Engineering Manager

Engineering Manager

Posted 2 days ago by Immersum

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£100 Per hour
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Hybrid
London Area, United Kingdom
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Apache Kafka Data Integrity Dynatrace Gradle GraphQL Information Management Java (Programming Language) Junit Management Microservices Mockito MongoDB Node.js Nodes (Networking) Product Information Management Product Lifecycle React.js Software as a Service (SaaS) Software Engineering Spring Boot Stakeholder Management Terraform TypeScript

Summary: The Engineering Manager role is a hybrid position based in London, focused on leading the migration of a Product Information Management (PIM) system to a SaaS solution. The successful candidate will oversee a high-impact project, ensuring data integrity while managing a software engineering team. This role requires strong technical leadership and the ability to communicate complex technical details to non-technical stakeholders. The position offers opportunities for professional growth and collaboration within a dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the migration of STIBO STEP from on-premise to SaaS, developing integration patterns tailored to STIBO’s SaaS architecture.
  • Serve as the key liaison between internal teams and STIBO’s vendor ecosystem, aligning on interfaces, customisation, and roadmap integration.
  • Manage engineering teams through the full product lifecycle, ensuring operational stability of delivered solutions.

Key Skills:

  • 10+ years in software engineering and delivery, with at least 5 years in leadership roles.
  • Expertise in PIM/MDM platforms, hands-on experience with STIBO STEP, and a proven track record in migrating enterprise applications to SaaS.
  • Proficiency in Java 17+ (Java 21 preferred), Micronaut, Spring Boot, JUnit, Mockito, Gradle, Kafka, MongoDB, GraphQL Federation, REST, Terraform, OpenTelemetry, and Dynatrace.
  • Exceptional communication skills, experienced in managing third-party vendor relationships, and demonstrated ability to lead distributed engineering teams.
  • Familiarity with frontend technologies such as React, Next.js, Node.js, and TypeScript.
  • Background in large-scale retail and ecommerce environments.

Salary (Rate): £100.00/hr

City: London

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: outside IR35

Seniority Level: Senior

Industry: Retail

Detailed Description From Employer:

Role: Engineering Manager

Location: Hybrid Role - London (2-3 days p/w)

Industry: Retail & Ecommerce

Rate: £700-£800 p/day (Outside IR35)

Duration: 6 months (will extend)

Our client is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead the technical migration of a Product Information Management (PIM) system, specifically STIBO STEP, from an on-premise setup to a SaaS solution. This hybrid role, based in London, presents a unique chance to shape the future of a major enterprise's technical landscape.

Why This Role Stands Out:

  • Innovative Projects: Lead the end-to-end design and execution of a high-impact migration project, ensuring data integrity and minimal business disruption.
  • Leadership & Influence: Shape the technical landscape with modern microservices and event-driven architecture, driving best practices and sustainable methodologies.
  • Collaborative Environment: Work closely with internal product and engineering teams, as well as external partners, to deliver high-quality software solutions.
  • Professional Growth: Build, mentor, and manage a high-performing software engineering team, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
  • Strategic Impact: Translate complex technical details into clear, business-friendly insights for non-technical stakeholders, senior leaders, and product owners.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Architecture & Technical Leadership: Lead the migration of STIBO STEP from on-premise to SaaS, developing integration patterns tailored to STIBO’s SaaS architecture.
  • Stakeholder & Communication Management: Serve as the key liaison between internal teams and STIBO’s vendor ecosystem, aligning on interfaces, customisation, and roadmap integration.
  • Product Lifecycle & Team Leadership: Manage engineering teams through the full product lifecycle, ensuring operational stability of delivered solutions.

Essential Skills & Experience:

  • Experience: 10+ years in software engineering and delivery, with at least 5 years in leadership roles.
  • Technical Proficiency: Expertise in PIM/MDM platforms, hands-on experience with STIBO STEP, and a proven track record in migrating enterprise applications to SaaS.
  • Technical Skills: Proficiency in Java 17+ (Java 21 preferred), Micronaut, Spring Boot, JUnit, Mockito, Gradle, Kafka, MongoDB, GraphQL Federation, REST, Terraform, OpenTelemetry, and Dynatrace.
  • Soft Skills: Exceptional communication skills, experienced in managing third-party vendor relationships, and demonstrated ability to lead distributed engineering teams.

Desirable Skills:

  • Familiarity with frontend technologies such as React, Next.js, Node.js, and TypeScript.
  • Background in large-scale retail and ecommerce environments.
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