Engineering Manager

Title: Engineering Manager

Reporting to: Head Of Engineering

Compensation: £80,000-£110,000

Type: Full time, permanent

About QuantSpark

At QuantSpark we believe that every individual deserves access to a better life, enabled by economic prosperity that lifts society up. That's why we empower British businesses and government to harness the power of AI and data analytics, so they can create value for people, not just profits. By working with brave and ambitious organisations who share our vision, we're building a future where everyone can thrive.

QuantSpark transforms organisations through Analytics and AI. We supercharge high-value, complex processes to drive operational efficiency and profitability. As markets face greater disruption, QuantSpark empowers companies in realising their competitive advantage through data, strategic insight, and AI.

Why Join QuantSpark?

At QuantSpark, we believe in creating value for people—not just profits—through the power of data-driven insights and AI. Here’s why you’ll love working with us:

• Purposeful Work: Be part of a company committed to empowering businesses for societal good through transformative solutions.
• Impactful Projects: Work on initiatives that revolutionise operations for leading organisations across industries.
• Collaborative Culture: Join a supportive team where innovation thrives, ideas are valued, and cross-functional collaboration is celebrated.
• Growth Opportunities: Work in a fast-paced environment that encourages continuous learning and professional development.

What You’ll Accomplish In This Role

As an Engineering Manager, you'll be responsible for leading multiple cross-functional project teams to deliver high-quality software solutions. You will collaborate closely with product managers, technical leads, and stakeholders to determine appropriate resourcing, timelines, and technical approaches. This role is both highly technical and client-facing, requiring strong leadership, technical expertise, and stakeholder management skills.

In this role, you will:

• Lead High-Impact Projects: Oversee the full lifecycle of multiple software projects, from scoping and planning to execution and delivery, ensuring alignment with business goals and technical best practices.
• Drive Innovation: Deliver transformative solutions using advanced analytics and AI, leveraging your technical expertise to solve complex, client-specific challenges.
• Guide and Mentor Teams: Support and develop cross-functional engineering teams, fostering a culture of growth, collaboration, and high performance.
• Shape Technical Strategy: Collaborate with product managers and technical leads to define deliverables, resource allocation, timelines, and technical approaches.
• Champion Best Practices: Promote continuous improvement in engineering processes, technical standards, and DevOps practices.
• Manage Stakeholders: Act as a trusted advisor, building strong client relationships and ensuring successful outcomes that drive lasting impact.

Who This Role Is Perfect For:

The ideal candidate thrives in ambiguity, embraces innovation, and excels at disrupting the status quo. You're not just an advisor but a hands-on problem solver who applies innovation at every step of the project delivery process.

Your Key Responsibilities include:

• Oversee the delivery of multiple software projects, ensuring alignment with business goals and technical best practices.
• Collaborate with product managers and technical leads to define project deliverables, resource allocation, and timelines.
• Guide, mentor, and develop software engineers of varying seniority, fostering a culture of professional growth and high performance.
• Drive continuous improvement in engineering processes, technical standards, and team productivity.
• Ensure effective communication across technical and non-technical stakeholders, translating complex technical concepts into actionable business insights.

Your Background & Skills

We’re looking for someone with:

• 10+ years of experience in software development, with a strong background in developing web applications.
• Familiarity with relevant technologies, including Python (Flask or Django) for backend and React.js for frontend development.
• Advanced in data pipelining and schema design, with demonstrable experience designing and implementing robust, performant data pipelines from a variety of sources such as databases, APIs, SFTP, etc.
• Experience building ELT pipelines using tools such as dbt and Airflow
• Proven experience managing software engineering teams, including mentoring juniors and seniors, and promoting professional development.
• Demonstrated experience in project management, with the ability to manage multiple projects and prioritise tasks effectively.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong familiarity with software architecture and design patterns, enabling informed technology decisions.
• Experience with cloud computing platforms and knowledge of containerization technologies.
• Familiarity with modern software development tools and a passion for DevOps practices.
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities, with a focus on driving technical innovation and continuous improvement.

Benefits

• £6,000 per annum training & conference budget to help you up-skill and elevate your career
• Pension contribution scheme (up to 6% matched)
• Top-tier Private Healthcare with Vitality
• Numerous, perks, discounts, and rewards with major retailers, gym memberships, technology, and travel partners
• Generous EMI Share Options scheme
• Ability to work from abroad for up to one month each year
• 25 days of annual leave (plus bank holidays, and the ability to buy & sell up to 5 extra days)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Plenty of socials, dinners, and fun nights out
• A fully stocked supply of premium breakfast, fruit, and refreshments in the office

Equal Opportunities

QuantSpark is an equal opportunities employer and as such makes every effort to ensure that all potential employees are treated fairly and equally, regardless of their sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion, age, or disability.