Credit - Senior Engineering Manager

About us ClearBank was built on the belief that banking infrastructure would no longer slow down progress. Instead, it’s the catalyst that unlocks the potential to innovate. That’s why our clients — financial institutions from fintech’s and crypto platforms, to banks and credit unions use our API to power their banking infrastructure. But we wouldn’t be ClearBank without our people. They’re what powers our innovative technology and the reason we love what we do every day. We’re a group of spirited people who are never afraid to challenge the norm, becoming stronger, more energised and that much better when we’re together. It’s our belief in fairness, autonomy and choice that means our people are empowered with the tools to learn, grow, and contribute to ours and our clients’ success.

About you You’ll be joining as an Engineering Manager reporting to the Director of Engineering. You’ll be a part of a fast-growing business that is challenging the market and doing things differently. As an Engineering Manager at ClearBank, you will focus on people, delivery, and operational management while occasionally writing and reviewing code. You will lead a team of engineers with a range of skill and experience. Your responsibilities will include:

• Driving hiring and interviewing
• Mentoring and guiding the career development of your direct reports
• Collaborating with product partners to prioritise and scope work
• Ensuring quality and testing standards are met
• Improving the team's security posture
• Fostering a culture of clear, concise communication and active listening
• Facilitating daily Scrum meetings (daily standups), sprint planning meetings, and retrospective reviews
• Managing 24/7 support when necessary and rapid reaction to issues

What we are looking for:

• Someone who communicates team strategy and generates enthusiasm and support for strategic goals
• Strong technical skills in C#, Azure, and SQL
• Experience with Azure Data Lake, Data Ingestion and Databricks are highly desirable
• Proven track record of leading and managing engineering teams
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Strong understanding of business value and customer benefit
• Ability to articulate the customer benefit and understand the underlying problems the team is trying to solve
• Demonstrate ownership and accountability for team performance
• Manage ambiguity and uncertainty within the team
• Promote a culture of documentation and knowledge sharing
• Facilitate discussions and guide teams towards conclusions and decisions
• Advocate for process and policy improvements

About what we offer:

• A flexible working philosophy, empowering our employees to manage their time in a way which allows them to meet both work and personal commitments
• Spacious and well-equipped new offices in London
• 27 days annual leave per year, plus flexible bank holidays
• Option to work abroad for up to 30 days in a 12-month rolling period
• Regular company-wide socials
• Take a couple of days per year to volunteer with your chosen charity
• Private healthcare and discounted dental cover, with employee healthy living perks and discounts
• Enhanced family-friendly leave

ClearBank is committed to ensuring equal opportunities throughout every stage of the recruitment process. ClearBank recognises that diversity is vital to the long-term success of the business in the communities and markets in which it operates. ClearBank strives for diversity and inclusion of all forms, including (but not limited to): gender, age, educational and professional background, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief and sexual orientation.