Engineering Manager

Kpler; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global market intelligence company is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead the Insight team responsible for authoring and delivery platforms. The successful candidate will have 5-8 years of software engineering experience, strong technical skills in full-stack development, and proven leadership abilities. This role involves balancing hands-on technical work with management, ensuring high-quality product delivery while fostering a collaborative team culture. Join a dynamic team dedicated to innovation and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Circa 5‑8 years' experience as a Software Engineer, with 3+ years as a Senior Engineer.
• Proven leadership capabilities and readiness for managerial responsibilities.
• Strong technical judgment for guiding architectural decisions.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross‑functional team for Insight authoring and delivery platforms.
• Ensure high technical quality and reliability of content systems.
• Mentor engineers while focusing on outcomes.

Skills

Full-stack development (TypeScript)

Cloud infrastructure (Terraform, Kubernetes)

Engineering leadership

Excellent communication

Technical judgment

Tools

GitHub Actions

Terraform

Kubernetes

Job description

Engineering Manager

At Kpler, we are dedicated to helping our clients navigate complex markets with ease. By simplifying global trade information and providing valuable insights, we empower organisations to make informed decisions in commodities, energy, and maritime sectors.

Since our founding in 2014, we have focused on delivering top-tier intelligence through user-friendly platforms. Our team of over 700 experts from 35+ countries works tirelessly to transform intricate data into actionable strategies, ensuring our clients stay ahead in a dynamic market landscape. Join us to leverage cutting‑edge innovation for impactful results and experience unparalleled support on your journey to success.

Your future crew

Kpler is seeking an experienced Engineer, ready to step into management and lead our Insight crew, the team responsible for the systems that power Kplers written content authoring and delivery. This full‑stack team owns both the authoring platform and the front‑end experiences that bring our content to clients worldwide. You will guide a talented group of engineers working across a modern stack including TypeScript, Strapi, GitHub Actions, Terraform, and Kubernetes.

As an Engineering Manager, your mission is to:

• Lead and support a cross‑functional team in building and maintaining the Insight authoring and delivery platforms.
• Ensure reliable delivery, high technical quality, and continuous improvement of our content systems.
• Balance hands‑on technical guidance with strong people management, helping engineers grow while maintaining focus on outcomes.
• Drive technical excellence across the stack, from infrastructure to front end.
• Partner with Product and Content stakeholders to align on priorities and deliver value.
• Establish and evolve best practices for software development, CI/CD, and cloud operations.
• Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and high‑performance team culture.
• Coach and mentor engineers, providing regular feedback and career development support.
• Ensure operational excellence, including system reliability, scalability, and security.

It will be a match if you have

• Circa 5‑8 years' experience as a Software Engineer (3+ years as a Senior Engineer).
• Proven experience with Engineering leadership responsibilities, with the desire to step into a managerial position.
• Solid background in full‑stack development (TypeScript) and cloud infrastructure (Terraform and Kubernetes).
• A willingness to contribute to code where needed.
• Strong technical judgment with the ability to challenge and guide architectural decisions.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• A passion for developing people and building healthy, motivated teams.

We are a dynamic company dedicated to nurturing connections and innovating solutions to tackle market challenges head‑on. If you thrive on customer satisfaction and turning ideas into reality, then you've found your ideal destination. Are you ready to embark on this exciting journey with us?

We make things happen

We act decisively and with purpose, going the extra mile.

We buildtogether

We foster relationships and develop creative solutions to address market challenges.

We are here to help

We are accessible and supportive to colleagues and clients with a friendly approach.

Our People Pledge

Dont meet every single requirement? Research shows that women and people of color are less likely than others to apply if they feel like they don't match 100% of the job requirements. Dont let the confidence gap stand in your way, wed love to hear from you! We understand that experience comes in many different forms and are dedicated to adding new perspectives to the team.

Kpler is committed to providing a fair, inclusive and diverse work‑environment. We believe that different perspectives lead to better ideas, and better ideas allow us to better understand the needs and interests of our diverse, global community. We welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives and are an equal opportunity employer.

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