Engineering Manager (London)

Zopa Bank; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Work from abroad option

Support for professional development

Job summary

A financial institution in London is looking for an Engineering Manager to lead teams of engineers in delivering high-quality products used by millions of customers. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, excel in problem-solving, and be proactive in supporting team development. This hybrid role requires a minimum of three days a week in the London office, offering flexibility to work from abroad for up to 120 days a year. Join a community focused on continuous improvement and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading engineering teams and supporting their development.
• Ability to deliver outcomes in uncertain environments.
• Proven track record in maintaining high quality across software development.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering teams on products used by millions.
• Drive change and decision-making during ambiguity.
• Collaborate with product partners to enhance workflows.

Skills

Problem-solving

Self-driven

Clear communication

Technical expertise

Empathy

Technical bar for production systems

Clear and empathetic communication

Job description

Hello there. We’re Zopa. We started our journey back in 2005, building the first ever peer-to-peer lending company. Fast forward to 2020 and we launched Zopa Bank. A bank that listens to what our customers don’t like about finance and does the opposite. We’re redefining what it feels like to work in finance. Our vision for a new era of banking puts people front and centre — we’ve built a business that empowers everyone to aim high, every day, to move finance forward. Find out more about our fantastic offerings at Zopa.com !

The role

At Zopa, Engineering Managers shape how our people grow, leading teams of talented Engineers working on products used by millions of customers. You’ll help raise the bar for how we deliver, not just what we ship. This is a role for someone who enjoys taking ownership and making things better. You will work closely with Product and other partners to plan ahead, navigate trade‑offs and tackle challenges early. Engineering Managers at Zopa drive change beyond formal authority by building coalitions, shaping thinking across functions, and using insight and influence to move the organisation forward. When things are ambiguous, you bring clarity by making decisions, setting priorities, and helping teams move together.

We’re looking for Engineering Managers who don’t wait to be told where the problems are. You’ll use customer feedback and service data to spot opportunities, improve quality and reliability, and help your team deliver confidently through complexity.

The team

We’re growing across several product-engineering tribes at Zopa, including Current Account, Product Enablement and Operational Efficiency. Each team works on different problems, but they’re all united by a shared belief in ownership, collaboration and thoughtful challenge. You’ll join a supportive community of Engineering Managers who care deeply about people, impact and continuous improvement. During the interview process, you’ll meet Zopians from across the business so we can find the team where you’ll have the biggest impact. We work in a hybrid way, with this role spending a minimum of three days a week in our London office.

About You

• Owns outcomes. You look for problems to solve, not just tasks to complete, and you’re comfortable leading through uncertainty.
• Is self‑driven and proactive. You work with minimal direction while helping others find clarity and focus.
• Brings strong opinions, held thoughtfully. You challenge ideas, influence decisions and stand your ground when needed, while staying open to learning and changing your mind.
• Learns quickly from mistakes. You reflect openly on what didn’t work and use that insight to do better next time.
• Cares deeply about people. You bring proven experience supporting engineers’ development, performance and progression.
• Keeps a strong technical bar. You’ve helped build, run and improve production systems, and you treat quality as a first‑class concern across the SDLC.
• Communicates clearly and empathetically. You engage with engineers, product partners and stakeholders, explaining not just what you’re doing, but why.

Work flexibility

At Zopa we value flexible ways of working. We value face‑to‑face collaboration and a good work‑life balance. This hybrid role requires you to come to our London office 2‑3 days a week. You'll also have the option of working from abroad for up to 120 days a year. But no matter where you are, we’ll make sure you’ve got everything you need to thrive, both in your work and home life, from day one.

Subject to having the right to work in the country of choice.

Diversity Statement

Zopa is proud to offer a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds leads to better products for our customers and a unique company culture for our people. We are made up of nearly 50 nationalities, have a DE&I forum made up of Zopians wanting to make a difference and we are proud of our culture where everyone can bring their full self to work. Our approach to DE&I is reflected in our hiring process so please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analysing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.