Engineering Manager

NewStore

. Lead a team of 4–8 engineers and own its delivery, health, and production stability .

Posted 10/22/2026full-timeLondon • United KingdomSeniorLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading engineering teams, fostering innovation, and implementing modern software development practices, particularly in the context of AI-driven solutions. Capable of aligning technical architecture with business objectives while ensuring high availability and security for mission-critical systems.

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Team LeadershipSoftware Development PracticesCloud Platforms (AWS)Distributed Systems ArchitectureAI Tool Adoption

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Hard Skills

Software DevelopmentCloud ComputingDistributed SystemsAgile MethodologiesTest-Driven Development (TDD)Continuous DeliverySecurity ImplementationArchitecture DesignAI IntegrationTechnical Coaching

Soft Skills

CollaborationMentoringAccountabilityInnovationCommunication

Industry Keywords

Retail SystemsTechnical SustainabilityEngineering StrategyHigh AvailabilityProduct Alignment

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloudDistributed Systems

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead a team of 4–8 engineers and own its delivery, health, and production stability
Foster innovation, accountability, collaboration, quality, and self-management
Shape engineering strategy and ensure long-term technical sustainability
Own architecture within the team’s domain and align APIs and messages with the company target architecture
Guide adaptation to an AI-driven future of retail
Own hiring and grow the team, including assessing candidates’ use and evaluation of AI tools
Set direction for Senior Engineers
Redesign team processes and experiment with AI agents replacing, assisting, or being reviewed by engineers
Collaborate with Product and Design to align roadmaps with company objectives
Promote pairing, TDD, contract testing, end-to-end testing, and continuous delivery
Implement security measures and maintain high availability for mission-critical retail systems
Measure throughput, technical health, and cost of ownership, and reinvest where AI improves system health
Manage dependencies and collaborate across internal teams and squads
Coach engineers through direct feedback and build a self-managed team
Stay technically current and contribute to code or architectural design when needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years of software development experience
3+ years managing an engineering team
Strong background in modern software development practices
Experience with cloud platforms, preferably AWS
Experience with distributed systems architecture
Understanding of the impact of AI usage on software development patterns
Proven track record hiring strong engineers quickly and coaching them
Experience setting direction for Senior Engineers
Experience managing a Staff Engineer is a plus
Understanding of agile methodologies, including eXtreme Programming, TDD, and continuous delivery practices
Ability to remain technically current and read, spot gaps in, demonstrate, or direct the team's code and architecture
Experience leading a team through adoption of AI coding tools
Strong relationships with product, design, and business stakeholders
Ability to mentor engineers and build a self-managed team
Ability to implement robust security measures and maintain high availability standards
Ability to work with Product and Design in a triad against shared outcomes

Benefits

Comp & perks

Generous PTO and R&R policy
Dedicated personal development budget
Learning-centric environment
Flexible work options with the option to work remotely
“Life-friendly” working hours
Employee stock options
Quarterly bonus based on company performance