Engineering Manager

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

Job summary

Trust In SODA is partnering with a global healthcare leader to scale their core engineering function and build a strong leadership layer. We seek an Engineering Manager to own the flagship customer-facing mobile application and guide architecture.

You will not code daily but use hands-on mobile engineering background to mentor a growing team, recruit, hire, and transition from consulting to permanent in-house engineers within the first 90 days.

Qualifications

• Hands-on mobile engineer background (React Native, iOS/Android) before moving into management.
• Experience as an Engineering Manager or Lead scaling teams within large environments.
• Strong mobile architecture knowledge, including native SDK integrations; experience with high-scale consumer apps is a plus.
• Excellent communication skills to manage demand and navigate stakeholder dynamics.
• Background in regulated sectors.

Responsibilities

• Hire, coach, and mentor a squad of 6-8 engineers, establishing high engineering standards and a collaborative culture.
• Provide leadership across React Native and native mobile ecosystems to tackle complex integrations with 3rd-party native SDKs.
• Navigate complex enterprise stakeholder environments to translate digital roadmap requirements into scalable mobile features.
• Lead the transition from third-party consultancy reliance to an empowered, permanent engineering function.

Skills

Mobile engineering

React Native

iOS/Android

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Regulated sectors

Job description

We are partnering with a global healthcare leader looking to scale their core engineering function and build up their leadership layer. We are looking for an experienced Engineering Manager to take ownership of their flagship customer-facing mobile application.

You won't be writing code day-to-day, but a strong background as a hands-on mobile engineer is essential to guide architecture and lead high-performing teams effectively. In your first 90 days, you will manage an incumbent consulting squad while actively recruiting, hiring, and mentoring your permanent internal team - scaling a squad of senior, mid-level, and graduate engineers.

Key Responsibilities

• Team Building & Leadership: Hire, coach, and mentor a squad of 6-8 engineers, establishing high engineering standards and a collaborative culture.
• Technical Oversight: Provide leadership across React Native and native mobile ecosystems (iOS/Android) to tackle complex integrations with 3rd-party native SDKs.
• Stakeholder Alignment: Navigate complex enterprise stakeholder environments to translate digital roadmap requirements into scalable mobile features.
• Transformation: Lead the transition from third-party consultancy reliance to an empowered, permanent engineering function.

What We're Looking For

• Technical Background: Proven experience as a hands-on Mobile Engineer (React Native, iOS/Android) prior to moving into management.
• Leadership Track Record: Experience as an Engineering Manager or Lead scaling teams within large, complex environments.
• Mobile Ecosystem Expertise: Deep understanding of mobile architecture, including native SDK integrations. Experience with high-scale consumer apps is a strong plus.
• Stakeholder Skills: Excellent communication skills with the ability to manage demand and navigate stakeholder dynamics.
• Background in regulated sectors