Remote API Platform Engineering Manager

Rsgroup; Corby; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

RS Group in Corby is seeking an experienced Software Engineering Manager to lead an API team and drive delivery of features at pace. You will evangelise a technical vision, foster pragmatic processes, and ensure high-quality engineering standards across the product domains.

You will manage 6–10 engineers, align with the API function, and report to the Head of API Platforms. A strong background in cloud-native architectures and modern back-end tech is essential.

Qualifications

• 10+ years' experience in software engineering and technology development.
• 3+ years leading engineering teams within an agile, product-focused environment.
• Proven experience delivering cloud-native solutions, CD, and modern back-end architectures.
• Hands-on expertise with Java, Node.js, AWS services, and API technologies like GraphQL and Postman.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code, automation, and CI/CD pipelines (Terraform, GitLab CI).
• Knowledge of cloud tooling (Vault, Nomad, Kong, Datadog) and observability.
• Understanding of security, performance optimization, caching (Redis), and test automation.
• Knowledge of solution architecture and industry trends.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong collaboration and leadership in cross-functional settings.
• Analytical and strategic mindset to lead change.

Responsibilities

• Line management of the API engineering team, with mentorship and performance mgmt.
• Lead technical design and delivery within product domains.
• Collaborate with agile teams, domains, architects, and product owners.
• Coordinate observability and operational support of production infra.
• Review engineering output for quality and best practices.
• Provide occasional out-of-hours production support.
• Empower the team to deliver at pace and own features.

Skills

Leadership

Cloud-native architecture

CI/CD

API design

GraphQL

Postman

Terraform

GitLab CI

HashiCorp Vault

Nomad

Kong API Gateway

Datadog

Redis

Security

Performance optimization

Observability

Stakeholder management

Communication

Collaboration

Analytical thinking

Tools

Terraform

GitLab CI

HashiCorp Vault

Nomad

Kong API Gateway

Datadog

Redis

Job description

RS Group in Corby is seeking an experienced Software Engineering Manager to lead an API team and drive delivery of features at pace. You will evangelise a technical vision, foster pragmatic processes, and ensure high-quality engineering standards across the product domains.

You will manage 6–10 engineers, align with the API function, and report to the Head of API Platforms. A strong background in cloud-native architectures and modern back-end tech is essential.