Product Engineering Manager

Pentasia; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid working

Bonus and profit-sharing schemes

Generous holiday allowance

Health and insurance benefits

Job summary

A leading digital platform provider is looking for a skilled engineering manager to lead a team in London or Newcastle under a hybrid model. The role involves overseeing the development of SDKs and APIs, coaching engineers, and ensuring project delivery within budget. Candidates should have experience in managing software teams, strong leadership skills, and the ability to manage projects in fast-paced environments. Attractive benefits include flexible working, bonuses, and generous holiday allowances.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing software engineering teams delivering complex products.
• Background as a Software Engineer in a commercial environment.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of engineers to deliver projects on time and within budget.
• Oversee development of SDKs, APIs, and services within a regulated environment.
• Collaborate closely with Product, QA, and delivery teams to execute the roadmap.

Skills

Leadership skills

Project management

Coaching skills

Stakeholder management

Software engineering

Modern development practices

Job description

Location: London or Newcastle Hybrid: 1 day per week in the office

About the Company My client develops high-quality digital platforms, applications, and backend systems within the global betting, gaming, and lottery sectors.

Main Responsibilities

• Lead a team of engineers to deliver projects on time and within budget
• Oversee development of SDKs, APIs, and services within a regulated environment
• Collaborate closely with Product, QA, and delivery teams to execute the roadmap
• Drive accurate estimations, planning, and prioritisation of work
• Coach and mentor engineers
• Monitor delivery metrics and optimise processes and efficiency
• Ensure compliance with security and regulatory standards
• Support hiring, performance management, and career development

Desired experience

• Proven experience managing software engineering teams delivering complex products
• Background as a Software Engineer in a commercial environment
• Strong leadership, coaching, and stakeholder management skills
• Experience with modern development practices and full SDLC
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in fast-paced environments

Benefits

• Flexible hybrid working
• Bonus and profit-sharing schemes
• Generous holiday allowance and extra leave perks
• Health, insurance, and travel-related benefits