Engineering Manager
🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 22 March 2026
LOCATION
London
TYPE
Contract
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Technology
This employer holds a UK Home Office sponsor license — sponsorship for this specific role is at the employer’s discretion
SKILLS
Java
Kubernetes
Docker
CI/CD
Microservices
Agile
FULL DESCRIPTION
Engineering Manager
What You’ll Be Doing
You'll play a pivotal role in leading technical delivery, supporting engineers and SREs, and fostering a culture of high-quality, scalable engineering. This is a leadership role where you're not just guiding but also rolling up your sleeves alongside the team.
Tech Stack & Practices
You should bring solid hands-on experience with:
- Java, Spring, Kubernetes, Docker, Postgres, Kafka
- CI/CD pipelines with fully automated deployments and testing
- TDD, BDD, and modern coding standards
- Microservices architecture – understanding both its power and its trade-offs
- Scaling, reliability, observability, and all things non-functional
We’re Looking For Someone Who:
- Has worked on OTT (Over-the-top) technologies
- Knows how to implement lean/agile practices like Scrum, Kanban, and continuous improvement
- Communicates clearly across all levels – from stakeholders to engineers
- Encourages innovation while keeping delivery on track
- Brings a calm, collaborative approach to solving complex challenges
Rate: Up to £650/day (Inside IR35) Location: Hybrid (flexible working environment) Start Date: Immediate availability preferred
If this sounds like you or someone in your network, feel free to drop me a message — interviews are already underway!
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