b Overview /b p Senior Engineering Manager leading multidisciplinary teams delivering SelfPass and VeriPax passenger verification products for airports. You will partner with Product, Architecture, Cyber Security, and Cloud to translate roadmaps into scalable, secure solutions. The role focuses on engineering execution, quality, and timely delivery across software, QA, and cloud systems. This is a chance to influence biometric identity capabilities and align with industry initiatives like IATA One ID. You will guide modernisation efforts and cross-team collaboration to solve complex airport processing challenges. /p b Pay / Benefits /b ul li Competitive compensation package /li li 25 days annual leave + holidays /li li Pension scheme with 2:1 matched contributions /li li Private medical insurance /li li Life assurance income protection /li li Professional development growth support /li /ul b Responsibilities /b ul li Lead a multidisciplinary engineering team across software, QA/SDET, program management, and cloud systems engineering for SelfPass and VeriPax /li li Drive predictable delivery via planning, estimation, capacity and risk management /li li Own end-to-end software lifecycle from requirements to maintenance /li li Foster a culture of software quality with automated testing and production-ready releases /li li Lead technical design decisions for SelfPass/VeriPax and align with Airports Architecture /li li Collaborate with Product Management to translate roadmaps into executable plans /li li Improve Agile practices and define measurable delivery outcomes /li li Establish engineering metrics to monitor delivery quality and effectiveness /li li Manage technical debt and modernization priorities alongside feature development /li li Support customer engagements, deployments, and major production issues when needed /li li Coach and develop engineers, setting clear expectations and growth opportunities /li li Advance development of biometric identity capabilities and industry initiatives like IATA One ID /li li Improve maintainability and deployment practices of VeriPax in the Airports portfolio /li li Promote cross-team collaboration and reuse of capabilities across Airports engineering /li li Own and improve CI/CD and software delivery practices with Cloud/Platform teams /li li Embed secure software development practices in partnership with cyber security teams /li li Lead capacity planning, budgets, contractors, and vendor relationships /li li Provide technical input on build, buy, or partner decisions /li /ul b Key requirements /b ul li University Degree in STEM and relevant experience /li li Experience leading software engineering or multidisciplinary product teams /li li Experience managing full software lifecycle (requirements to production support) /li li Strong technical understanding of modern software architectures and leadership without being primary developer /li li Experience driving predictable delivery with planning, estimation, capacity, and Agile practices /li li Experience establishing and improving software quality practices (testing, CI/CD, defects) /li li Experience partnering with Product, Architecture, Engineering, Cyber Security, Cloud or similar functions to deliver roadmaps /li /ul ul li leadership /li li stakeholder collaboration /li li strong communication with technical and non-technical audiences /li li Java, .NET, Node.js, Angular /li li AWS, container-based deployment (ECS) /li li CI/CD platforms /li /ul
Senior Manager, Passenger Verification employer: Raytheon
Raytheon UK is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic and inclusive work environment in Glenrothes where employees can thrive and contribute to cutting-edge defence and aerospace technology. With a strong focus on professional development, competitive benefits including a generous pension scheme, and a culture that prioritises teamwork and innovation, we empower our Production Managers to lead impactful projects while enjoying a fulfilling work-life balance. Join us to be part of a community dedicated to shaping the future of national security and fostering personal growth.
