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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