# Engineering Manager

**Company:** [Mark43](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/mark43)
**Location:** Manchester, United Kingdom
**Role:** Engineering Management
**Experience:** 8+ years
**Skills:** AWS, Java, TypeScript, JavaScript, React, SQL, MySQL, Distributed Systems, CI/CD, Observability, Cloud-Native Systems
**Posted:** 2026-08-24

> Leads and manages engineers building cloud-native public safety software, combining technical strategy, project delivery, architecture guidance, coaching, and people management. Requires substantial software engineering experience across frontend and backend services, distributed systems, and integrations.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities
- Set the long-term strategic direction for the engineering team and product suite.
- Serve as a technical project manager by scheduling work, planning releases, managing the backlog, and removing roadblocks.
- Coordinate with US and UK teams to align technology and business goals.
- Mentor engineers through technical coaching, pairing, feedback, and delegation.
- Manage engineers through regular one-on-ones, clear expectations, feedback, career development, and inclusive team-building.

## Requirements
- 7+ years of professional software engineering experience.
- Significant experience designing and operating frontend and backend services, distributed systems, and system integrations.
- Technical leadership experience on complex engineering projects, including architecture, design reviews, implementation strategy, and mentoring.
- Experience providing technical direction, coaching, project leadership, and people management.
- Track record of delivering projects and collaborating with Engineering, Product, Design, and Operations leaders.
- Current knowledge of modern software languages, frameworks, and developer tools, including Java, TypeScript/JavaScript, React, SQL/MySQL, and cloud-native systems.
- Applicants must be authorized to work in the UK; visa sponsorship is unavailable.
- The role may require Non-Police Personnel Vetting security clearance up to level 3.

## Nice to Have
- Experience in public safety, government software, or regulated domains.
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, observability tooling, and cloud-native practices.

## Compensation and Benefits
- 28 days of holiday plus UK bank holidays.
- Private medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents.
- 18 weeks of paid parental leave for primary caregivers, plus a ramp-back program.
- Income protection at 75% of salary and death-in-service cover at 4x salary.
- Pension through Nest with a 3% employer contribution.
- Gym reimbursement for employees and partners.
- Home-office equipment allowance.
- AI tooling, including Claude Code Enterprise licenses.
- Spring Health membership with covered therapy sessions and mental wellness tools.
- Company performance-based bonus.
- One-month paid sabbatical after five years.
- Biannual hackathons and a learning budget.

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