships, and setting new standards for what great looks like as well as ooze passion in the space.
What You’ll Do:
* Lead and inspire: Manage a team of four talented engineers, guiding them to deliver robust, scalable software built primarily in Python. You’ll foster a culture of curiosity, collaboration, and technical excellence.
* Own supplier performance: Take the lead on managing our FINOVA supplier relationship, ensuring delivery quality, innovation, and partnership alignment.
* Be the bridge: Collaborate closely with senior stakeholders across technology, operations, and product to turn vision into elegant, secure, and high-performing systems.
* Shape the future: Champion automation, scalability, and continuous improvement — building solutions that simplify complexity and empower customers.
* Stay hands-on: While you’ll focus on leadership and stakeholder management, your technical depth will keep you close to the engineering action — leading by example when it matters.
What You’ll Bring
You’ll be a technical leader with substance - a problem-solver who knows how to get the best out of people and platforms. You love designing systems that matter, but you also know that the best systems are built by empowered teams.
* Proven experience leading engineering teams in financial services, banking, or mortgage tech.
* Strong experience managing external technology suppliers and integrating third-party platforms.
* A solid grasp of Python, modern SDLC, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud-native architectures.
* Knowledge of FINOVA or Apprivo 2 is a major plus.
* Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills - you can explain complex ideas simply and align teams around shared goals.
* A balanced approach to risk, compliance, and innovation, ensuring agility without compromise.
Above all, you’re someone who brings both technical credibility and human leadership - the rare blend of engineering rigour, empathy, and strategic vision.
Why Join?
This is a pivotal, high-impact role - a chance to influence technology direction, shape engineering culture, and make your mark on a business that’s redefining how modern finance runs. You’ll have the autonomy to innovate, the support to grow, and the platform to lead real change.
If you want to:
* Work at the intersection of technology, finance, and innovation
* Lead with purpose in a culture that values experimentation and trust
* Build and shape a team that’s delivering next-generation mortgage and banking tech
You’ll be based in your nearest office (London, Manchester, or Hampshire), spending two days a week onsite with your team. Occasional travel may be required.
3-stage interview process | £120,000 + benefits | Equal opportunity employer
Apply now!