Engineering Manager

England, United Kingdom

Ready for a New Challenge?

We are excited to announce an opportunity for a dynamic Engineer Manager to lead our innovative Developer Experience (DevEx) Squad within the Cloud Platform Team. H&B is committed to empowering its engineering teams with cutting-edge tools and platforms. As part of our continuous efforts to enhance efficiency and innovation, we are establishing a new squad within the Cloud Platform Team dedicated to building developer enabling tools. This squad will play a pivotal role in supporting our engineering teams by developing our Observability Platform, improving our CI/CD architecture, and building a Developer Portal

The Opportunity Awaits

Join us in our mission to revolutionise the health and wellness industry through technology. As the Engineer Manager of the DevEx Squad, you will spearhead the design and implementation of cutting-edge solutions that empower our engineering teams and drive operational excellence.

This role requires a hands-on technical leader with a deep understanding of cloud technologies, excellent leadership skills, and the ability to drive innovation. As a seasoned Engineer Manager, you must have a strong foundation in software development, including proficiency in coding and building tools. Your technical expertise will be instrumental in guiding the squad in designing and implementing innovative solutions to complex engineering challenges.

If you possess a background in platform engineering, software development, or related fields, and are enthusiastic about fostering collaboration, mentoring others, and building world-class developer tools, this role could be the perfect fit for you.

Goals and Outcomes

As part of the DevEx Squad, your primary goals will include:

Improving Developer Productivity: Lead initiatives to identify and address bottlenecks in the software delivery lifecycle (SDLC), with the aim of streamlining workflows and increasing efficiency.

Shortening Feedback Loops: I mplement strategies to accelerate the feedback cycle for developers, enabling rapid iteration and continuous improvement.

Removing Friction: Identify pain points and obstacles in the development pipeline and work proactively to eliminate them, fostering a seamless and frictionless experience for engineering teams.

Enhancing Developer Experience: Continuously gather feedback from developers and stakeholders to understand their needs and preferences and incorporate this feedback into the design and implementation of developer tools.

Promoting Automation and Self-Service: Champion automation initiatives and self-service capabilities to empower engineering teams to provision resources, deploy applications, and troubleshoot issues independently

What's In It for You?

Empowerment and Growth: We are committed to fostering your professional development and providing you with access to resources and opportunities to advance your career.

Diversity at the Core: We celebrate diversity and value diverse perspectives, ensuring an inclusive and innovative work environment where you can thrive.

Impactful Projects: Lead high-impact initiatives that redefine our industry and positively impact the lives of millions.

Flexible Work Arrangements: Enjoy flexibility in your work schedule, whether you prefer remote work or collaboration in our office locations.

Supportive Environment: Join a supportive and collaborative team where your ideas are valued, and your voice is heard

What We're Looking For

We are seeking candidates who:

1.) Leadership and Team Building:

Lead the recruitment efforts to build a high-performing team of engineers with diverse skill sets.

Foster a collaborative and inclusive team culture that encourages innovation and continuous learning.

Provide mentorship and guidance to team members, promoting professional growth and development.

2.) Strategic Planning and Execution :

Work closely with stakeholders to understand requirements and define the strategic direction for the DevEx Squad.

Develop and execute a roadmap for delivering high-quality developer tools, including maturing our Observability Platform and building a Developer Portal.

Drive the implementation of best practices in software development, quality assurance, and DevOps within the squad.

3.) Collaboration and Stakeholder Management:

Collaborate with engineering squads across the organisation to gather feedback and requirements for developer tools.

Build strong relationships with key stakeholders to ensure alignment with business objectives and priorities.

Act as a liaison between DevEx and other squads to facilitate communication and collaboration.

4.) Technical Excellence and Innovation:

Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies relevant to developer tools and platforms.

Champion innovation within the squad, encouraging experimentation and exploration of new ideas.

Ensure the delivery of scalable, reliable, and efficient solutions that meet the evolving needs of our engineering teams

‍ Technologies ‍

As part of the DevEx Squad, you will work with a range of exciting technologies, including but not limited to:

Cloud Computing (AWS)

Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD)

Observability Platforms

Developer Portals

Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

Microservices Architecture

Kubernetes

Modern Programming Languages

Join the Movement

Whether you are already experienced in Platform Technologies or would like to enhance your engineering skills in this field, this is your opportunity to lead, grow, and innovate within a company that values your unique perspective. Ready to embark on a career in Platform Engineering? Apply now and join us in building technology that makes wellness a way of life for all.

Our Benefits

Remote, hybrid, or in-office work options

Performance incentive scheme for tech teams Opportunities for skills enhancement and career development

Top-notch tech equipment to support your productivity

About H&B

Holland & Barrett is one of the nation's most loved and trusted brands, known for offering quality health food, vitamins and supplements all sold by highly trained and qualified advisors. Bucking the current trend of high street retailers, we forecast significant growth and expansion plans in the coming years, with considerable investment going into all areas of the business. We certainly embrace change and drive speed in everything we do. Every day presents a different challenge, but every day is also filled with fun, teamwork and passion to succeed and surpass every expectation. Our culture respects equality, values diversity and encourages individuality – because this allows our people to unlock their potential and be their best. We welcome everyone who shares our EPIC values regardless of background, culture, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or sexual orientation. Should you need to discuss any reasonable adjustments or require guidance about our recruitment process, please contact [email protected]