Engineering Manager - Up to £90K - (once a fortnight in Luton)

Engineering Manager - Luton - up to £90K



We are partnered with a leading payer in the aviation information and intelligence industry. Their cloud-delivered, API-connected systems complement the technological needs of any customer, driving growth and innovation in the global travel industry.



They're now looking for an Engineering Manager to join and lead a cross-functional development team from the front.



We're seeking an EM with a strong background in Software Development, ideally working with backend technologies like Java/.Net/Python etc.



What You'll Be Doing:



Leading and developing a team of engineers (UI, Backend, QA, and Data) through 1:1s, feedback, coaching, and career progression.

Being the main interface between your team and internal/external stakeholders.

Running Agile ceremonies and driving continuous delivery practices.

Driving architectural decisions at the system level, without being a full-time coder.

Getting hands-on when needed: reviewing code, validating solutions, exploring tech spikes.

Contributing to a strong engineering culture: CI/CD, documentation, testing, code quality, and collaboration.Requirements:

You should have a solid mix of technical background and leadership experience, ideally covering at least 3 of the following 4 areas:



People Management - 1:1s, coaching, team development, hiring

Agile Delivery - Scrum/Kanban, cross-functional collaboration, sprint planning

Architecture - Making scalable system-level decisions

Code Contribution - Able to contribute to or review code when neededEssential skills & experience:



Prior experience as an Engineering Manager, Team Lead, or Tech Lead in a software environment.

Strong background in hands-on software engineering (.NET, Java, or similar).

Comfortable working with modern cloud (Azure or AWS), SQL data platforms (e.g., Snowflake, MS SQL).

Familiar with automation-first QA environments and CI/CD best practices.

Curiosity and passion for learning new technologies and improving how teams work.If this role sounds like you, please apply directly to this advert