Job Title
Engineering Manager
Job Description
So, who are we
IG is a FTSE 100 fintech operating across five continents, serving over 1.3m customers and handling billions of dollars in transactions – built on scale, trust, and proof.
We didn't pivot to innovation; it's how we've always operated. What that means for the people who work here is real: genuinely complex problems to solve, the technology and resources to tackle them properly, and the kind of scope that's rare in established businesses.
The bar is high – bring a curious and forward-thinking mindset and we'll give you the platform to define what comes next. Join us at IG – the future gets built here.
Your role in the Team's Success
The team is responsible for building IG's APAC and ME technology applications, focusing on high-performance, low-latency systems where reliability and accuracy are critical.
As an Engineering Manager, you will play a key role in designing, developing, and delivering complex applications, while providing technical leadership and mentoring to a team of engineers.
What You'll Do
- Collaborate with product managers and stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver solutions using full-stack technologies
- Oversee the end-to-end implementation of projects, ensuring high-quality delivery and adherence to coding standards
- Take on line management responsibilities, including hiring, mentoring, and supporting engineers
- Drive technical direction and architecture of projects in alignment with best practices
- Coordinate and prioritize tasks to ensure efficient delivery and team utilization
- Participate in hands-on development activities including coding, debugging, and testing when required
- Conduct code reviews and ensure adherence to coding standards, readability, and reuse
- Promote a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and knowledge sharing
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve technical issues and mitigate risks
- Stay updated with emerging technologies and industry trends
- Act as a liaison between technical teams and stakeholders, providing updates and addressing concerns
- Support improvements in development processes and ways of working
Key Qualification Requirements
What you'll need for this role
- Experience: 12+ years of experience in application development.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in React native, Java, Spring, typescript, microservice architecture, DynamoDB, lambdas, ECS containers and robust knowledge of AWS cloud infrastructure (API Gateway, AWS SAM, terraform, Kinesis/MSK/SQS/S3/EKS/ECS
- Product focus: we want to build a quality product therefore as an engineering leader you should also wear the product hat.
- Track record of delivery: proven track record of delivery using modern engineering and agile ways of working.
- Version Control: Experience with GitLab.
- Web Services: Expertise in developing and consuming RESTful web services.
- Agile Methodologies: Proficiency in Agile practices including pair programming, TDD, and BDD.
- Leadership: Proven ability to lead and mentor engineers, handle complex changes, and address impediments effectively.
- Proven track record of delivering high-quality software solutions on time and within budget
- Ability to balance strategic thinking and hands-on involvement in technical projects.
- Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools for continuous integration and delivery
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge of cloud platforms and services, such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
- Experience of developing RESTful web services using Apache Tomcat.
- Firm believer in the value of agile development methodologies, Pair programming, Test Driven Development, and Continuous Delivery.
- Quick to assimilate new ideas and concepts – productive from day one in the role
- Proven experience as a Technical Team Lead, Software Development Lead, or similar role, leading and managing technical teams
- Solid understanding of software engineering principles, design patterns, and best practices
- Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate team members
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities, with a focus on driving results
- Ability to effectively communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
How We Work
We try to take a thoughtful approach to our ways of working as a company. We follow a hybrid working model with 3 days in the office -- which we think balances the need to collaborate effectively and connect with each other. When it comes to how we deliver, there are 5 things we want everyone to do to drive high performance, better learning and career satisfaction:
- Lead and Inspire: Drives trust, alignment, and enthusiasm
- Think Big: Focus on the problems that most impact commercial outcomes
- Champion the client: Understand and prioritise client's needs
- Deliver at pace: Push for fast, sustainable growth;
- Raise the bar: Take ownership, be accountable and share feedback
We believe that diversity is vital to success, it fuels creativity, drives innovation and sets us up for global success. We're committed to building teams with a variety of perspectives and skills to help us realise our vision and strategy, that's why we encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences to join us on this journey. Learn more about our D&I approach here.
The Perks
Your growth fuels our success! Thrive with tailored development programs, mentoring opportunities with leaders, and clear career progression. Expand your network through committees, sports and social clubs. Enjoy extra time off for volunteering and community work.
Learn more about the Perks here!
Join us for this exciting journey. Apply now!
Number of openings
1
