Engineering Manager
Possible
Sponsorship likelihood
This employer issued few or no visas recently
£115,000 – £130,000 / year
Salary
Above P75 for SOC 2132
£55,000
Going rate
Offer clears by 2.1×
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2132 (82% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £55,000, and WeDo is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
This could also be SOC 1137 (Information technology directors). We read the code off the advert, so it is our best guess, not the employer's.
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2132 IT managers Most likely code | £38,500 Clears | £44,000 Clears | £49,500 Clears | £55,000 Clears |
1137 Information technology directors Also possible | £60,200 Clears | £68,800 Clears | £77,400 Clears | £86,000 Clears |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. A mark is for the top of the advertised pay. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
Role: Engineering Manager
Salary: £110-£130K + 20-35% Bonus + Shares
Remote/Hybrid: 3 days in London office
Industry: FinTech
What does the client do?
FinTech/Series E funded - Unicorn Status.
Size/shape of team?
Circa 300 headcount in total. Close alignment between Product and Engineering. This particular squad sits amongst Onboarding, Fraud, FinCrime - specifically with a B2C, Customer focus.
The Stack?
Java/Spring Boot/AWS/K8s/Terraform/React-Native on the front-end. This is not a hands-on position. There is a significant focus on Tech Delivery of new features however so Architectural experience a nice to have.
The Role?
You will be inheriting one, potentially two squads. Each squad consisting of Product Manager, 4-6 devs and QA. Although not 100% determined, its likely you will be working in the Servicing and Recovery division which focuses on working with customers who are in a vulnerable position when it comes to repayments, Fraud etc.
The Stuff not on the JD?
Working heavily with internal tooling and driving execution. The client are likely to be working with external AI agents for the first time (previously all in house) also. Other metrics will be Speed and Predictability, People Management, Tech Debt Management. The ability to hold your own when it comes to System Design Architectural discussions necessary also.
Process?
4 stages - Screening chat and Proposal Exercise (1 hr max)>Cultural Fit>Tech+Product Fit>Chat with Senior VP (can be completed entirely remotely)
Remote v Hybrid?
Hybrid - London Victoria office - 3 days per week mandatory.
Salary?
Up to £130k. 20-35% bonus + shares.
Please apply now for further information. I will endeavour to follow up within 24 hours with the process likely to turn around in circa 2 weeks.
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Where this offer sits in the market
IT managers (SOC 2132) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~224k in sample- Offer £115,000–130,000
- Middle half £43,316–71,396
- Median £56,056
- Going rate £55,000
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £38,500–49,500
Even the bottom of this range, £115,000, beats the market's 75th percentile. WeDo pays in the top quarter for this occupation.
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. WeDo holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 2132 going rate of £55,000. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.