At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a team of engineers to build innovative infrastructure for web and mobile platforms.
- Company: Join Perk, a global tech company with a diverse and inclusive culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career growth opportunities, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: IRL-first approach with flexible relocation options and a commitment to diversity.
- Why this job: Shape the future of technology while mentoring talented engineers and driving impactful projects.
- Qualifications: 5-8 years managing software engineers with a strong technical background.
The predicted salary is between 70000 - 90000 £ per year.
As an Engineering Manager for the Application Enablement team, you will lead experienced engineers building shared infrastructure underlying Perk's web, iOS, and Android platforms. You will manage a team that spans multiple platforms, partner with staff engineers, product teams, and stakeholders to deliver high-impact foundational work across synthetic monitoring, SDLC acceleration, and contextual notifications. Your role focuses on shaping technical direction, balancing immediate delivery with long-term sustainability, and leading people and technology to ship faster and with greater confidence.
Responsibilities
- Accountable for delivery and personal development of your team(s).
- Act as servant leader, adapting leadership style to each engineer.
- Support performance and career growth through coaching and mentoring.
- Champion technical excellence, ensuring the team builds systems that meet organizational standards.
- Facilitate effective collaboration, resolving challenges in architecture and implementation.
- Develop a long-term strategy and roadmap in partnership with Product Manager.
- Plan highly available, scalable features and coordinate recruitment and growth.
- Use metrics to deliver a stellar experience for customers.
- Understand how engineering impacts product and business needs.
- Provide stakeholder feedback within Builders and occasionally to wider business.
Qualifications
- 5–8 years of experience managing software engineers.
- Managed 8–10 software engineers, overseeing larger teams and delegation.
- Technical background with hands-on engineering experience.
- Strong people-management skills creating positive work culture.
- Experience designing processes and systems for larger teams.
- Problem-solving skills at both technical and organisational levels.
- Effective performance reviews that celebrate achievements and guide growth.
- Pragmatic focus on simplicity, efficiency, and performance.
- Ability to adapt quickly to changing environments.
- Experience with, or enthusiasm for, AI-augmented workflows and agentic development.
Work Environment
We practice an IRL-first approach, meeting in-person at least three days a week. The position requires you to be within commuting distance of our hubs. For certain roles we can assist with relocation from anywhere worldwide. English is the official language. Perk is a global company with a diverse customer base. We are an equal-opportunity employer. You are welcome at Perk regardless of appearance, background, or any other characteristic.
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At Perk, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, fostering a collaborative and inclusive work culture that prioritises personal development and technical excellence. As an Engineering Manager, you will have the opportunity to lead a talented team while benefiting from our IRL-first approach, which encourages in-person collaboration and offers relocation assistance for global talent. With a strong focus on employee growth and a commitment to diversity, Perk is dedicated to creating a rewarding environment where your contributions truly matter.
