Engineering Manager (City of London)

Hiring: Engineering Manager – Tech Leadership | Microservices | CI/CD | £600–£650/day (Inside IR35) | Hybrid | Immediate Start

We’re currently on the lookout for a hands-on Engineering Manager to join a high-performing team working on a cutting-edge OTT platform. If you're passionate about delivery excellence, engineering best practices, and leading technical teams to success - this could be a fantastic opportunity for you.

What You’ll Be Doing

You'll play a pivotal role in leading technical delivery, supporting engineers and SREs, and fostering a culture of high-quality, scalable engineering. This is a leadership role where you're not just guiding but also rolling up your sleeves alongside the team.

Tech Stack & Practices

You should bring solid hands-on experience with:

• Java, Spring, Kubernetes, Docker, Postgres, Kafka
• CI/CD pipelines with fully automated deployments and testing
• TDD, BDD, and modern coding standards
• Microservices architecture – understanding both its power and its trade-offs
• Scaling, reliability, observability, and all things non-functional

We’re Looking For Someone Who:

• Has worked on OTT (Over-the-top) technologies
• Knows how to implement lean/agile practices like Scrum, Kanban, and continuous improvement
• Communicates clearly across all levels – from stakeholders to engineers
• Encourages innovation while keeping delivery on track
• Brings a calm, collaborative approach to solving complex challenges

Rate: Up to £650/day (Inside IR35)

Location: Hybrid (flexible working environment)

Start Date: As soon as possible

If this sounds like you or someone in your network, feel free to drop me a message - interviews are already underway!