Engineering Manager

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Overview

Engineering Manager | Tech for Good | Bristol (Hybrid - 2 days per week)

Are you a people-centric technical leader looking for a fresh new challenge in Bristol?

SR2 are exclusively hiring for a long term Bristol-based client, they are a purpose-driven fintech with a mission to make the world of investments more sustainable. They’ve built a brilliant SaaS platform that’s empowering change within the world of investments.

This company is proudly female-founded, passionate about building a diverse, inclusive team, and deeply committed to employee wellbeing. You’ll find a culture of high trust, psychological safety, and flexibility, with exceptional parental leave and a strong work/life balance.

They’re now hiring an Engineering Manager to lead one of their cross-functional squads. The successful candidate will have a background within software engineering and team leadership.

You’ll work closely with product and design, guide architecture, support modern engineering practices, and help a talented team of engineers thrive.

Small, empowered squads shipping meaningful features

Values-led, feedback-first culture focused on growth and inclusion

Monthly learning days to stay sharp and curious

Lead with empathy, unblock with clarity, and inspire with purpose

The tech they're using (for context – not a checklist and this is not a hands on coding role):

• Go (Golang) microservices
• React, TypeScript
• AWS, EKS, Terraform, Skaffold
• GitLabCI, CloudWatch, X-Ray

Responsibilities

• You’ll lead one of their cross-functional squads, collaborating with product and design to guide architecture and engineering practices.
• Support modern engineering practices and help engineers thrive.
• Contribute to architectural decision-making and mentoring engineers.
• Conduct code reviews, help engineers achieve goals, and adhere to best practices.
• Foster empathy, clarity, and confident guidance when working with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• A background in software engineering with strong technical depth.
• Experience leading or managing engineers (formal or informal).
• Experience in supporting teams to improve velocity.
• Skills in architectural decision-making and mentoring engineers.
• Ability to conduct code reviews, help engineers achieve goals and adhere to best practices.
• Empathy, clarity, and confidence when guiding cross-functional teams.
• A desire to work in a company that puts values at the heart of everything.

What’s on offer

• Exceptional parental leave (26 weeks full maternity / 6 weeks full paternity).
• £50 monthly wellness budget + home office setup.
• 33 days holiday (with bank holiday flexibility).
• Hybrid working (2+ days in Bristol) + monthly team meetups (travel covered).

Location & working pattern

Hybrid working in Bristol with 2+ days in the office per week and monthly team meetups. Travel covered for team events.

Please apply today to be considered for the position!