Senior Engineering Manager - Reliability Testing | UK

Jobgether; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 114,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology collaboration platform seeks a Senior Engineering Manager - Reliability Testing to lead and inspire two distributed engineering squads. The role focuses on shaping technical strategy, mentoring engineers, and collaborating with Product and Design teams. The ideal candidate will have a strong software engineering background, experience in managing engineering teams, and the ability to thrive in a remote-first environment. This position offers a competitive salary and numerous benefits including 30 days of annual leave.

Benefits

Competitive salary

100% remote work

30 days annual leave

Career growth opportunities

Access to cutting-edge technologies

Qualifications

• Senior-level experience managing frontend or cross-functional engineering teams.
• Proven record in guiding career growth through feedback.
• Experience in performance testing and observability tools is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop two engineering teams.
• Foster a high-performing team culture.
• Partner with Product and Design for roadmaps and priorities.
• Translate product objectives into engineering plans.
• Support hiring efforts and team planning.

Skills

Strong software engineering background

Experience with JavaScript and React

Mentoring and coaching engineering talent

Ability to influence product strategy

Collaboration in remote teams

Excellent communication skills

Adaptability to manage multiple projects

Tools

Kubernetes

Microservices

Job description

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Senior Engineering Manager - Reliability Testing in the United Kingdom.

We are seeking a seasoned Senior Engineering Manager to lead and inspire two distributed engineering squads focused on reliability testing products. In this role, you will shape the technical strategy, execution, and culture of teams delivering high-quality software that empowers engineers to test and improve system performance confidently. You will work closely with Product and Design teams to align engineering efforts with product goals, while mentoring engineers and fostering a collaborative, high-performing environment. The ideal candidate combines deep technical knowledge with strong leadership, a focus on team growth, and the ability to influence product direction. This is a remote-first opportunity in a global, innovation-driven setting with autonomy, transparency, and impactful work at its core.

Accountabilities

• Manage and develop two engineering teams, guiding career growth and performance through regular 1:1s and feedback.
• Foster an inclusive, high-performing team culture built on trust, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Partner with Product and Design to refine roadmaps, set priorities, and ensure excellent user experiences.
• Translate product objectives into actionable engineering plans and iterative deliverables.
• Continuously improve team collaboration, planning, and execution processes.
• Support hiring efforts and team capacity planning in collaboration with People Operations.
• Participate in technical discussions, guiding teams toward sound engineering decisions.

• Strong software engineering background with senior-level experience building web applications using JavaScript and React.
• Proven record of managing frontend or cross-functional engineering teams at a senior level.
• Experience in mentoring, coaching, and developing engineering talent.
• Ability to set goals, align engineering work with business and user needs, and influence product strategy.
• Skilled at collaborating with globally distributed teams in a remote-first environment.
• Excellent communication, empathy, and professionalism in a multicultural, remote setting.
• Adaptable and able to manage multiple projects and contexts concurrently.
• Bonus: Experience with load and performance testing, observability products, microservices, and Kubernetes.

• Competitive salary range: GBP 114,000 – GBP 143,000 (plus RSUs).
• 100% remote work with a global collaborative culture.
• 30 days annual leave, including company-wide shutdown days.
• Career growth opportunities and defined pathways for development.
• Inclusive, diverse, and transparent work environment.
• Access to cutting-edge technologies and meaningful projects.
• Participation in a high-trust, low-ego culture where outcomes matter.

When you apply, your profile goes through our AI-powered screening process designed to identify top talent efficiently and fairly.
🔍 Our AI evaluates your CV and LinkedIn profile thoroughly, analyzing your skills, experience, and achievements.
📊 It compares your profile to the job’s core requirements and past success factors to determine your match score.
🎯 Based on this analysis, we automatically shortlist the 3 candidates with the highest match to the role.
🧠 When necessary, our human team may perform an additional manual review to ensure no strong profile is missed.

The process is transparent, skills-based, and free of bias — focusing solely on your fit for the role. Once the shortlist is completed, it is shared directly with the company that owns the job opening, which manages the final decision and next steps, including interviews or assessments.

Thank you for your interest!