Engineering Manager - Up to £90K - (once a fortnight in Luton)

Engineering Manager - Luton - up to £90K

We are partnered with a leading payer in the aviation information and intelligence industry. Their cloud-delivered, API-connected systems complement the technological needs of any customer, driving growth and innovation in the global travel industry.

They're now looking for an Engineering Manager to join and lead a cross-functional development team from the front.

We're seeking an EM with a strong background in Software Development, ideally working with backend technologies like Java/.Net/Python etc.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Leading and developing a team of engineers (UI, Backend, QA, and Data) through 1:1s, feedback, coaching, and career progression.
• Being the main interface between your team and internal/external stakeholders.
• Running Agile ceremonies and driving continuous delivery practices.
• Driving architectural decisions at the system level, without being a full-time coder.
• Getting hands-on when needed: reviewing code, validating solutions, exploring tech spikes.
• Contributing to a strong engineering culture: CI/CD, documentation, testing, code quality, and collaboration.

Requirements:
You should have a solid mix of technical background and leadership experience, ideally covering at least 3 of the following 4 areas:

• People Management - 1:1s, coaching, team development, hiring
• Agile Delivery - Scrum/Kanban, cross-functional collaboration, sprint planning
• Architecture - Making scalable system-level decisions
• Code Contribution - Able to contribute to or review code when needed

Essential skills & experience:

• Prior experience as an Engineering Manager, Team Lead, or Tech Lead in a software environment.
• Strong background in hands-on software engineering (.NET, Java, or similar).
• Comfortable working with modern cloud (Azure or AWS), SQL data platforms (e.g., Snowflake, MS SQL).
• Familiar with automation-first QA environments and CI/CD best practices.
• Curiosity and passion for learning new technologies and improving how teams work.

If this role sounds like you, please apply directly to this advert.