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UNiDAYS Ltd; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology company in Nottingham is seeking a highly motivated Engineering Manager. The role involves leading the ID&V team and participating in product development. Candidates should have over 7 years of experience in software engineering and at least 3 years in a management position. The company offers competitive salaries, flexible holidays, and support for remote work.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus flexible bank holidays

Competitive salaries

4pm finishes every Friday

Company bonus scheme

Company pension scheme

Private health insurance

Income protection policy

Life assurance policy

Employee Assistance Program

Enhanced parental leave pay

Core hours with flexibility

Regular team building activities

Latest tech and hardware

Support for home working

Qualifications

• Minimum 7+ years of experience in software engineering.
• 3+ years of management experience leading engineering teams.
• Demonstrated ability to set technical direction.
• Strong coding skills and a desire to stay engaged.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement architecture for the ID&V platform.
• Foster a collaborative environment.
• Provide mentorship and coaching.
• Champion communication between teams.

Skills

Software engineering

Leadership

Technical direction

Communication

Problem-solving

Tools

AWS

ID&V technologies

Job description

We're seeking a highly motivated and skilled Engineering Manager to join our growing ID&V team. You'll play a vital role in leading, mentoring, and driving the technical direction of our team while remaining deeply involved in the product life cycle.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement the architecture for our ID&V platform, ensuring scalability, security, and performance.
• Foster a collaborative and inclusive environment where your team can thrive and innovate.
• Provide mentorship and coaching, helping team members grow their technical and leadership capabilities.
• Champion clear communication between engineering and other teams (product, design, security) to deliver exceptional user experiences.
• Actively participate in the product development process, translating user needs into effective technical solutions.
• Lead in the education of the wider business on how we identify and verify our users; represent the needs of the platform in terms of data quality and robustness of our ID&V processes.
• Participate in code reviews, ensuring high code quality and adherence to best practices.
• Be prepared to contribute technically when needed, while maintaining a focus on leadership and delegation.
• Stay up-to-date on the latest trends and technologies in the ID&V space, continuously seeking opportunities to improve our solutions.

What we need from you

• Minimum 7+ years of experience in software engineering, with a strong background in building secure and scalable applications.
• 3+ years of management experience leading and motivating high-performing engineering teams.
• Demonstrated ability to set technical direction and translate business goals into actionable plans.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
• Passion for building products that solve real-world problems and enhance user experiences.
• Experience in the ID&V space is desirable, but not mandatory.
• Strong coding skills and a desire to stay technically engaged.

Bonus Points

• Experience with relevant ID&V technologies.
• Experience building and scaling distributed systems.
• Experience in a cloud-native environment (AWS).

Perks & Benefits

• 25 days holiday per year increasing with length of service, plus flexible bank holidays
• Competitive salaries
• 4pm finishes every Friday
• Company bonus scheme
• Company pension scheme
• Private health insurance (Vitality)
• Income protection policy
• Life assurance policy
• Employee Assistance Program
• Enhanced parental leave pay
• Core hours with flexibility around how / when you manage your time
• Regular team building activities
• The latest tech and hardware will be supplied from day one
• Good Vibes Program
• Support for home working for all new team members. We will help assess your home set up and you can expense £150 towards any additional furniture you may need to be safe and comfortable when working from home

About our Product & Engineering team: The driving force behind this fantastic tech business are the talented Product and Engineering team, who work collaboratively to ensure that UNiDAYS stays one step ahead of the competition, with the ultimate goal of giving students the power to make every experience more valuable and rewarding. The Product and Engineering teams at UNiDAYS are comprised of a bunch of passionate people who work in a fun, fast paced and social environment. Everyone is equal and encouraged to work with each other, whilst having the autonomy to solve problems in the best way they see fit. The UNiDAYS tech team are passionate about the local Tech Community, hosting and sponsoring local meet ups and hack events. Career development is an important facet of the UNiDAYS tech experience. Listen to the episode on The Diverse Podcast here : We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability status.