This is a rare opportunity to join at the start of something big.

The excitement of a startup with the security of a big, established company.

We are helping a large UK-owned software group to build and scale a world-class, AI-first engineering organisation in Manchester. They have very ambitious plans and the budget to make it happen.

As Engineering Manager, you will manage high-performing squads, drive technical excellence, and shape modern development practices.

You’ll combine leadership with hands-on technical oversight, ensuring secure, scalable solutions while championing AI-driven workflows and continuous improvement across multiple greenfield projects.

What we’re looking for: Proven experience managing multiple engineering teams Experience in fintech, payments, or other regulated environments. Strong background as a software engineer with architectural expertise Knowledge of secure SDLC, QA automation, DevOps pipelines, and cloud-native development (AWS/Azure/GCP) Ability to lead delivery across several workstreams Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills An advocate of AI-assisted development

Benefits include an industry-leading benefits package, with hybrid working in their central...