Engineering Manager

ClearScore Technology Ltd.; City of London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in the UK is looking for an accomplished Engineering Manager to lead a dynamic squad in enhancing products for its user base. The ideal candidate will manage a team of engineers, set strategies, and employ agile practices to deliver high-quality solutions. The position offers a hybrid work model and a range of benefits, including health cover and generous holiday allowances.

Benefits

25 paid holidays

Hybrid Work Environment

Private health and dental cover

Life assurance scheme

Up to 6% matched pension

Generous maternity and paternity plans

Qualifications

• Experience managing high-performing teams of engineers.
• Ability to switch between technical and strategic roles.
• Expert knowledge of agile practices.
• Proven delivery of high-quality solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead a cross-functional squad and manage a team of engineers.
• Set the engineering strategy and implement agile practices.
• Communicate with stakeholders for optimal performance.
• Shape company-wide best practices.

Skills

Leadership experience

Hands-on technical involvement

Agile practices knowledge

Communication skills

Problem-solving ability

Job description

Engineering Manager (Must be based in UK)

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Overview

We are actively seeking an accomplished Engineering Manager to lead a dynamic squad in improving products for our UK user base.
We are proud to say that our engineering team at ClearScore is world class and at the heart of making this mission a reality for our millions of users, so you will be in good hands. For more information on our tech stack check out our Tech Radar 2025, how we work is summarised in our Engineering Principles and we have many other Tech Blogs on Medium.

What you will be doing

• Reporting to the Head of Engineering and working as part of a triad with a product manager and a designer to lead a cross‑functional squad consisting of engineering, product and design.
• Line‑managing a team of cross‑functional engineers taking ownership of hiring & onboarding, and actively driving their personal growth & development.
• Holding the entire squad accountable for execution and delivery of value to users and partners, ensuring continual improvement of squad effectiveness.
• Setting the engineering strategy for the squad and using your knowledge of modern agile practices for the effective delivery of outputs and outcomes.
• Taking the lead in coordinating communication with stakeholders from different teams, enabling engineers to concentrate on optimal performance.
• Working together with the broader engineering team to actively participate in shaping company‑wide managerial and technical best practices and standards.
• Fostering a high‑functioning team dynamic with common goals and collaborative work across functions.

Skills we'd love you to have

• Leadership experience managing high‑performing teams of up to 7 engineers, fostering a culture of psychological safety.
• The ability to flexibly switch between hands‑on technical involvement and strategic thinking, empowering the team to make decisions while challenging engineering choices.
• Comfortable working within ambiguous problem areas with a high degree of autonomy.
• Expert understanding of modern agile practices to drive outcomes and outputs, with a continuous improvement mindset.
• An iterative and experimentation mindset to optimise outcomes.
• Robust technical and operational knowledge of the latest industry technologies and best practices to ensure platforms are properly monitored and run smoothly in a “you build it, you run it” environment.
• Proven experience delivering high‑quality solutions that meet or exceed business requirements, with a strong emphasis on production readiness, robustness, and operational excellence.
• The ability to communicate openly and deliver feedback to people at different levels.

Benefits

• 25 paid holidays and a “duvet day” on your birthday
• Hybrid Work Environment
• Private health and dental cover – including mental health support through Bupa
• GP office visits
• Life assurance scheme
• Up to 6% matched pension
• Regular Lunch & Learns with guest speakers
• Dog‑friendly office
• Daily breakfast and free snacks
• Access to discounts via Cobens Extras
• Free sports and social clubs
• Continued investment into learning and development
• Leadership‑led training
• In‑house psychotherapist
• Financial coach to help you plan and achieve your goals
• No clock‑watching culture
• Generous maternity and paternity plans
• Culture and inclusion representatives
• Transparent pay structure and a career growth plan

Equal Opportunities

ClearScore is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals. As an equal opportunity employer, we are able to make reasonable adjustments to accommodate individuals with disabilities during the recruitment and selection process. If you require accommodation, please inform us in advance, and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Inclusion Policy

We are always looking for talented individuals to join ClearScore. We are an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for our people. Please see our People Policy Notice at https://www.clearscore.com/people-notice.

Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology

Hybrid Model

• Levels 1‑5: Minimum 2 days per week in‑office
• Level 6 and above: Minimum 3 days per week in‑office

What This Means for You

• Flexibility to manage your work and life
• Dedicated in‑office days for team building and collaborative projects
• Office facilities (with plants!) designed for productive interactions
• Clear expectations and support for maintaining our hybrid schedule

Note: While we offer flexibility, commitment to our hybrid schedule is an important aspect of our team culture and performance expectations.