Engineering Manager - AI-Driven Football Analytics Platform

La Fosse; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

La Fosse is seeking an Engineering Manager to own the backend behind a data platform used for elite football analytics. You’ll lead two squads (~8 engineers), influence architecture, and shape the platform's API layer while staying hands-on enough to keep credibility with senior ICs.

You'll champion an AI-first engineering culture, design scalable APIs, and ship customer-facing product features with real commercial impact. London-based, hybrid working with a strong benefits package.

Qualifications

• Solid backend depth in C#/.NET or equivalent, TypeScript, and AWS or Azure.
• 3+ years managing engineering teams.
• Track record as IC/tech lead before moving into management.
• Experience designing APIs and platforms used by other teams.
• Background shipping customer-facing product, not just internal infra.
• Genuine use of AI tooling in day-to-day workflow.

Responsibilities

• Own two squads (~8 engineers) building the platform and API layer.
• Influence architecture decisions and scale the backend.
• Lead and grow a high-performing engineering team.

Skills

C#/.NET

TypeScript

AWS/Azure

Engineering management

API design

Customer-facing product

AI tooling

Job description

La Fosse is seeking an Engineering Manager to own the backend behind a data platform used for elite football analytics. You’ll lead two squads (~8 engineers), influence architecture, and shape the platform's API layer while staying hands-on enough to keep credibility with senior ICs.

You'll champion an AI-first engineering culture, design scalable APIs, and ship customer-facing product features with real commercial impact. London-based, hybrid working with a strong benefits package.