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Engineering Manager

Mark43
Location
Manchester
Posted
27 days ago
Department
Engineering
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 7+ years of professional software engineering experience
  • Significant experience designing and operating frontend and backend services, distributed systems, and system integrations
  • Demonstrated technical leadership on complex engineering projects
  • Experience leading engineers through technical direction, coaching, project leadership, and people management
  • A solid track record of delivering projects and collaborating with leaders across the organization
  • Experience as a software engineer with up to date knowledge of modern software languages, frameworks, and developer tools including Java, TypeScript/JavaScript, React, SQL/MySQL, and cloud-native systems
Nice to have
  • Prior experience in public safety, government software, or regulated domains
  • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, observability tooling, and cloud-native practices
What the job really is

As an Engineering Manager at Mark43, you will lead a team of engineers, focusing on strategic direction, project management, and technical mentorship. Your role involves collaborating with both US and UK teams, managing project backlogs, and fostering a healthy team environment while ensuring the delivery of high-quality software solutions for public safety. This position requires a hands-on approach to technical challenges and team development, with a strong emphasis on inclusivity and excellence.

Benefits
  • 28 days holiday plus UK bank holidays
  • Private medical, dental, and vision insurance through AXA Health and BUPA, fully paid for you and your dependents
  • 18 weeks paid parental leave for primary caregivers plus a ramp-back programme
  • Income protection (75% of salary) and death in service cover (4x salary), fully paid
  • Pension through Nest with 3% employer contribution
  • Gym reimbursement for you and your partner
Things to weigh
  • Hybrid role requiring at least three days in the Manchester office
  • No salary listed
  • Role may require Non-Police Personnel Vetting (NPPV) security clearance up to level 3
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