Job DescriptionJob Description AJ Bell is looking for an Engineering Manager to lead our Integration Engineering team. The Integration Engineering team builds and evolves strategic capabilities that enable software engineering teams across AJ Bell to deliver reliable, scalable and observable solutions. The team has successfully established our ETL data streaming platform and is taking on a new capability to evolve critical business processes. Your focus is to consistently increase team performance and pace of delivery. Your challenge is to increase technical depth, develop future technical leaders and expand our influence across Technology Services, working closely with product and operational teams to improve pace and quality. You will be responsible for coaching and developing engineers, but you'll also be contributing to technical discussions, supporting architectural decision-making and helping to shape how our engineering capabilities evolve. Owning a strategic engineering capability that influences how engineering is done across AJ Bell. Building a culture of continuous improvement and high performance. Promoting AI-assisted software engineering to increase pace and quality. Working with diverse software engineering and technology teams. Balancing product, operational, regulatory and strategic priorities. Leadership skills Experience leading software engineering teams. Strong coaching and mentoring skills. Proven ability to develop engineers into technical leaders. Experience building high-performing cultures. Technical skills Deep background in software engineering. Experience in software and system integrationStrong understanding of event-driven architecture. Experience owning and evolving engineering platforms used by multiple development teams. Desirable skills AWS serverless technologies. Platform engineering. Financial services industry experience. Experience using AI-assisted engineering tools such as GitHub Copilot. Whether you're looking for an ISA, pension or dealing account, whether you want to invest with the help of a financial adviser or do it yourself, we have easy-to-use solutions to suit people from all walks of life. We're one of the UK's fastest-growing investment platform businesses, trusted by everyone from professional financial advisers to first-time investors. Today, over 762,000customers trust us to manage more than 121.5billion of assets. By continually striving to make investing simpler and more accessible, we're helping more people take control of their financial futures. What we offer27 days holiday, increasing with service, plus buy/sell scheme and bank holidays 8% pension with matched contributions Discretionary bonus scheme Share schemes, including free shares and BAYE Health Cash Plan and discounted private healthcare Free onsite gym Enhanced family leave, subject to qualifying criteria Travel and bike loan schemes Employee Assistance Programme Life at AJ BellRegular social events including summer and Christmas partiesLearning and development opportunities tailored to youCasual dress codeFriendly, supportive team environmentOur ways of workingAt AJ Bell, our people are the heart of our culture. We believe in building strong connections by working together. That's why we offer a hybrid working model, where you'll spend a minimum of 50% of working time per month in the office. For new team members, an initial period will be spent full-time in the office to help you immerse yourself in our business and build valuable relationships with your colleagues. Inclusion & diversityWe're committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected, supported and able to be themselves at work. Financial Services
Project Manager - Integration Engineering in Manchester employer: AJ Bell
AJ Bell is an exceptional employer located in Manchester, offering a supportive and collaborative work culture that prioritises employee well-being and growth. With competitive salaries, generous holiday allowances, and tailored learning opportunities, employees are encouraged to thrive both personally and professionally. The company’s commitment to inclusivity and its recognition as one of the UK’s Best 100 Companies to Work For make it an attractive place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment in the finance sector.
