Engineering Manager
Location: Manchester, UK
About the Role
We are looking for a contract Engineering Manager to lead, coach, and support engineering teams in delivering high-quality, scalable software. You will oversee project execution, drive architectural quality, manage production operations, and partner with product and design teams to meet business goals. In this role, you will initially manage contractor teams with a focus on high engagement, performance, and operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities
- Team Leadership: Manage 1–3 engineering teams (5–8 engineers per team plus Product and Design partners). Track team health, roadmap progress, and KPIs while removing delivery blockers.
- People Coaching: Guide and motivate team members, set clear expectations, and address underperformance alongside HR.
- System Ownership & Architecture: Maintain end-to-end service health, lead deployment/operations, reduce system risks via clear documentation, and guide technical architecture.
- Incident Management & Quality: Oversee live production incident response, conduct postmortems, maintain high code standards, and participate in on-call rotations as needed.
- Continuous Improvement: Identify process bottlenecks, refine development workflows, and communicate technical updates clearly to stakeholders.
Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
- Experience: 5+ years of hands-on experience managing software development teams.
Technical Skills: Experience with system architecture, CI/CD, production monitoring, and cloud technologies.
Engineering Manager in Bolton employer: Randstad Digital UK
Randstad Digital UK is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture that fosters collaboration and innovation. With a focus on employee growth, you will have access to continuous learning opportunities while working on impactful projects that reach millions of users globally. Located in a dynamic environment, we prioritise quality and teamwork, making it a rewarding place for experienced Android engineers to thrive.
