Senior Manager Integration and Engineering

My client is seeking an experienced Engineering Technical Lead to oversee and guide the Engineering team, which is responsible for the development and integration of low-code system solutions.

You will be leading the team but are expected to have knowledge and hands on experience of Low coding.

This is a hybrid role and can be done from the United Kingdom. A contractor's assignment is considered inside IR35.

Key Responsibilities

People Leadership

Inspire and engage your team throughout the employee life cycle. Ensure all HR processes are effectively executed, including hiring new talent, setting clear objectives, providing coaching and recognition, and addressing performance issues promptly and professionally.

People & Process Optimisation

Drive team excellence by identifying opportunities for leadership growth and improving operational processes to enhance overall team efficiency and output.

Product Delivery

Partner with cross-functional IT teams, engineers, and product managers to ensure the timely delivery of robust and innovative software solutions. Focus on stability, resilience, and continuous improvement to elevate engineering capabilities.

Code Quality & Culture

Lead by example in conducting thorough code reviews, cultivating a psychologically safe environment where quality and constructive feedback are valued and Embedded into the culture.

Technical Ownership

Take end-to-end responsibility for the design, performance, and optimisation of Digital Customer, Colleague, and Property applications. Represent the team effectively at technical governance forums such as TDA and CAB.

Monitoring & Issue Resolution

Proactively escalate issues and share resolution plans with IT leadership. Ensure customer systems are accessed securely and all fixes are tracked through appropriate work items, adhering strictly to established procedures.

Removing Obstacles

Act as the team's advocate in technical forums, using these platforms to identify and eliminate blockers to maintain momentum and support success.

Partner Collaboration

Foster strong, collaborative relationships with Digital Partners, ensuring seamless integration and alignment as one cohesive team.

Experience needed.

Proven Leadership in Development: Extensive background in software development and a drive for innovation and change. A leader who thrives in challenging environments and can guide their team through transformation with confidence.

Mentorship and Best Practices: A natural mentor who elevates team standards through coaching, promoting accountability, and encouraging solution-driven thinking.

Problem Solver: Demonstrated ability to overcome common development hurdles, including those related to people, product quality, or delivery timelines.

Strategic Translator: Skilled in aligning technical roadmaps with business objectives, ensuring engineering efforts deliver measurable outcomes.

Technologically Curious: Enthusiastic about emerging digital trends and their practical implications for enterprise-scale organisations-beyond conventional web and app technologies.

Track Record of Delivery: Evidence of leading successful digital product launches from prototype through to business adoption, delivering on key success metrics.

Modern Tech Stack Proficiency: Experience managing and maintaining digital platforms using contemporary technologies such as AWS, TypeScript, .NET, Next.js, Node.js, and GraphQL.

Enterprise Systems Knowledge: Solid understanding of critical enterprise applications including Stripe, Okta, Salesforce, and Oracle Fusion.

Process-Oriented Collaborator: Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a commitment to procedural improvement and team cohesion.

Calm Under Pressure: Ability to manage competing priorities in high-pressure environments while maintaining a clear focus on strategic goals.