Engineering Manager (,, United Kingdom)

Location – LondonSalary – £80,000 – £90,000About Blink PaymentAt Blink Payment, we mix smart tech with a human touch to make business payments brilliantly simple. Our mission is to take the hassle out of getting paid, so our clients can focus on growing their businesses, not chasing invoices.We’re growing fast, and it’s a seriously exciting time to join us. With new products, new customers, and big plans on the horizon, there’s plenty of opportunity to make your mark.What makes us different?People-first support – Rated 4.5 on Trustpilot, we’re always just a message away whether it’s live chat, email, WhatsApp, or a good old-fashioned phone call.A platform that just works – Secure, seamless, and packed with every payment type a business could ever need.Simplicity is our superpower – Everything in one place: payments, reconciliation, reporting… all without the faff.We’ve built a platform that feels slick, smart, and effortless to use. From flexible payment options to in-depth reporting and customisation, Blink helps businesses get paid quickly, easily, and securely all in one tidy place.Our Core Values: Be Proactive️ Own the solution Win with integrity Ready to helpWe are looking for an Engineering Manager to lead our engineering team. Reporting directly into our Head of Technology, the Engineering Manager will lead a team of 6 software engineers, take ownership of technical delivery and work hand in hand with the Product team to make ideas happen.Key ResponsibilitiesLead, support, and develop a high-performing engineering teamDefine and drive technical direction alongside our Technical Architect and Lead DeveloperEnsure Clear accountability, role clarity and a strong team cultureOwn and manage the engineering delivery process, working closely with the Product teamTranslate product priorities into actional technical plans with clear timelines.Proactively identify risks and remove blockers to keep teams moving forwardChampion engineering best practices including clean code, secure design, CI/CD, and test automationOversee infrastructure resilience, observability, and incident response processesAct as the bridge between Product and Engineering teams.Provide transparency on engineering progress, challenges, and decisions to senior stakeholders.Key Skills/ExperienceProven experience in an engineering leadership roleExperience with PHP and LaravelDeep technical expertise — comfortable diving into architecture discussions, code reviews, and technical decision makingSolid understanding of modern backend and hands on DevOps experienceExcellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple initiatives.A clear and effective communicator, able to engage both technical and non technical audiencesWhy join Blink Payment?Come on board a fast growing privately owned business26 Days Annual Leave + Bank HolidaysAn additional day of annual leave for your BirthdayEarly finish on a Friday at 3:30PMPrivate Health Insurance (Vitality)Access to Perkbox – our flexible benefits portalMatched pension contributions up to 6%Enhanced maternity/paternity leaveFrequent company social events + quarterly company off-sitesLearning & Development Opportunities