At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a dynamic engineering team to deliver innovative software solutions and drive technical excellence.
- Company: Join Legal & General, a leading UK financial services group with a commitment to building a better society.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, generous holiday, healthcare, and opportunities for career growth.
- Other info: Flexible working options available in an inclusive culture that values diverse perspectives.
- Why this job: Shape the future of technology while making a real impact on customers' financial journeys.
- Qualifications: Proven Java experience, leadership skills, and a passion for mentoring engineers.
The predicted salary is between 60750 - 74250 £ per year.
Legal & General (L&G) is a leading UK financial services group and major global investor. We've been safeguarding people's financial futures since 1836, and strive to build a better society, while improving the lives of our customers and creating value for shareholders. We are one of the world’s largest asset managers and provide powerful asset origination capabilities.
Our Retail business supports customers throughout their lives, to help them save, plan, protect and enjoy retirement. We're a leading provider of retirement and protection solutions, aiming to support our c.12.8 million policyholders and workplace members throughout their lifelong financial journeys.
At Legal & General, we're looking for an experienced Engineering Manager to lead and develop a high-performing engineering team while remaining hands-on in the delivery of modern software solutions. This is an exciting opportunity to shape technical direction, drive engineering excellence, and create an environment where people can thrive.
What you'll be doing:
- Leading and developing a team of engineers to deliver high-quality, secure and reliable software solutions
- Prioritising, planning and overseeing delivery activities to achieve predictable and effective outcomes
- Designing and building scalable, maintainable software while remaining an active hands-on engineer
- Coaching, mentoring and supporting engineers through feedback and structured development plans
- Embedding a culture of quality, testing and security across day-to-day engineering practices
- Driving continuous improvement through delivery metrics, operational insights and observability data
- Managing operational readiness, incident response processes and technical debt to maintain resilient systems
- Collaborating with product, architecture and business stakeholders to remove blockers and deliver customer value
Who we're looking for:
- Significant hands-on Java engineering experience, including building and operating Spring Boot microservices
- Strong understanding of modern software architecture principles, including domain-driven and event-driven design
- Proven experience leading engineering teams and developing people through coaching and mentoring
- Excellent knowledge of test-driven development, quality engineering practices and automated testing approaches
- Experience working with CI/CD practices, modern version control workflows and software delivery pipelines
- Strong understanding of secure software development, operational readiness and observability practices
- Ability to balance technical, commercial and delivery considerations while influencing stakeholders effectively
- Passion for building inclusive, collaborative environments where individuals and teams can perform at their best
Benefits:
- The opportunity to participate in our annual, performance-related bonus plan and valuable share schemes
- Generous pension contribution
- Life assurance
- Healthcare Plan (permanent employees only)
- At least 25 days holiday, plus public holidays, 26 days after 2 years' service. There's also the option to buy and sell holiday
- Competitive family leave
- Participate in our electric car scheme, which offers employees the option to hire a brand-new electric car through tax efficient salary sacrifice (permanent employees only)
- Discounts for our own products and at a range of high street stores and online
- Creating net-zero carbon workplaces by 2030 by investing in our sustainable, modern offices across the UK
At L&G, we believe it's possible to generate positive returns today while helping to build a better future for all. If you join us, you'll be part of a welcoming, inclusive culture, with opportunities to collaborate with people of diverse backgrounds, views, and experiences. Guided by leaders with integrity who care about your future and wellbeing. Empowered through initiatives which support people to develop their careers and excel.
We care passionately about outcomes rather than attendance and are therefore open to discussing all kinds of flexible working options including part-time and job shares. Although some roles have limited flexibility due to customer demand, we accommodate requests when we can.
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Legal & General is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment where innovation and collaboration thrive. As an Engineering Manager, you'll lead a talented team while enjoying generous benefits such as a competitive bonus plan, extensive holiday options, and a commitment to sustainability in our modern offices. With a focus on employee growth and a culture that values inclusivity, you'll have the opportunity to shape your career while making a meaningful impact on the financial futures of millions.
Contact Details:
Banner-Life-Family-of-Companies Recruitment Team
