Engineering Manager Python - Italian Speaking

Client Server; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 76,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative tech company in the UK is seeking an Engineering Manager / Team Lead with strong leadership skills and a background in Python development. The role offers a competitive salary of up to £90,000 and flexible working conditions, including remote work from anywhere in the UK or the option to work 30 days from any EU country. Ideal candidates should possess fluent Italian and English skills, as well as effective stakeholder management and technical project management experience.

Benefits

Up to £90,000 salary

Flexible / remote working

Diverse, inclusive team environment

Ability to work abroad for 30 days

Qualifications

• Strong software engineering background with Python on AWS.
• Experience managing technical projects and effective communication.
• Degree educated in a technical or scientific discipline.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional management of team delivery and quality.
• Define technical roadmap and ensure engineering standards.
• Provide coaching and mentoring for team development.

Skills

Leadership skills

Python development

Fluent Italian

Stakeholder management

Code reviews

Education

Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

AWS

Job description

Engineering Manager / Team Lead (Python Italian Speaking) Remote UK to £90,000

Do you have strong leadership skills combined with a Python software development background and fluent Italian language skills?

You could be progressing your career in a senior, impactful Engineering Manager role as part of a friendly and supportive international team at a growing and hugely successful European car insurance tech company as they expand their UK presence; their platform enables an insurance quote to be made to the consumer within 60 seconds, using just 4 clicks.

Your role :

As an Engineering Manager you will head-up a small, cross functional team and be responsible for the delivery and technical quality of all features and applications in that area as well as the teams' personal development.

You'll guide the definition of the technical roadmap, ensuring that the system complies with software engineering standards for maintainability, reliability, scalability and security; supporting the team to ensure they can deliver on time, managing resources and removing blockers as well as providing training and career development paths to drive continuous improvement.

Location / WFH :

The company is a big advocate of flexible working and prides itself on DEI; you can work from home anywhere in the UK; you can also work at times that suit you.

About you :

• You have a strong software engineering background with Python on AWS, data centric development
• You are a technical leader, able to create a culture of software engineering excellence
• You're able to conduct code reviews and provide coaching and mentoring
• You have effective communication and stakeholder management skills, able to influence others and explain complex technical information
• You are delivery focused and have experience of managing technical projects
• You have commercial acumen
• You have fluent Italian and English language skills
• You are degree educated in a technical or scientific discipline, Computer Science preferred

What's in it for you :

• Up to £90,000 salary
• Flexible / remote working including flexible working hours
• Ability to work 30 days from any EU country
• Diverse, inclusive team environment with a range of support networks (e.g. LGBTIQA+, Women's Networking group)

Apply now to find out more about this Engineering Manager / Team Lead (Python) opportunity.