Engineering Manager - Build and Release Infrastructure

Jobgether; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting platform is looking for an Engineering Manager to lead a high-performing, distributed engineering team. You'll guide the development of platforms supporting large-scale software projects, mentor engineers, and drive strategic initiatives. This role values collaboration and offers a flexible, remote-first environment with benefits like a personal learning budget and international travel opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible remote-first work environment

Personal learning and development budget

Annual performance review and bonus

Wellness programs

Generous holiday and parental leave

International travel opportunities

Travel perks like Priority Pass

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading distributed engineering teams and delivering high-quality, scalable software solutions.
• Strong technical expertise in build, release, and CI/CD systems.
• Track record of mentoring engineers and fostering professional development.
• Deep understanding of distributed systems and mission-critical applications.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a high-performing engineering team.
• Shape the strategic direction of build and release infrastructure.
• Apply engineering best practices to solve complex challenges.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and management on priorities.
• Advocate for agile software development practices.

Skills

Leadership of distributed engineering teams

CI/CD systems expertise

Strong communication skills

Agile practices implementation

Mentoring engineers

Job description

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for an Engineering Manager - Build and Release Infrastructure in EMEA.

This role offers a unique opportunity to lead a high-performing, distributed engineering team focused on critical build and release infrastructure. You will guide the development and maintenance of key platforms that support large-scale, open-source software projects, enabling engineers worldwide to deliver reliable and scalable solutions. As a hands‑on leader, you will foster technical excellence, mentor engineers, and drive strategic initiatives that shape the direction of infrastructure and development tools. Collaboration with global stakeholders and cross‑functional teams is central, allowing you to influence both technical and organizational success. The role combines autonomy, innovation, and the chance to impact widely‑used software platforms, all within a flexible, remote‑first environment.

Accountabilities

• Lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing engineering team, fostering collaboration, technical excellence, and continuous learning.
• Shape the strategic direction of build and release infrastructure, ensuring robust, scalable, and maintainable systems.
• Apply engineering best practices to solve complex challenges and contribute hands‑on to technical initiatives.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across teams and management to align on priorities, deliverables, and shared goals.
• Advocate for modern, agile software development practices and drive adoption of effective engineering processes.
• Cultivate an inclusive, innovative, and high‑impact engineering culture that supports professional growth and team engagement.
• Oversee infrastructure and platform development that enables seamless software delivery for large‑scale projects.

Requirements

• Proven experience leading distributed engineering teams and delivering high-quality, scalable software solutions.
• Strong technical expertise in build, release, and CI/CD systems, with the ability to guide architectural and design decisions.
• Track record of mentoring engineers and fostering professional development, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Deep understanding of distributed systems, infrastructure, and mission‑critical applications.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of aligning stakeholders and teams around technical and strategic objectives.
• Experience driving agile practices and optimizing team workflows for efficiency and adaptability.
• Self‑motivated, organized, and capable of working effectively in a remote, globally distributed environment.

Benefits

• Flexible, remote‑first work environment with periodic in‑person team events.
• Personal learning and development budget to support career growth.
• Annual compensation review and performance‑driven bonus or commission.
• Recognition rewards, wellness programs, and employee assistance resources.
• Generous holiday leave and parental leave policies.
• Opportunities to travel internationally to collaborate with global colleagues.
• Access to travel perks, including Priority Pass and upgrades for long‑haul company events.