Engineering Manager

UNiDAYS Ltd; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic technology company is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to drive the technical direction of the ID&V team in Nottingham. This role involves defining platform architecture, mentoring team members, and fostering a collaborative environment. The ideal candidate has over 7 years of software engineering experience, with a passion for building secure applications. You'll enjoy a fast-paced work culture with comprehensive perks including flexible working arrangements, generous holiday policies, and opportunities for team bonding.

Benefits

25 days holiday per year

Competitive salaries

4 pm finishes every Friday

Company bonus scheme

Private health insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Enhanced parental leave pay

Support for home working

Qualifications

• Minimum 7+ years of experience in software engineering.
• 3+ years of management experience leading high-performing engineering teams.
• Ability to set technical direction and translate business goals.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement the architecture for the ID&V platform.
• Foster a collaborative and inclusive environment.
• Provide mentorship and coaching to team members.

Skills

Software engineering

Building secure and scalable applications

Team leadership

Excellent communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Job description

We’re seeking a highly motivated and skilled Engineering Manager to join our growing ID&V team. You will lead, mentor and drive the technical direction of our team while staying deeply involved in product life‑cycle.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Define and implement the architecture for the 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 to help 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 the education of the wider business on how we identify and verify users; represent platform needs in terms of data quality and robustness of 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 (Qualifications)

• Minimum 7+ years of experience in software engineering with a strong background in building secure and scalable applications.
• 3+ years of management experience leading 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).

We offer a fast‑paced, fun & social working environment where you can truly make an impact. Work can be from your assigned campus (Nottingham or London) or from home, based on what works best for you.

Our Perks

• 25 days holiday per year increasing with length of service, plus flexible bank holidays.
• Competitive salaries.
• 4 pm 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 supplied from day one.
• Good Vibes program – virtual parties, pottery classes, wellness classes and guest speakers.
• Support for home working – we will help assess your set‑up and you can expense £150 towards additional furniture.

About Our Product & Engineering Team

The driving force behind this fantastic tech business is our talented Product and Engineering team. They collaborate 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. They work in a fun, fast‑paced and social environment, encouraging autonomy and equal opportunity. The team passionately supports the local tech community by hosting and sponsoring meet‑ups and hack events.

UNiDAYS is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability status.