Engineering Manager (Citymapper)

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Posted 13 August 2025

LOCATION

London

TYPE

Full-time

LEVEL

Mid-Senior level

SKILLS

Python AWS Kubernetes Backend Systems Data Engineering Team Management

FULL DESCRIPTION

Summary

Engineering Manager to lead a high-impact Backend team responsible for the core data infrastructure and backend systems that power the [Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] platform. The role requires experience in team management, backend systems, and data engineering with skills in Python, AWS and Kubernetes.

Key Responsibilities/Duties

Lead, mentor, and grow a team of backend and data engineers, supporting their development and driving high performance.
Own the full technical scope of your team’s products, setting direction and ensuring strong execution.
Contribute hands-on to the design, maintenance, and development of scalable, efficient backend systems that process large volumes of transport data with high reliability.
Build new features in our backend systems for routing and transport data.
Strengthen our analytics capabilities by managing the flow of user data into the data lake - improving compliance and enabling new products and insights.
Define and uphold technical standards for architecture, code quality, testing, and performance.
Ensure data accuracy and reliability by monitoring data quality and proactively resolving discrepancies.
Work closely with engineers, architects, data scientists, and product managers to align on goals and deliverables.
Lead key projects - from launching new product initiatives to migrating systems and data to improve compliance and availability.

Core Requirements/Qualifications/Skills

4+ years of experience managing a team
8+ years experience in software engineering or data science
Experience working with large Python codebases
Experience working with cloud computing platforms
BSc in Computer Science, Mathematics, or related degree
Independent, responsible, with a true desire to make an impact
Passionate about software engineering and constantly expanding your knowledge
Driven by tough challenges, and producing reliable and scalable solutions
Enthusiastic about code quality, architecture, design, testing, and performance
Great leadership and interpersonal communication skills, passionate about building and motivating teams to reach their potential
Experience working with AWS and Kubernetes - Advantage
Experience working with data warehousing technologies, such as Snowflake, Databricks, Redshift, Google BigQuery etc. - Advantage

What You’ll Do:

Lead, mentor, and grow a team of backend and data engineers, supporting their development and driving high performance.
Own the full technical scope of your team’s products, setting direction and ensuring strong execution.
Contribute hands-on to the design, maintenance, and development of scalable, efficient backend systems that process large volumes of transport data with high reliability.
Build new features in our backend systems for routing and transport data.
Strengthen our analytics capabilities by managing the flow of user data into the data lake - improving compliance and enabling new products and insights.
Define and uphold technical standards for architecture, code quality, testing, and performance.
Ensure data accuracy and reliability by monitoring data quality and proactively resolving discrepancies.
Work closely with engineers, architects, data scientists, and product managers to align on goals and deliverables.
Lead key projects - from launching new product initiatives to migrating systems and data to improve compliance and availability.

Who You Are:

4+ years of experience managing a team
8+ years experience in software engineering or data science
Experience working with large Python codebases
Experience working with cloud computing platforms
BSc in Computer Science, Mathematics, or related degree
Independent, responsible, with a true desire to make an impact
Passionate about software engineering and constantly expanding your knowledge
Driven by tough challenges, and producing reliable and scalable solutions
Enthusiastic about code quality, architecture, design, testing, and performance
Great leadership and interpersonal communication skills, passionate about building and motivating teams to reach their potential
Experience working with AWS and Kubernetes - Advantage
Experience working with data warehousing technologies, such as Snowflake, Databricks, Redshift, Google BigQuery etc. - Advantage

Compensation and Benefits:

Becoming part of a company that was awarded for its commitment to social good:

We are one of 17 Ventures That Embody the U.N.’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals
Inc. Magazine’s “Best in Business” Awardee in the software category for Companies That Put Purpose Before Profit

Competitive compensation including stock options
A spacious office near Chancery Lane, where you can enjoy weekly team lunches
Comprehensive health scheme offered through AXA
Partnership with YellowNest, a salary exchange benefit that helps reduce childcare fees for working parents

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