Engineering Manager

Trust In SODA; Manchester; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Trust in SODA in Manchester seeks an Engineering Manager to lead squads responsible for core service integrations, provider ecosystems, and backend platform architecture. You will guide technical decisions with a solid Java/Kotlin/Spring Boot foundation to earn team respect.

The role focuses on scaling teams (6–8 engineers), delivering event-driven microservices, and transitioning delivery from external consultants to an internal engineering squad within the first 90 days.

Qualifications

• Hands-on engineering background in Java/Kotlin/Spring Boot.
• Experience as Engineering Manager or Lead in enterprise environments.
• Knowledge of event-driven architecture and microservices.
• Experience in healthcare/regulatory environments.
• Strong stakeholder management and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Team Scaling & Mentorship: Build, mentor and retain a squad of 6-8 engineers with clear growth pathways.
• Architecture & Delivery: Guide teams in resilient, event-driven architectures and microservices.
• In-housing Delivery: Transition ownership from external consultants to the internal squad within 90 days.
• Stakeholder Management: Balance technical debt with delivery commitments across matrix stakeholders.

Skills

Java

Kotlin

Spring Boot

Job description

We are partnering with a global healthcare leader looking to scale their core engineering function and build up their leadership layer. This role sits at the heart of a strategic drive to transition platform delivery from external consultancies to a high-performing internal engineering organisation.

As an Engineering Manager, you will lead the squads responsible for core service integrations, provider ecosystems, and backend platform architecture. While this is a hands-off leadership role, a solid foundation as a Java/Spring Boot engineer is required to drive technical decision-making and gain team respect.

Key Responsibilities

• Team Scaling & Mentorship: Build, mentor, and retain talent across your squad (target span of control: 6-8 engineers), establishing clear growth pathways.
• Architecture & Delivery: Guide teams in building resilient, event-driven architectures and microservices
• In-housing Delivery: Seamlessly transition ownership from external consultancy teams to your permanent engineering squad over your first 90 days.
• Stakeholder Management: Manage complex matrix stakeholder relationships while balancing technical debt and delivery commitments.

What We’re Looking For

• Technical DNA: Prior hands-on engineering background in Java/Kotlin/Kotlin, Spring Boot,
• Leadership Experience: Proven track record as an Engineering Manager or Lead in enterprise environments.
• Modern Platform Expertise: Strong understanding of event-driven architecture, API integrations, and elastic scalability.
• Stakeholder & Leadership Skills: Strong communication capabilities with a track record of driving cross-functional alignment.
• Experience operating within regulated environments (Healthcare, HealthTech, or Financial Services).
• Knowledge of healthcare data standards and secure integrations.