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Engineering Manager

Internal use only – Grade D

About us

We are The Very Group and we’re here to help families get more out of life. We know that our customers work hard for their families and have a lot to balance in their busy lives. That’s why we combine amazing brands and products with flexible payment options on Very.co.uk to help them say yes to the things they love. We’re just as passionate about helping our people get more out of life too; building careers with real growth, a sense of purpose, belonging and wellbeing.

About the Team

Our software engineering teams are responsible for designing, building, integrating, and managing technology across all products and functions. They focus on developing secure, highly available, cloud-based solutions, utilising open-source technologies where appropriate. By employing APIs as a standard for integration, they facilitate robust communication between internal and external systems. Our teams adopt data and event-driven approaches, working iteratively and continuously to deliver high-quality solutions.

About the role

As an Engineering Manager, you will be leading and line managing a team of Engineers within one of our squads. This role centres around technical leadership. Along with leading the squad you’ll be actively involved in designing, implementing, assuring, and running the products and services that your squad are responsible for.

As an Engineering Manager your responsibilities will include:

Working with the Head of Technology and Senior Engineering Manager to lead your team to deliver the Product & Technology roadmap in a manner aligned to our SDLC.
Taking ownership of the personal development and performance of each member, embedding a culture of continuous improvement both for individuals and the team as a whole.
Collaborating with other colleagues to ensure all software is built with security, reliability, scalability, and operability
Handling technical debt, working with architects and product management to balance work within the squads to ensure risks are managed around aging code and platforms.
Promoting the sharing of knowledge and standard methodologies both internally and externally across Engineering.
Actively contributing to the Engineering Manager community within your performance unit as well as engaging and collaborating with the wider technology team.

About you

Leading from the front you will demonstrate experience of providing clear direction and collaboration, coaching, mentoring and development support.
You are known for your thought leadership and critical thinking in the technical space, while being able to apply business context,
Experience of managing and leading engineering teams in building new high quality systems, improving stability, security and performance,
You are experienced with software engineering in the cloud.
You are keen to learn new technologies and support your team to continuously improve.
You are experienced in operating in an Agile environment (SCRUM and Kanban) and are constantly looking to automate in areas such as CI/CD and quality assurance
Experience with some of the following would be a bonus: AWS, Java, Python, React, CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code, automated testing, robust deployment approaches, observability, serverless computing, APIs, DevSecFinOps.

Some of our benefits

Flexible, hybrid working model
Inclusive culture and environment, check out our Glassdoor reviews
£6,500 flexible benefits allowance to suit your needs
30 days holiday + bank holidays
Udemy learning access
Bonus potential (performance and business-related)
Up to 25% discount on Very.co.uk
Matched pension up to 6%
More benefits can be found on our Careers Site

How to apply

Please note that the talent acquisition team are managing this vacancy directly, and if successful in securing this role, you will be required to undertake a credit, CIFAS, Right to Work checks and if a specific requirement of your role a DBS (criminal records) check. Should your application progress we require you to let the team know if there is anything you need to disclose in relation to any of these checks prior to them being undertaken, including any unspent criminal convictions.

What happens next?

Our talent acquisition team will be in touch if you’re successful so keep an eye on your emails! We’ll arrange a short call to learn more about you, as well as answer any questions you have. If it feels like we’re a good match, we’ll share your CV with the hiring manager to review. Our interview process is tailored to each role and can be in-person or held remotely.

You can expect a two-stage interview process for this position:

1st stage - An informal 30-45 minute video call with the hiring team to discuss your skills and relevant experience. This is a great opportunity to find out more about the role and to ask any questions you may have.

2nd stage - A one-hour formal interview where you can expect both competency and technical questions.

As an inclusive employer please do let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments.

If you'd like to know more about our interviews, you can find out here.

Equal opportunities

We’re an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

What You Should Know About Engineering Manager, The Very Group

Join The Very Group as our Engineering Manager and take the reins of a dynamic squad dedicated to delivering exceptional software solutions! Here at The Very Group, we’re all about making lives easier, not just for our customers, but for our incredible team members too. In this role, you'll not just oversee the engineers but also dive deep into the technical side; you’ll be designing, implementing, and ensuring robust services that our squad will be proud of. You’ll be responsible for guiding your team through the Product & Technology roadmap while fostering an environment of continuous improvement and personal development. Your leadership will play a crucial role in promoting security, reliability, and scalability in our software solutions, and you’ll balance technical debt management to maintain high-quality code. Collaborating with architects and product management ensures that no risk goes unmanaged, which is vital as we innovate. If you have a knack for coaching and mentoring, we want you to bring that passion to our team! You’ll have the chance to be part of an inclusive culture with numerous benefits, including flexible working conditions, a generous holiday allowance, and access to Udemy for expanding your knowledge. If you’re ready to lead with a purpose and contribute to a community that roots for both professional and personal growth, The Very Group is the place for you.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for Engineering Manager Role at The Very Group

What are the responsibilities of the Engineering Manager at The Very Group?

As the Engineering Manager at The Very Group, you'll be responsible for leading a squad of engineers by ensuring they adhere to the Product & Technology roadmap. Your role includes overseeing personal development, promoting best practices in security and performance, and managing technical debt. You'll actively collaborate with architects and other team members to integrate reliable and scalable software solutions.