Engineering Manager

Blink - The Employee App; Greater London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A tech company revolutionizing work is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead cross-functional teams and drive high-quality delivery. You'll champion Agile methodologies and support new leaders in a collaborative environment. Ideal candidates have proven leadership experience in fast-paced settings and a solid foundation in software development practices. Benefits include competitive salary, generous equity, and a convenient London office location. Join us and make an impact in the future of work!

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous equity allocations

25 days annual leave

Private healthcare

Cycle to Work scheme

Social events

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing multiple engineering teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong track record of delivering complex features on time.
• Solid understanding of software development practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional P&E teams ensuring timely delivery.
• Instill Agile and Kanban workflows.
• Promote robust engineering practices.
• Mentor new leaders in adjacent teams.
• Drive collaboration across Product, Design, and Engineering.
• Support technical discussions as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Agile methodologies

Kanban fluency

Engineering practices

Collaboration

Job description

📍 Location : London (Old Street office, 3 days / week).

🌍 Join a high-growth, mission-driven tech company that’s transforming the future of work.

📣 Reports to : CTO.

👋 About Blink

Blink is an employee app for frontline workers, with industry-leading engagement and a DAU of 99%. We’re dedicated to scaling our platform through precision, automation, and innovation. As part of a world-class engineering team, you’ll play a key role in shaping the future of how we support frontline workers.

💻 The Role

We’re looking for a pragmatic, delivery-focused Engineering Manager to lead two of our Product & Engineering (P&E) teams. You'll drive effective execution, uphold engineering standards, and support first-time managers in adjacent teams. Though this is not a hands-on coding role, your technical experience will help unblock teams when needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead two cross-functional P&E teams : with a focus on high-quality, timely delivery, you’ll ensure work is well-defined, prioritised, and continuously flowing.
• Champion Agile Execution : Instil and evolve Agile and Kanban-based workflows. You'll help teams break work into manageable increments, visualise progress, and improve flow efficiency over time.
• Enable High-Quality Engineering : Promote robust engineering practices — including code reviews, CI / CD, automated testing, and clear documentation — to support sustainable delivery.
• Mentor New Leaders : Coach and support team leads in adjacent groups who are taking their first steps into engineering management, helping them build confidence and delivery discipline.
• Drive Cross-Functional Collaboration : Work closely with Product, Design, and Platform stakeholders to ensure alignment on priorities and outcomes.
• Support When Needed : While not a coding role, your background allows you to dive into technical discussions, triage urgent issues, and assist in unblocking teams when necessary.

About you

We’re looking for a talented, ambitious individual who thrives in a fast-paced, growing environment. You should be a resourceful, inquisitive, and quick learner, with a passion for solving customer problems and making a real impact. In addition, you will have :

• Proven Leadership : Experience managing multiple engineering teams, ideally in a fast-paced, product-led environment.
• Delivery-Oriented Mindset : A strong track record of delivering complex features or initiatives on time — and helping others do the same.
• Agile & Kanban Fluency : Deep familiarity with Kanban and Agile principles, including work-in-progress limits, cycle time measurement, and continuous improvement.
• Engineering Acumen : Solid foundation in modern software development practices, with the ability to engage credibly in technical discussions.
• Collaborative Style : A team-first, low-ego approach to leadership. Skilled in balancing team health with accountability and focus.

Benefits

💚 Why Blink?

• You will have the opportunity to be part of something impactful, large-scale, and meaningful.
• Most importantly, you’ll work for a company with a strong purpose, with an ambitious and supportive team embarking on a journey most start-ups can only dream of!

Benefits include :

• Competitive salary and generous equity allocations with significant upside potential
• 25 days annual leave per year (+ public holidays!)
• The equipment needed to do a great job
• Private healthcare
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Social events (company getaways, lunches, breakfasts, nights out)
• Convenient central London location