Senior Manager- Software Engineering

Academic Key; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Socure in London is seeking a Senior Manager- Software Engineering to lead backend architecture and delivery for high-scale systems. You will write code, shape design direction, and mentor engineers while delivering secure, reliable services in a product-driven environment.

The role emphasizes ownership, cross-team collaboration, and hands-on contribution to critical initiatives. Hybrid work in London is offered with strong focus on operational excellence and security best practices.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of professional software engineering experience, including ownership of large-scale backend systems in production.
• 3+ years of hands-on technical leadership (as Tech Lead or Manager) with a track record of leading complex, cross-team projects while contributing to code and design.
• 5+ years of experience with Golang (preferred) and/or Java, plus strong computer science fundamentals (data structures, concurrency, distributed systems).

Responsibilities

• Architect and design scalable, resilient, high-performance backend systems and platforms in AWS, prioritizing reliability, security, and cost efficiency.
• Contribute hands-on to key initiatives—including design reviews, prototyping, coding, performance tuning, and debugging—typically 30% of your time, while mentoring engineers and establishing high standards.
• Lead cross-team technical initiatives; drive design forums, establish engineering guardrails, and ensure high-quality delivery via code reviews and automation.
• Partner closely with Product, Design, Data Science, and Platform teams to define project scope, sequence milestones, and proactively de-risk execution for iterative releases.
• Own design of APIs and microservices, including REST and event-driven patterns, and enforce best practices for versioning, contracts, and backward compatibility.
• Advance operational excellence by defining SLOs, improving observability and alerting, hardening on-call procedures and runbooks, and leading incident response and post-mortems.
• Solve complex distributed system challenges (such as throughput, latency, consistency, and data modeling) with pragmatic decision-making and balanced tradeoffs.
• Document architectural decisions, service ownership, and operational runbooks to share knowledge and maintain long-term scalability.
• Foster team growth through clear expectations, actionable feedback, and mentorship; hire, develop, and onboard diverse talent committed to a culture of ownership and collaboration.

Skills

Golang

Java

Distributed systems

AWS

Docker/Kubernetes

API design

Observability

CI/CD

Communication

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

OpenSearch

DynamoDB

RDS

S3

ECS

EKS

Lambda

Job description

# Senior Manager- Software Engineering**Socure** · Hybrid - LondonAbroad Hybrid - London◷ Full Time✓ Link validatedWhy Socure? Socure is building the identity trust infrastructure for the digital economy — verifying 100% of good identities in real time and stopping fraud before it starts. The mission is big, the problems are complex, and the impact is felt by businesses, governments, and millions of people every day. We hire people who want that level of responsibility. People who move fast, think critically, act like owners, and care deeply about solving customer problems with precision. If you want predictability or narrow scope, this won’t be your place. If you want to help build the future of identity with a team that holds a high bar for itself — keep reading. At Socure, we are revolutionizing digital trust by building mission-critical systems that deliver high reliability and operate at global scale. As a Manager, Software Engineering, you will be a hands-on technical leader who defines direction, raises engineering standards, and delivers measurable product outcomes, all while remaining deeply involved in design and development. This is not a traditional people-management or delivery-management role—here, you will write code, architect solutions, lead complex projects, and coach engineers to maximize their potential. This role is perfect for leaders seeking high-growth, product-driven environments, who are passionate about distributed systems, and who want to directly influence the design of secure, scalable, and resilient infrastructure while cultivating top engineering talent. What You'll Do: Architect and design scalable, resilient, high-performance backend systems and platforms in AWS, prioritizing reliability, security, and cost efficiency. Contribute hands-on to key initiatives—including design reviews, prototyping, coding, performance tuning, and debugging—typically 30% of your time, while mentoring engineers and establishing high standards. Lead cross-team technical initiatives; drive design forums, establish engineering guardrails, and ensure high-quality delivery via code reviews and automation. Partner closely with Product, Design, Data Science, and Platform teams to define project scope, sequence milestones, and proactively de-risk execution for iterative releases. Own design of APIs and microservices, including REST and event-driven patterns, and enforce best practices for versioning, contracts, and backward compatibility. Advance operational excellence by defining SLOs, improving observability and alerting, hardening on-call procedures and runbooks, and leading incident response and post-mortems. Solve complex distributed system challenges (such as throughput, latency, consistency, and data modeling) with pragmatic decision-making and balanced tradeoffs. Document architectural decisions, service ownership, and operational runbooks to share knowledge and maintain long-term scalability. Foster team growth through clear expectations, actionable feedback, and mentorship; hire, develop, and onboard diverse talent committed to a culture of ownership and collaboration. What You Bring: 7+ years of professional software engineering experience, including ownership of large-scale backend systems in production. 3+ years of hands-on technical leadership (as Tech Lead or Manager) with a track record of leading complex, cross-team projects while contributing to code and design. 5+ years of experience with Golang (preferred) and/or Java, plus strong computer science fundamentals (data structures, concurrency, distributed systems). Deep understanding of AWS cloud-native architectures and services (e.g., ECS/EKS, Lambda, OpenSearch, DynamoDB, RDS, S3) and resilience patterns. Proficiency with microservices, API design, and event-driven systems, as well as experience with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes). Strong operational mindset: expert in observability, monitoring, incident response, performance engineering, and adherence to security best practices. Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, automated testing strategies (unit, integration, e2e), and modern DevOps workflows; comfortable with Git-based trunk/branch strategies. Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and decision-making skills; able to clearly frame tradeoffs and drive alignment across engineering and product teams. Additional Information Permanent right to work in the UK is required; Socure does not provide visa sponsorship for this role. Candidates must be based in London or within a commutable distance, with the ability to attend the office as needed. Socure is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity in all its forms within our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. If you need an accommodation during any stage of the application or hiring process—including interview or onboarding support—please reach out to your Socure recruiting partner directly. Follow Us! YouTube | LinkedIn | X (Twi