Engineering Manager / Scrum Manager, Home Based in London

ð§ The RoleAs an Engineering Manager at NewStore, you will lead a high-impact engineering team, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and collaboration. Your role extends beyond project execution - you’ll shape engineering strategy, mentor talent, and ensure long-term technical sustainability while driving the growth of our industry-leading, Omni-Channel Point of Sale platform. You’ll lead a team of 4-8 engineers crafting solutions that empower retail brands to deliver exceptional shopping experiences across every channel, working closely with Product and Design as a triad against a common set of outcomes.You help shape the architecture of a modern, scalable commerce platform while building the team that makes it happen. Ready to shape how millions of people shop?If you thrive on building self-managed, high-performing teams, holding a high bar for quality, and growing engineers into the best version of themselves, this role is for you. Own the delivery, health and production stability of one engineering team, people and the agents they run, holding it accountable for results while building a culture people are proud of.Reshape engineering excellence: You understand pairing, TDD, contract and end-to-end testing, and continuous delivery, and how AI is changing or fits alongside these. You foster a culture of quality regardless of how the code was generated, and when possible you join the pairing sessions yourself.Understand how you can shift the guarantee from “we understood every change” to “the system catches what we didn’t,” and decide where AI belongs in your own operations loop. We make decisions based on data, foster open discussion within and across teams, and manage complexity by adapting to new information.You help engineers challenge each other, give direct feedback, and feel proud of how they build. That includes making it safe to say an AI-generated change isn’t understood well enough to ship, and to iterate on it instead of pushing it through.Complexity management: DevOps mindset: Take full ownership of your team’s solutions, from strategic design to deployment and monitoring.All our managers stay technically current and can express it through code or architectural design when needed. You can learn more about our Minimum Standards of Product Development here. A Day in Your WorldMorning standup with your team, a design review with your senior engineers, roadmap planning with your product partner, a pairing session on a tricky change, a coaching 1:1, and solving problems that impact retail brands worldwide.No two days are the same when you’re building the future of commerce. Your StoryAre you an engineering leader with a passion for building exceptional teams and holding a high bar for quality? Do you thrive in environments where you can grow engineers, own production, and keep a team fast without cutting corners? If so, then this Engineering Manager role is the perfect opportunity for you!8+ years of software development with 3+ years managing an engineering team.Strong background in modern software development practices, cloud platforms (preferably AWS), and distributed systems architecture. Proven track record hiring strong engineers quickly and coaching them, with honest feedback as the basis for growth.Agile/XP knowledge: Understanding of agile methodologies, including eXtreme Programming, TDD, and continuous delivery practices, and a clear view of where AI-assisted development fits alongside (or changes) them without lowering the bar.You can still read what your team ships, spot gaps, and demonstrate or direct with explanation when needed. You clearly understand how what is shipped connects to the strategy.AI-era engineering judgment: You’ve led a team through adopting AI coding tools and can say concretely what it changed in throughput, quality, tech health and cost, and what it didn’t.Coaching: Natural ability to mentor engineers and build a self-managed team that owns decisions within clear guardrails.This is just a glimpse into what it means to be an Engineering Manager at NewStore. If you’re ready to elevate your leadership impact and help shape the future of retail technology, we want to hear from you! Our StoryAt NewStore, we’re on a mission to create a seamless, app-based omnichannel experience that will change the game for innovative retail brands. We’re doing just that, by empowering brands in 40+ countries to run their entire stores on an iPhone, we’re paving the way for a brighter future in retail, where shopping is an effortless, enjoyable experience.At NewStore, our diversity is our greatest strength. Join us in our mission to bring the joy back to retail and be part of a team that is breaking down barriers and creating a brighter future. Perks and BenefitsGenerous PTO and R&R: We prioritize your well-being with a generous PTO policy and a culture that encourages you to take the time you need to recharge and relax.Professional Growth: We support your career development with a dedicated personal development budget and a learning-centric environment to help you advance your skills and knowledge.Flexible Work Options: With the option to work remotely, you can create a work environment that suits your lifestyle and maximizes your productivity.Balanced Work-Life: Our “life-friendly” working hours are designed to help you maintain a fulfilling career and a balanced personal life.Financial Rewards: As part of our team, you’ll have the opportunity to participate in our success with employee stock options and a quarterly bonus based on company performance.