Senior Engineering Manager in London

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At FDJ UNITED

FDJ UNITED is one of Europe\’s leading betting and gaming operators, with a vast portfolio of iconic brands and a reputation for technological excellence. With more than 5,000 employees and a presence in around fifteen regulated markets, the Group offers a diversified, responsible range of games, both under exclusive rights and open to competition. We set new standards, proving that entertainment and safety can go hand in hand. Here, you\’ll work alongside a team of passionate individuals dedicated to delivering the best and safest entertaining experiences for our customers every day.

We\’re looking for bold people who are eager to succeed and ready to level‐up the game. If you thrive on innovation, embrace challenges, and want to make a real impact at all levels, FDJ UNITED is your playing field.

Join us in shaping the future of gaming. Are you ready to LEVEL‐UP THE GAME?

Key accountabilities of this role

Leadership and People Management

Be a manager of managers, taking responsibility for the alignment, engagement and development of your Technical Engineering Managers and Principal Engineers

Build and nurture a culture of ownership, accountability and technical excellence where teams take responsibility for their deliverables and product quality

Be a part in driving change across all locations to continuously evolve our culture and ways of working

Be responsible for ensuring there are opportunities for growth, learning and career development for our staff

Be a close collaborator with our HR function, contributing to both global and local initiatives

Technical Oversight and Quality

Ensure that all teams in your area deliver solutions that meet both functional and non‐functional requirements, maintaining production stability and quality

Oversee that technical roadmaps across your teams align with the technical strategy and business objectives

Ensure engineering best practices, including code quality, security, testing, and documentation, are consistently applied across all teams

Work with your Principal Engineers to drive technical excellence across teams and ensure performance and quality of deliveries

Ensure technical debt is identified, prioritised, and systematically addressed across your area

Own major incidents affecting your area, mobilizing resources and driving resolution even when root causes extend beyond your immediate responsibility

Collaboration and Delivery

Work in close collaboration with Product Engineering Leads to ensure teams are set up for success and can deliver on strategic initiatives

Shape our engineering organization so that teams have the right capacity, structure, and resources to deliver according to expectations

Ensure that all teams in your area honor commitments and deliver predictable, high‐quality and compliant outcomes

Facilitate cross‐team collaboration and alignment on technical approaches, leveraging your Principal Engineers as technical leaders across teams

Ensure clear communication of technical challenges, risks, and trade‐offs to stakeholders

Maintain clear visibility of your organization\’s operational and technical performance through appropriate metrics, ensuring you can identify trends and drive improvements

We\’re looking for someone with the following skills, knowledge and experience

You have several years of experience in leadership and people management, including managing managers

You have a strong technical understanding and can engage in technical discussions about system design, architecture, and engineering best practices

You have a strong personal drive and can navigate complex scenarios without having all the answers

You have the capability to balance technical leadership oversight with people management responsibilities effectively

You are quick to adapt to new situations and enjoy working in a fast‐paced environment

You know how to build successful teams and lead them through change, fostering a culture of accountability and ownership

You have a positive and pragmatic attitude, and thrive on making others successful

Seniority levelMid‐Senior level

Employment typeFull‐time

Job functionEngineering

LocationLondon, England, United Kingdom

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