Engineering Manager – Producer Experience

Aflac Northern Ireland

. Lead a large cross-functional team including software engineers, QA, UX, product, agile delivery and application support .

Posted 10/12/2026full-timeBelfast • United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading cross-functional teams in software engineering, with a strong focus on AI-native development, full stack technologies, and effective coaching. Proven ability to drive architectural standards, enhance code quality, and foster collaboration across diverse teams.

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Engineering ManagementFull Stack DevelopmentAI-Assisted Development ToolsCI/CD and DevOpsAWS Application Development

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Hard Skills

JavaSpring BootAngularTypeScriptAI-Native DevelopmentAutomated TestingAgile Software DevelopmentArchitecture StandardsCode QualityPerformance Optimization

Soft Skills

CoachingCommunicationInterpersonal SkillsTeam LeadershipProblem Solving

Tools & Technologies

GitHub CopilotKiroClaude CodeCursorCI/CD ToolsMonitoring ToolsObservability Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Computer ScienceMaster's Degree in Software Engineering

Industry Keywords

Software EngineeringApplication DevelopmentCross-Functional Team LeadershipUser-Centered DesignHigh-Traffic Applications

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AngularAWSJavaSpringSpring BootSpringBootTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead a large cross-functional team including software engineers, QA, UX, product, agile delivery and application support
Provide technical direction and people leadership
Coach engineers to grow their skills, confidence and careers, with a focus on emerging AI-native capabilities
Create an inclusive, open environment for contribution, feedback and constructive challenge
Give the team autonomy while providing clear direction when needed
Lead hiring, technical interviews and onboarding
Guide engineering across front end, back end, mobile and data
Set expectations for architecture, code quality and performance
Support engineers in solving complex technical and business problems
Shape solution design with architects, engineering leaders and the wider team
Partner with Security to build resilient, defence-in-depth solutions protecting systems and customer data
Lead adoption of Aflac's AI-native software development lifecycle
Embed AI in planning, design, development, testing and software reviews
Help engineers develop prompt and context design, AI-assisted testing and specification-driven development skills
Establish standards for reviewing, testing and owning AI-generated code
Measure AI engineering effectiveness and share lessons across the organisation
Work with Product, UX and business colleagues to build secure, user-centred products for sales agents
Use agent feedback and product insights to prioritise impactful improvements
Promote automation, CI/CD, embedded testing, monitoring and observability
Contribute hands-on to code, pipelines and technical solutions when needed
Communicate progress, value and risk to technical and non-technical stakeholders

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's or Master's degree or equivalent, preferably in Computer Science, Software Engineering or a STEM subject; comparable commercial experience will also be considered
Strong evidence of industry experience in software engineering or application development
Proven track record of operating at an Engineering Manager level
Proven experience of developing and managing a team, including helping people to grow and develop through coaching, teaching or mentoring
Proven experience with full stack development, including Java and Spring Boot REST services and Angular / TypeScript front ends
Experience building and running high-traffic applications on AWS
Experience delivering responsive, multi-platform experiences across web and mobile platforms
Hands-on experience with AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot, Kiro, Claude Code or Cursor
Clear view on how AI-assisted development tools change the way teams work
Experience with CI/CD, automated testing and DevOps as part of Agile software development and continuous delivery
Demonstrated ability to partner effectively with QA, Product, UX, Architecture and Production Support
Proven experience dealing with key business stakeholders and conducting deep dives in technical design reviews
Self-led learner able to proactively learn new skills, approaches and techniques
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Candidates must be based in Northern Ireland with the relevant Right to Work visa

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal opportunities employer
Innovative tech company supported by a well-established, highly recognised Fortune 500 company in the US