Engineering Manager (app)

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

Job summary

Trust in SODA is looking for an Engineering Manager to own our flagship customer-facing mobile application and guide a growing mobile team.

You will lead React Native and native iOS/Android work, mentor engineers, and coordinate with stakeholders to deliver scalable mobile features. The role also involves driving the shift from external consultants to a permanent, high-performing mobile function.

Qualifications

• Hands-on mobile engineering background with React Native and native iOS/Android.
• Proven experience leading and scaling teams in large environments.
• Strong ability to translate roadmap requirements into scalable mobile features.
• Excellent communication to manage demand and stakeholder dynamics.

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 (iOS/Android).
• Navigate complex enterprise stakeholder environments to translate digital roadmap requirements into scalable mobile features.
• Lead the transition from third-party consultancy to a permanent engineering function.

Skills

React Native

iOS

Android

Engineering management

Stakeholder management

Regulated sector experience

Job description

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

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)
• 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: hands-on Mobile Engineer (React Native, iOS/Android)
• Leadership Track Record: Experience as an Engineering Manager or Lead scaling teams within large, complex environments.
• Mobile Ecosystem Expertise: 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